Looking for a Fresh Approach to College Ministry?Remember the “order of operations” from math class? While ministry rarely offers neat formulas, nine years of campus ministry have taught us one essential rule: always begin with belonging.College is a season of profound disorientation, where students
Mark your calendars for April 1-4, 2027.Stay tuned for announcements about registration, sponsorship opportunities, speakers, and more!Missed us last year? Explore last year’s conference below, and we hope to see you in 2027!Explore Study War No MoreWill you join us?Our movement needs your unique gi
October 8 – November 17, 2026 • $0.00An online course for young adults to learn about the concepts of vocational discernmentDiscover your calling. Uncover your purpose.Discerning Purpose, Passion, and Call is an online course that introduces learners to the concepts of vocational discernment and hel
The 2-year Vinery Cohort is an opportunity for congregations near college campuses to explore how God is calling your church to minister to your university neighbors. This 24-month journey accompanies congregational leaders through a curriculum guide that joins deep listening and purposeful design
How can we help students grow as leaders in our churches, campus ministries, and communities? In this coach-facilitated cohort, participants will share resources, support one another, and set ministry goals while exploring practical ways to deepen leadership opportunities for youth and young adults.
God is working powerfully in the lives of college students across the country, but those stories are often the best-kept secret in the church. It can be easy to assume that people in our local churches don’t care as much about college students as they do about other things when often it is because t
Starting NEXT WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30. The theme for this upcoming series is “Stories I Have Gathered.” Find Space for Your Soul: Join Our New Campus Ministry Series!Are you looking for a moment to pause, breathe, and dive into the text alongside supportive colleagues? You are warmly invited to join
It’s that time of year where UKirk National invites network ministries to reaffirm our shared values and connections through our Annual UKirk Network Covenant. If it would be helpful, consider using one or more of the ideas below to help your leadership teams learn more about the national network an
The 2-year Vinery Cohort is an opportunity for congregations near college campuses to explore how God is calling your church to minister to your university neighbors. This 24-month journey accompanies congregational leaders through a curriculum guide that joins deep listening and purposeful design
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, campus ministers, CREs, and pastors, and offer a collaborative space to learn from one anot
Tomorrow is the deadline to sign up to write a devotional for UKirk’s 10th anniversary Words for Waiting Advent devotional. There is still time to join countless other students, campus ministers and campus ministry groups to create daily reflections for the seasons of Advent and Christmas!If you’re
Ready for a transformational journey?Applications are officially open for The Vine’s Eco Justice Pilgrimage in Costa Rica from June 2–11, 2027! Open to all college-aged young adults, this powerful trip connects service, learning, and deep spiritual growth in one of the most biodiverse places on Eart
Read more: 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,
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-
