Begun in 1926 directly across the street from the University of Miami, UBC was born as a dream that would unite this city and the world under the grace of a loving God. A RESILIENT group of people faithfully persevered and pursued this life of eternal meaning and impact. After a devastating hurricane in 1926, UBC rebuilt. Our people grew stronger. Our church’s first pastor, William Russell Owen, said:

“The future beckons us to build a great church…making North and South America one…Our future is as bright as the promise of God.”