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2025 Connect Group Leaders

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We are excited to announce we will continue our Lenten Connect Groups in 2025. Use the form below to express interest in being a group leader. Leaders meet weekly with their attendees and facilitate the group discussion. Connect groups will meet from March 9 to April 19. If you have questions before your complete the interest form, you can email them to .

Connect Group Goals:

• Empower and equip facilitators to lead for lasting impact
• Provide pipeline and pathway for future group leader development
• Increase UBC Disciples participation
• Meet the needs of UBC Disciples by expanding affinity offerings
• Foster deeper connections (to Scripture & one another) that lead to spiritual growth

Exciting Updates for 2025:

• Expanded training
• Leaders meet and greet
• Introduce UBC Disciples to Leaders via video promo
• Rally Sunday! Increased emphasis on joining groups and the impact/importance
• Expanded affinity groups
• Connect Week – Meet your group members the week before connection begins
• Group messaging through the myUBC App for all groups
• Continue Celebration Saturday event
• And more!

Celebrating 30 Years of the UBC Jail Ministry

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August 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of our Jail Ministry. What began as an outreach ministry to share God’s word with men and women at the Durham County Jail and has expanded to include service to the Orange County Correctional Center in Hillsborough.

For three decades, this dedicated team of volunteers have worked tirelessly to bring hope, healing, and transformation to the lives of those in correctional facilities. Their unwavering support has made a profound impact on countless lives.

Youth Summer Excursion

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Save the Date!
Whitewater Rafting Excursion

We are excited to announce a special trip for the youth of our Baptist Church in grades 7-12 to the Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC, scheduled for Thursday, July 18- Friday, July 19. This trip promises to be an enriching experience both in fun and in faith.

Our goal is not just to provide a fun outing but to use this time to plan the future of our youth ministry. We aim to equip and inspire all generations of disciples in Christ, ensuring that our programs and activities resonate with our youth and help them grow in their faith.

Trip Details:
Date: July 18-19, 2024
Location: Whitewater Center, Charlotte, NC.
Cost: $50 per youth/chaperone participant (includes meals, activities, and lodging)
Chaperones: We are seeking 4-5 chaperones for this trip. Singles and couples are encouraged to volunteer. (If you are a couple, please register separately)

Chaperone Information: We believe that having dedicated and caring chaperones is crucial for the success of this trip. If you are a parent or guardian who is interested in joining us as a chaperone, please reach out to us as soon as possible. Your presence will greatly contribute to the safety and spiritual guidance of our youth during this trip.

Registration: Please complete the attached registration form and return it with payment by July 5, 2024. Spaces are limited, so we encourage early registration to ensure your youth’s participation.

Contact Information: If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact your UBC Administration at or call at (919) 688-1304.

We are looking forward to a memorable trip filled with adventure, fellowship, and spiritual growth. Thank you for your support and involvement in making this event possible.

Youth Registration 
Chaperone Registration 
Visit the Whitewater Center Website