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Aftershocks

Several years ago, as the history goes, someone in our congregation noted that University Baptist Church Baton Rouge.” While this observation predates my arrival to UBC and our community, I would say that this might present an uncomfortable truth: that we are a secret; and that we are a well kept one at that. The saying was intended as a compliment; but it stings like a backhanded one. While it might be true, it’s a truth I’d like to begin to challenge!

UBC has a rich heritage as a community-church. Beginning in 1947 at Stubbs Hall on the campus of LSU, our church has seen its fair share of change. Even more, by God’s grace we continue to step forward in time. While reaching out to the University community – faculty, staff, and students – we have also sought to minister in other ways. One of our most visible ministries is “To Highland with Love.” With this effort, many in our congregation volunteer their time and talents to become “reading friends.” We also seek to meet the needs of many young parents through Mothers of Preschools (MOPS), which aims to support and encourage moms as they face the challenges of parenthood. In addition, we are one year into an effort with the YMCA. Together we’re ministering at the corner of 17^th Street & Florida amid the area’s homeless population.

Our history aside, I write mainly to invite you to one of our next ministry efforts – one that might move us from secrecy into plain view. Our church’s music ministry soon presents “Of Faith and Freedom,” which is a musical tracing our nation’s legacy of liberty. At 10:30am, Sunday, June 15^th, the combined choirs of UBC will sing with the accompaniment of a 30 member orchestra. As part of our morning worship, we deeply desire to honor God by giving voice to our praise for the freedom to worship and express our devotion to Christ Jesus. “Of Faith and Freedom” provides a wonderful occasion for our church to minister to our community and those who’ve offered sacrifice for the cause of peace. I hope you will join us on June 15^th for our service. And may the peace of God reign in our hearts and in our world.

In the open,

Jay Hogewood
Pastor, University Baptist Church