We will be gathering on Thursday, April 30th @ 2 pm EST for our next UKirk Virtual Gathering. We’ll be joined by UKirk National board member Shannon Guse and PYWA Executive Director Christy Williams, two of the authors of Brave Conversations, a 7-session curriculum to help guide brave conversations
Do you ever get asked what UKirk stands for – both as a word and as a campus ministry? We will be sharing some ideas and graphics over the next few months that you can use or adapt in your context to help students and churches quickly grasp a little bit about our network’s name and identity.
It often feels these days like our world is on the brink of catastrophe, and all our actions are like trying to light a candle in a windstorm – such a small gesture in the midst of such chaos. But just like the darkness can be broken by a single light, one response to the brokenness of the world is
FTE is excited to invite applications and nominations for young adults, ages 18-30, to participate in our DISCERN Retreat September 24-27. Experience a supportive network of like-minded individuals on a transformative journey to explore purpose and call. Together, we will encounter the power of comm
Auburn Theological Seminary is seeking a few interns for the Heal the World Summit Internship Program (June 22–26) at Zephyr Point Conference Center. This is a paid opportunity ($3,000 stipend; travel and lodging covered) for students, seminarians, recent graduates, or emerging leaders interested in
You may have read that grant proposals are being accepted for the Lilly Endowment’s Exploring Christian Practices Initiative. UKirk is excited to share that we are partnering with APCE and the PCCCA Campfire Collective to discern a possible project proposal focused on helping leaders explore and rec
What workshops do you want to make sure we offer at this year’s National Gathering? Fill out this super quick3 question surveyand let us know!There is still time to register and join your UKirk Network colleagues July 20-23 in beautiful Lake Tahoe for our 2026 UKirk National Gathering at Zephyr Poin
Mainline campus ministries often serve as a safe landing place for students leaving American evangelical communities. Join us for our UKirk Virtual Monthly Gathering TODAY (Thursday, March 26th) @ 2 pm EST for a conversation about who ex-vangelicals are and how we can more thoughtfully support them
You may have read that grant proposals are being accepted for the Lilly Endowment’s Exploring Christian Practices Initiative. UKirk is excited to share that we are partnering with APCE and the PCCCA Campfire Collective to discern a possible project proposal focused on helping leaders explore and rec
We are excited to invite all UKirk students, student leaders, campus ministers and chaplains, student leadership teams and other volunteers to attend our first UKirk Leadership Retreat August 12-14, 2026 at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, GA.We’ll explore together the question, “What does
What workshops do you want to make sure we offer at this year’s National Gathering? Fill out this super quick 3 question survey and let us know!There is still time to register and join your UKirk Network colleagues July 20-23 in beautiful Lake Tahoe for our 2026 UKirk National Gathering at Zephyr Po
If you’re a leader in a church-related organization who accompanies young adults in the vocational exploration of Christian ministry, applications are now open for Discernment Labs.This 18-month cohort-based experience is for those interested in learning and innovating together to strengthen how the
Applications are now open for the 2026 Miller Fellowship at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. The Fellowship is a six-week paid internship ($6,000.00) that empowers undergraduates to find their place, passion, and purpose as they discern their calling. Fellows learn “while they lead” by participating
Young Adults (ages 20-25) are invited to join the Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) Program – Presbyterian Church (USA) and the Comunion Mexicana de Iglesias Reformadas to learn about Christian faith and service in the context of migration and human rights in Mexico City. Applications are due April 1, 202
The Office of Financial Aid for Service of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is launching a new initiative to support emerging leaders in ministry who are navigating student loan debt. The Student Loan Coaching Book Promotion will provide eligible participants with up to $100 in book credits from the
Join your campus ministry colleagues on Monday, March 16th at 10:30 am EST/9:30 am CST/8:30 am MST/7:30 am PST for our next Peterson House virtual small group.Our hope for this group is to infuse both a little friendship into your life while also being in a place where we can sit with Scripture toge
ThreeHouse is seeking an Executive Director/Campus Minister to lead its campus ministry. ThreeHouse is a unique collaborative campus ministry with support from the UMC, ELCA, and several other partner congregations. ThreeHouse primarily serves students at the University of Northern Iowa campus in Ce
Zephyr Point Conference Center on Lake Tahoe in Nevada is looking for their next cohort of interns for 2026-2027. This is a 10-month internship in a non-profit, with time to focus on personal exploration and growth, all along the shores of Lake Tahoe. Check out their website HERE for more info.For m
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
