The fourth annual “Jesus and Justice” Young Adult Advocacy Conference is less than two months away, and registration is now open for any young adults interested in participating! This year’s event, organized by Presbyterian Life & Witness staff, will take place at Columbia Theological Seminary in De
Each academic year, UKirk National offers campus ministers, chaplains, and collegiate ministry leaders the opportunity to join a monthly spiritual direction group led by a trained spiritual director to journey through the year together. Groups of 4-5 meet once a month for about 90 minutes from Septe
This winter will mark 10 years of Words for Waiting! In partnership with the PC(USA)’s Office of Christian Formation, UKirk will offer this free resource as a printable PDF and through daily posts online. But it’s not possible without YOU!To make it all happen, we’re looking for students, campus min
Equip your ministry with peer community and professional coaching – Free of charge.Looking for a fresh way to learn, connect, and grow with others in ministry? Collective Cohorts 2026 are coming!Cohorts are designed for faith formation leaders—including volunteers, educators, youth workers, CREs, a
Each academic year, UKirk National offers campus ministers, chaplains, and collegiate ministry leaders the opportunity to join a monthly spiritual direction group led by a trained spiritual director to journey through the year together. Groups of 4-5 meet once a month for about 90 minutes from Septe
One of the best things about being a part of the UKirk Network is the cross-pollination of ideas and programs from your colleagues. Throughout the Fall, we’ll be sharing some of these resources in our Thursday e-news. If you have a favorite program or idea we should feature, let us know! Just email
Which comes first, wisdom or desire?The August 13-15 retreat brought together students in Presbyterian campus ministries from across the country under an overarching theme of servant leadership.Dr. Christine Roy Yoder challenged Presbyterian college students to examine their deepest desires at the i
That was the central question at the inaugural UKirk Leadership Retreat last week, where student leaders gathered to prepare for ministry on campus and beyond!Check out the full story on the PC(USA) news page to learn how these incredible students are being equipped for leadership, and don’t miss ou
Our church is full of faithful leaders making a difference behind the scenes. Whether they are a lifelong elder, a creative youth leader, or a quiet volunteer, we want to celebrate them!Who is changing lives in your congregation, neighborhood, or presbytery? Share their story and nominate them by cl
What happens when a historic 30,000-square-foot church building outgrows its congregation? Over in Columbus, Ohio, Indianola Presbyterian Church is facing this exact challenge head-on. Instead of letting deferred maintenance drain their resources, they are creatively reimagining how their land can s
Belonging, Becoming, Beloved: Stories of Faith and AbundanceLearn more about UKirk’s Ministry and listen to the BelongingBecomingBeloved podcast with Executive Director Gini Norris-Lane, Sean Chow and Frances Lin. For the full episode on https://belongingbecomingbeloved.podbean.com/e/conversation-
It’s that time of year, isn’t it? The start of another academic year! I’ve spoken with parents who are trying to help their soon-to-be freshman pack and plan, with seniors who are excited (and nervous) to finally be done with school, and with many campus ministers and pastors who are excitedly getti
UKirk Network Ministries make a huge impact on campuses across the country during the 2025-2026 academic year. So UKirk National can tell the larger story of the amazing ways the Holy Spirit worked in and through your ministries last year, we invite you to take a few minutes to fill out a brief 2025
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We are planning our monthly virtual gatherings and want to find a time that works best for the majority of the group.Please take 10 seconds to click the link below and vote for your preferred days and times:🔗 Vote Here!You do not need to create an account or log in to vote.Let us know which topics y
A RELIGIOUS VIBE SHIFT? UNPACKING AMERICA’S CHANGING SPIRITUAL LANDSCAPEAmerica’s religious landscape is undergoing a massive generational shift. To help us understand where faith, spirituality, and politics are heading, our upcoming gathering on Wednesday, August 5th at 2 PM (ET) features Chip Roto
If your congregation or presbytery is exploring ways to start or expand your university ministry, the virtual Academic Pilot Program with The Vinery is for you! Through the fall, you and your church will be guided to explore how God may be calling you to reach your university neighbors and will find
Registration for the UKirk Leaders retreat at Columbia Seminary August 12th – 14th has been extended to THIS Friday, July 31st! The cost is $100 a person, and scholarships are available. The fee covers registration, materials, food and lodging at a nearby hotel. We will begin with registration at 3
We are excited to share that UKirk will be joining with the ELCA, UMC, and Episcopal Church for our 2027 National Gathering to be held June 21-25, 2027 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Presbyterian campus ministry at state universities began at the University of Michigan in 1906 and it will be wonderful to j
UKirk Network Ministries make a huge impact on campuses across the country during the 2025-2026 academic year. So UKirk National can tell the larger story of the amazing ways the Holy Spirit worked in and through your ministries last year, we invite you to take a few minutes to fill out a brief 2025
Join our discussion America’s religious landscape is undergoing a massive generational shift. To help us understand where faith, spirituality, and politics are heading, our upcoming gathering on Wednesday, August 5th at 2 PM (ET) features Chip Rotolo, Senior Researcher at the Pew Research Center. Ch
SCRAPCE Conference: Justice, Joy, and Gen Z: A Different Kind of Christian WitnessJoin us for the annual SCRAPCE event at Austin Seminary! Our theme for this year is “Justice, Joy, and Gen Z: A Different Kind of Christian Witness.” Our guest speaker, the Reverend Dr. Virginia “Gini” Norris-Lane, wil
Christianity without Christian Zionism: Proclaiming the Gospel, Pursuing Justice, Rekindling Hope is a gathering created by action of the Presbyterian Church (USA) General Assembly in 2024. The overture called for rejecting Christian Zionism in all its forms and acknowledging its profound expansion
Even though it is the middle of the summer the Fall semester is just around the corner, and so is our UKirk Leadership Retreat August 12th – 14th at Columbia Theological Seminary. During our time together, students and campus ministry leaders will focus on these four aspects of servant leadership:Se
