Do you long for a time to pause, breathe, and reflect? A UKirk Leaders Spiritual Direction group may be for you.Led by trained spiritual director and pastor Rev. Erica Knisely, this virtual small group of 4-5 will meet monthly on the 2nd Thursdays beginning on April 10th from 9-10:30 am (Central) fo
“Our deepest calling is to grow into our own authentic self-hood, whether or not it conforms to some image of who we ought to be. As we do so, we will not only find the joy that every human being seeks–we will also find our path of authentic service in the world.” ~ Parker J. PalmerThis is one of ou
Did you know you can request a scholarship to attend the 2025 National Gathering?Did you know there is a FREE pre-conference gathering for all campus ministers who have been in their call 3 years or less?Did you know that this year those doing Young Adult Ministry in every form are invited to attend
If you are not on Spring Break, or you are but need a little pick-me-up from your colleagues, make plans to attend our next UKirk Virtual Gathering on Thursday, March 13th @ 2 pm Eastern/1 pm Central/Noon Mountain/11 am Pacific. As always, if you cannot attend but would like us to pray for you, your
Friends, UKirk is excited to share that because of a grant from the Office of Christian Formation the cost for our Fundraising Training Cohort is now $1,250. The cost can be paid over 6 monthly payments; if your ministry pays in full the cost is $1,150.Each ministry that participates will be encoura
Are you a young adult interested in a transformational year of meaningful work, intentional community, and caring for Earth and neighbor? Are you interested in spreading the word to young adults you know? Join YATC for our Recruiting Webinar on Sunday, February 23, 5 pm EST/2 pm PST to learn about o
Learn a more strategic, relational and sustainable approach to fundraising this year through one of UKirk’s Fundraising Training Cohorts.Help with fundraising has been the #1 request from UKirk Network Leaders the last five years, and UKirk is excited to offer you and your ministry this course to no
We are excited to be joining with our ELCA and Episcopal colleagues this summer for our in-person National Gathering at Washington University in St. Louis, MO, June 24-27, 2025.Not only will this conference offer time for education, collegial networking, and fellowship for campus ministry staff, we
Mark your calendars for UKirk’s next Virtual Monthly Gathering next Thursday, February 13th, 2025 at 2 pm Eastern/1 pm Central/Noon Mountain/11 am Pacific. Rev. Brian Ellison from the Covenant Network of Presbyterians will be joining us for a conversation about how we can care for our LGBTQIA+ stude
Learn a more strategic, relational and sustainable approach to fundraising this year through one of UKirk’s Fundraising Training Cohorts.Help with fundraising has been the #1 request from UKirk Network Leaders the last five years, and UKirk is excited to offer you and your ministry this course to no
We are delighted to announce a joint campus ministry staff conference, sponsored by UKirk, LuMin, and the Episcopal Church! Gather with campus ministry colleagues from around the country from three denominations.The annual staff conference offers time for education, collegial networking, and fellows
CROSS Missions is a unique urban outreach program in Charlotte, North Carolina. We are committed to crossing over boundaries that divide us, crossing out stereotypes that judge us, and keeping Christ’s love as our focus. In the last 25 years, more than 18,000 people from 300 churches, colleges, and
Wayfinders is open to undergraduate and graduate students under 30 who are excited to create a new on-campus initiative related to anti-racism, anti-poverty, or spiritual practice and have a connection to a Presbyterian Church (USA) ministry. Experience is not required; we expect your ideas to grow
“Our deepest calling is to grow into our own authentic self-hood, whether or not it conforms to some image of who we ought to be. As we do so, we will not only find the joy that every human being seeks–we will also find our path of authentic service in the world.” ~ Parker J. PalmerThis is one of ou
At today’s virtual gathering and Visio Divina, we lifted up the prayer requests sent in from across the country as we paused to reflect on a beautiful image from the St. John’s Bible. If you would like to receive the list of prayer requests, please email Gini at ukirk@ukirk.org.Rev. Rachel Penmore i
Circle of Trust Retreat, Nashville, TNFebruary 16-18, 2025Utilizing Parker Palmer’s book “A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Towards and Undivided Life,” this retreat will teach UKirk professionals about the Circle of Trust methodology and how to use it to facilitate discernment groups with their stude
Friends, First, we want to express our deep gratitude for all you and your ministry do to serve students, staff, and faculty in your community. The ministry you lead plays a vital role in helping young people grow in faith, navigate the challenges of college life, and experience the love of Christ i
A few notes for everyone going to the 2025 Montreat College Conference January 2nd – 5th, 2025:UKirk will be hosting our annual reception for all UKIRK LEADERS on January 3rd at 3:30 pm in Upper Anderson. To make sure we have the right size t-shirt for you, please fill out this brief google form and
Join your UKirk Network colleagues next Thursday, December 12th, at 2 pm Eastern/1 pm Central/Noon Mountain/11 am Pacific for our last virtual monthly gathering of the year. Rachel Penmore (UKirk UTK) and Allison Wehrung (UKirk Ole Miss) will be leading our Advent offering where you’ll have a time t
“I’m thankful for all of you every time I pray, and it’s always a prayer full of joy!: Philippians 1:4 (CEB)This Thanksgiving, our hearts are filled with gratitude for each of you and the ways you support young adults by embodying God’s love and grace and invest in the work of the larger UKirk Netwo
Advent begins this Sunday, December 1st, and you still have time to sign up for our 8th annual Words for Waiting: Daily Devotions for Advent and Christmas! Provided in partnership with the Presbyterian Mission Agency’s Office of Christian Formation, this free resource includes daily Scripture readin
Have debt from student loans? Navigating the Student Loan Forgiveness process can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. We’re here to help!The Financial Aid for Service office and the Board of Pensions of the PC(USA) are partnering with PeopleJoy to provide student loan advising as
Do you know a student who wants to pursue anti-racism, anti-poverty, or a spiritual practice with others on your campus? We’re excited to introduce you to Wayfinders: Launching Spiritual Activists, a new leadership development opportunity from 1001 New Worshiping Communities in the Presbyterian Chur
Do you know a student or young alum from your UKirk Network Ministry who wants to learn more about how to bridge divides, build community, pursue justice, and heal the world? Auburn Theological Seminary’s Emerging Leaders Program may be something they want to look into!If you are or know an emerging
