University Bible Fellowship (UBF)

10/27/2026

Please join us as we remember, honor, and celebrate the life and legacy of Missionary Sarah Barry.

Wake & Visitations:
Wednesday–Friday, November 4–6
7:00–9:00 p.m.
Chicago UBF Church

Homecoming Ceremony:
Saturday, November 7
9:00–11:00 a.m.
Christ Church, Oak Brook

Burial Service:
Saturday, November 7
Following the Homecoming Ceremony
Ridgewood Memorial Park, Des Plaines

10/26/2026

Our dear Missionary Sarah Barry went to be with our Lord Jesus on October 18, 2026, 6:34 pm, at her home in Chicago.

Missionary Sarah Barry was a spiritual mother to many, a shepherd with God's heart, and showed us what it means to truly love and follow Jesus.

Mother Barry,
We, the body of Christ at UBF, are forever grateful for you and will miss you dearly. But, we are also rejoicing that you are now with your beloved Jesus Christ and reuniting those who have gone before you, especially Dr. Samuel Lee.

We will see you soon in the Kingdom of God! Until then, may God continue to use our church and bless your vision of sending out missionaries and shepherds to campuses around the world to share the gospel, teach the Word of God, and make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19).

To share a memory or read tributes, please visit sarahbarry.org.

More posts and updates coming soon.

10/23/2026

A gentle reminder for whatever season of life you’re in: God is with you 🤍

10/16/2026

Today’s Daily Bread 🍞

In 2 Corinthians 1, Paul praises God as the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort. Even through overwhelming suffering, Paul learned to rely not on himself, but on God, who raises the dead and continues to deliver His people.

God comforts us in our troubles so that we can share that same comfort with others. We are also called to pray for one another, trusting that God can work through our suffering and the prayers of His people.

How can you receive God’s comfort and share it with someone who needs it today?

10/15/2026

(THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15) MISSIONARY SARAH BARRY'S (96) LATEST UPDATE / HOSPICE CARE:

Daily update -> https://ubf.org/articles/show/mother-sarah-barrys-health-update

Dear servants of Christ:
Dr. Augustine Sohn reports that Missionary Sarah Barry remains peaceful and restful, surrounded by visitors and their prayers. Her condition is declining as she goes through the valley of the shadow of darkness. Please pray for her.
In Christ, P. Ron Ward

사랑하는 그리스도의 종들에게,
어거스틴 손 박사님의 소식에 따르면, 사라 배리 선교사님은 방문객들과 그들의 기도에 둘러싸여 선교사님의 영혼은 여전히 평온하고 편안하게 쉬고 계십니다. 하지만 몸의 상태는 점차 쇠약해지시고 있습니다. 이 고난을 잘 견디실수 있도록 선교사님을 위해 간절히 기도해 주시기 바랍니다.
그리스도 안에서, P. Ron Ward

Queridos siervos de Cristo:
Según el Dr. Augustine Sohn, la misionera Sarah Barry permanece en paz y descansando, rodeada de visitantes y de sus oraciones. Su estado está empeorando mientras atraviesa el valle de sombra y oscuridad. Por favor, oren por ella.
En Cristo, P. Ron Ward

*Daily update -> https://ubf.org/articles/show/mother-sarah-barrys-health-update

Dear servants of Christ: Dr. Augustine Sohn reports that Missionary Sarah Barry remains peaceful and restful,

10/14/2026

Highlight a Ministry | Ep. 13 - Calgary UBF 🇨🇦

We’re excited to feature Calgary UBF from Canada this week!

Calgary UBF has been faithfully serving college campus ministry for 21 years! What started as a single family ministry has now grown into a loving church community, blessed abundantly with dedicated student members.
May God continue to be with them as they nurture and cultivate their loving community. May they also continue to raise dedicated disciples and next generation leaders! ✝️
Thank you to Calgary UBF and Pastor Matthew Jun for participating in our Highlight a Ministry series!

10/14/2026

Highlight a Ministry | Ep. 13 — Calgary UBF 🇨🇦

We’re excited to feature Calgary UBF from Canada this week!

Calgary UBF has been faithfully serving college campus ministry for 21 years! What started as a single family ministry has now grown into a loving church community, blessed abundantly with dedicated student members.

May God continue to be with them as they nurture and cultivate their loving community. May they also continue to raise dedicated disciples and next generation leaders! ✝️

Thank you to Calgary UBF and Pastor Matthew Jun for participating in our Highlight a Ministry series!

10/10/2026

Sometimes life isn’t always what it seems, but Jesus has the full picture.

10/06/2026

(IMPORTANT UPDATE-WED. OCT 7) MISSIONARY SARAH BARRY'S (96) HEALTH UPDATE / HOSPICE CARE
As of today, Wednesday, October 7, at 2:00 p.m., Missionary Sarah Barry is in stable condition in room A413 of Anderson Pavilion at the Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago. Dr. Sohn has informed me that she is not receiving food or IV fluids at her request. She is moaning occasionally and receives small doses of morphine to ease the pain. People are welcome to visit her any time. If visiting after hours, go through the hospital's emergency room. Her physician said her time is short, perhaps a few days. But no one knows for sure. Let's pray for her comfort in her last hours as she nears her departure to be with the Lord. And let's give thanks for her beautiful and exemplary life of faith in Jesus Christ, our Lord. We are planning to hold her memorial service 10-14 days after her departure, and will provide more details as soon as possible.

In Christ, P. Ron Ward


Dear UBF family,
Missionary Sarah Barry was hospitalized due to her massive stroke affecting both side of her brain. Dr. Augustine Sohn in Chicago spent several hours with Mother Sarah Barry this morning (Oct 6) and spoke with her medical team, including three physicians.

He shared that she suffered a massive stroke affecting both sides of her brain. At this time, she remains largely unresponsive, does not recognize people, and is unable to speak. One of the most urgent concerns is her ability to swallow, but she was not alert enough to complete the swallowing test.

After speaking with the medical team and UBF care team, Dr. Sohn has decided to move Mother Barry to the hospital’s hospice unit, where she will receive comfort care. Visitors will have access to her 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Dr. Sohn shared that she may not have much time remaining and that this seems to be the best option for her care.

Please pray that our loving Lord will surround Mother Barry with his peace, relieve her suffering, and hold her close in his tender care. May she be comforted by the presence and love of those around her. Please also pray for strength and wisdom for Dr. Sohn, the medical staff, and the UBF care team.

“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.” — Psalm 23:1

With grateful hearts for her lifelong love, prayers, and service, let us entrust Mother Barry to our faithful Shepherd, Jesus Christ.

UBF HQ