"UBC Commons" Group Starting

​University Baptist Church will host a four-week conversation series this summer called  The UBC Commons , inviting members, friends, and attendees to gather on June 24, July 1, July 8, and July 21 at 6:30 p.m. to reflect on the church's identity, discern God's direction for the future, and imagine what UBC might become in the years ahead.

The gatherings will provide opportunities for participants to share stories, discuss the congregation's strengths, explore the needs of the Bloomington community, and consider the unique role God may be calling UBC to play in the future. The process is designed to be collaborative and conversational, welcoming voices from every stage of church life—from longtime members to those who have only recently begun attending.

Each session will focus on a different theme:

June 24 – Story & Identity - discuss how we got here
July 1 – Looking Ahead: UBC 2035 - What do we hope UBC will look like in ten years?
July 8 – Finding Our Purpose and Direction - Consider our church's mission, vision, and core values.
July 21 – Finding Symbols of Our Story - Explore images, metaphors and themes to express who UBC is and who it hopes to become. (This session will be held on Tuesday due to Church Supper on Wednesday.)

All sessions begin at 6:30 p.m. and are open to anyone who considers UBC their church home or who simply wants to participate in the conversation. No special preparation is required—just a willingness to listen, share, and imagine together.

As UBC looks toward the future, The UBC Commons offers a chance to remember the stories that have shaped the congregation, celebrate what makes the church unique, and prayerfully consider the next chapter of its life and ministry.