How can we create college ministries where every student feels seen, welcomed, and valued?The Waypoint Project, created by Austin and Jenna Schmidt, equips college ministry leaders with practical resources, fresh ideas, and coaching to build more inclusive, engaging communities for young adults.Read
Check out What the “Giving USA 2026 Report” Means for Church Leaders including campus ministers.Thank you to the Ministry Leadership Center for sharing this great resource.
What happens when the church turns unused space into a place for students to call home? In Jacksonville, Florida, Redeemer Episcopal Church partnered with Jacksonville Campus Ministry to create Redeemer House, affordable student housing that has been full since opening in 2023. This creative ministr
What happens when congregations and community organizations work together?The Lilly Endowment’s Serving Neighbors Initiative supports Christian congregations as they collaborate with charitable organizations to identify local needs and develop meaningful ways to strengthen their neighborhoods, towns
The Lilly Endowment has launched the National Initiative to Strengthen Chaplaincies at Colleges and Universities. This program is dedicated to boosting the capacity of collegiate ministries across the United States, ensuring they have the tools and resources to deeply nurture the religious lives of
The Leadership Test Kitchen is launching this fall. This series of six 90-minute gatherings designed for leaders ready to experiment, collaborate, and practice new ways of leading.Co-facilitated by David Westerlund, MaryAnn McKibben Dana, and Troy Bronsink, this collaborative space runs through the
The Advocacy and Witness Offices of Presbyterian Life and Witness have announced the upcoming Jesus & Justice Young Adult Advocacy Conference (YAAC), scheduled for October 23-25, 2026.Hosted at the beautiful Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia, this premier event is explicitly designed
January 2–5, 2027 | Montreat, NCCollege-aged young adults, start the new year surrounded by mountains, meaningful conversations, worship, recreation, and a community of faith!Come to College Conference @ Montreat ready to connect, grow, ask big questions, and discover where God is calling you for su
What makes a young person want to stay connected to church? ❤️New research from Springtide Research Institute points to three powerful anchors:👨👩👧 Family Faith starts with relationships. 🤝 Peers & Belonging Young people need to feel known, welcomed, and connected. 🙏 Personal Belief Faith becom
Looking for support for a ministry or outreach project? The PC(USA) World Communion Offering Grant Program provides grants to congregations and mid councils for practical ministries focused on racial justice, gender justice, peacemaking, global witness, and ecumenical/interfaith relationships.Awards
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
