What does it mean to be a servant leader on campus, in the church and in the world?This is the question that UKirk students and campus ministers will be invited to explore during our UKirk Leadership Retreat August 12-14, 2026, on the Columbia Theological Seminary campus in Decatur, Georgia.Through
Join your UKirk Network colleagues July 20-23 in beautiful Lake Tahoe for our 2026 UKirk National Gathering at Zephyr Point Conference Center. Our theme this year is “Making Room: Creating Space, Celebrating Curiosity, and Blessing the Spirit’s Work Among Us” and we are thrilled to share that the Re
During this Lenten season are you yearning a way to nourish your soul?Our monthly Spiritual Direction Small Group starts today, Thursday, February 26th from 2:45-4:15 pm EST. Email Gini Norris-Lane at ukirk@ukirk.org to get the details.Our Peterson House Small Group will meet again on Monday, March
High school students are preparing for graduation and may be leaving home for college. We know this transition can be tough for many, so finding community is key! Join PYWA and UKirk on Tuesday, March 3rd at 3 pm EST to discuss how you can care for your seniors as they transition from HS to college,
Join your UKirk Network colleagues July 20-23 in beautiful Lake Tahoe for our 2026 UKirk National Gathering at Zephyr Point Conference Center. Our theme this year is “Making Room: Creating Space, Celebrating Curiosity, and Blessing the Spirit’s Work Among Us” and we are thrilled to share that the Re
UKirk is proud to be partnering with The Vinery to support congregations who want to start, expand or revive university ministries. Did you know that in addition to the 2-year Cohort Experience that starts with an in-person gathering April 13-16, 2026, there are other ways your congregation can find
We are excited to offer another opportunity for 4-5 UKirk Network ministers to join together for a monthly virtual spiritual direction small group experience on the 4th Thursdays of the month from 2:45-4:15 Eastern Time. This group will meet on February 26th, March 26th, April 23rd, and May 28th. If
The Ministry Leadership Center (MLC) is conducting research with college ministry leaders to better understand the current realities, challenges, and hopes of leaders serving young adults—particularly in mainline contexts. The goal is to ensure that future programs and resources developed at MLC are
Mark your calendar for our February UKirk Virtual Monthly Gathering today, Thursday, February 19th at 2 pm Eastern. Rev. Taylor Barner from Jacob’s Porch at The Ohio State University will guiding us in a conversation about Campus Ministry as Third Place: Rethinking Ministry Spaces for Gen Z and Alph
Join your UKirk Network colleagues July 20-23 in beautiful Lake Tahoe for our 2026 UKirk National Gathering at Zephyr Point Conference Center. Our theme this year is “Making Room: Creating Space, Celebrating Curiosity, and Blessing the Spirit’s Work Among Us” and we are thrilled to share that the Re
Peterson House UKirk Network Spring Small Group, “Not What We Imagined.”What we hold right now seems heavy and so we return to prophets for encouragement. We need words of truth that will remind us that we are equipped for a time like, well, any time. The texts we will reflect on are not in the genr
The Ministry Leadership Center (MLC) is conducting research with college ministry leaders to better understand the current realities, challenges, and hopes of leaders serving young adults—particularly in mainline contexts. The goal is to ensure that future programs and resources developed at MLC are
Join your UKirk Network colleagues July 20-23 in beautiful Lake Tahoe for our 2026 UKirk National Gathering at Zephyr Point Conference Center. Our theme this year is “Making Room: Creating Space, Celebrating Curiosity, and Blessing the Spirit’s Work Among Us” and we are thrilled to share that the Re
Is your congregation being called to reach out to your university neighbors – undergraduate or graduate students, alumni, faculty, staff, or administrators – but you are at a loss as to how to even discern where to start? Then the PC(USA)/UKirk Vinery Cohort might be right for you!Starting with an i
We are excited to offer another opportunity for 4-5 UKirk Network ministers to join together for a monthly virtual spiritual direction small group experience on the 4th Thursdays of the month from 2:45-4:15 Eastern Time. This group will meet on February 26th, March 26th, April 23rd, and May 28th. If
Join your UKirk Network colleagues July 20-23 in beautiful Lake Tahoe for our 2026 UKirk National Gathering at Zephyr Point Conference Center. Our theme this year is “Making Room: Creating Space, Celebrating Curiosity, and Blessing the Spirit’s Work Among Us” and we are thrilled to share that the Re
Mark your calendar for our February UKirk Virtual Monthly Gathering on Thursday, February 19th at 2 pm Eastern. Rev. Taylor Barner from Jacob’s Porch at The Ohio State University will guiding us in a conversation about Campus Ministry as Third Place: Rethinking Ministry Spaces for Gen Z and Alpha.
We are excited to offer another opportunity for 4-5 UKirk Network ministers to join together for a monthly virtual spiritual direction small group experience on the 4th Thursdays of the month from 2:45-4:15 Eastern Time. This group will meet on February 26th, March 26th, April 23rd, and May 28th. If
Peterson House UKirk Network Spring Small Group, “Not What We Imagined.”What we hold right now seems heavy and so we return to prophets for encouragement. We need words of truth that will remind us that we are equipped for a time like, well, any time. The texts we will reflect on are not in the genr
Westminster Residency in Church Vocation, Dayton, OHWestminster Presbyterian Church in Dayton, Ohio, is excited to offer an eleven-month opportunity beginning in September for recent college graduates exploring a possible call to professional church service. This program has two distinctive tracks f
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on February 18th. If you are still looking for the right Lenten resource for your group to use to walk this sacred journey towards Easter, explore the resources below.Unbound: The Intersections of Faith and JusticeJoin Unbound as they journey through this Lenten season
Montreat Conference Center Summer Staff Applications are currently open for our 2026 Summer Staff! Come, spend the summer in Montreat and gain valuable work experience as you participate in this close-knit community. Available positions include Clubs and childcare counselors, conference services, an
Bring one program idea you want to share with your UKirk Network colleagues and join us today, Thursday, January 15th @ 2 pm Eastern for our first virtual gathering of 2026! We’ll learn about opportunities for Alternative Spring Break trips as well as opportunities for Summer and year-long positions
Is your congregation being called to reach out to your university neighbors – undergraduate or graduate students, alumni, faculty, staff, or administrators – but you are at a loss as to how to even discern where to start? Then the PC(USA)/UKirk Vinery Cohort might be right for you!Starting with an i
