Journeying with college students as they follow Christ.
OUR MISSION
The Mission of UKirk is to connect and empower those who lead, support, and advocate for collegiate and higher education ministries. Specifically, the vision is to:
Encourage and enable relationships between PCUSA and Cumberland Presbyterian campus, congregational, and chaplain ministries.
Promote the sharing of resources, models, and best practices.
Coordinate and facilitate events for collegiality and continuing education.
Advocate and interpret the mission of collegiate and higher education ministry to the church, encouraging prayer, participation and support.
Connect with other PCUSA or church-related ministries.
Welcome to the UKirk Network Registration. Although all PCUSA and PCUSA associated ministries are automatically considered part the UKirk Network, each ministry must register (or re-register) to be recognized by the Office of Collegiate Ministry and the UKirk Network, regardless of your branding status.
UKIRK DAILY
UKirk Daily is an app that offers two Biblical passages and a prayer. It was created to encourage collegiate students and young adults to develop a regular practice of connecting with God through listening (reading) and speaking (prayer). In both it’s design and interface, it really couldn’t be more simple.
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"The subscription option offered to UKirk campus ministers for the Next Church national gathering content is an easy yes for me. For about the price of a single guest speaker honorarium you get access to all of the workshops even after the fact. It's a small investment that will pay dividends for students and leaders in our ministry over the next year and beyond." Neil Myer
UKirk and NEXT Church are offering all UKirk-network ministries a discounted rate of $150 for a Group Subscription which include recordings that are plug-in ready with broken down clips and discussion guides for you to use.
To purchase the GROUP SUBSCRIPTION, request scholarship support, and to sign up for the LIVE Event go to (link in bio)
https://ukirk.org/event/ukirk-and-next/
"I can't wait to hear Lenny Duncan because my students and I read Dear Church together, and with the subscription we will all be able to take our reading even further with the video and discussion guide."
UKirk and NEXT Church are offering all UKirk-network ministries a discounted rate of $150 for a Group Subscription which include recordings that are plug-in ready with broken down clips and discussion guides for you to use.
To purchase the GROUP SUBSCRIPTION, request scholarship support, and to sign up for the LIVE Event go to link in bio.
I'm excited UKirk is making the subscription to the Next Church National Gathering accessible for campus ministers! This will make it possible to learn from the workshops and keynotes on a timetable that works for me. I'll also be able to share the recordings and draw from pre-made study guides for conversations with my colleagues and students. Though I'm bummed to not be able to sit with my UKirk friends from across the country in person this year, I'm grateful UKirk will still be enriching my National Gathering experience.
UKirk and NEXT Church are offering all UKirk-network ministries a discounted rate of $150 for a Group Subscription which include recordings that are plug-in ready with broken down clips and discussion guides for you to use.
To purchase the GROUP SUBSCRIPTION, request scholarship support, and to sign up for the LIVE Event go to https://ukirk.org/event/ukirk-and-next/ (link in bio)
Find our UKirk Lenten Resource on our website. Link in bio!
A UKirk Lenten digital resource will be available on February 3, 2021, just in time for Ash Wednesday.
It will include a session for each week of Lent beginning on Ash Wednesday, with a scripture passage, spiritual discipline, discussion questions for both group conversations and personal reflection, as well as ways to engage the passage creatively. We hope it will be flexible enough for groups or individuals to use during the season.
Lord, hear our prayers for our nation, first responders, government officials, peacemakers, and all who are afraid this day. Grant those with the power to stop all violence and bring peace the wisdom and courage to do so. If you find you do not even have the words to begin, may Psalm 46 and other resources from the BCW help guide you.
Thanks to @arisegmu for kicking us off with today’s #Advent reflection. You can still print a PDF of the whole Words for Waiting devotional, or visit wordsforwaiting.wordpress.com for daily blog posts through January 6. This year’s contributors represent 24 UKirk-network ministries (plus a few other friends too) and we’re excited for you to hear from each of them in the coming weeks.
Wishing everyone a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving break!
In the midst of everything else going on this week, you miiight not be in Advent or Christmas mode quite yet. But, we’re proud to say that this year’s edition of Words for Waiting is officially available! These daily devotions for the seasons of Advent and Christmas feature contributors from 24 different UKirk-network ministries, plus some neighbors from other parts of the Church. To learn more, head to ukirk.org and click on the Words for Waiting banner. ✨
@ukirksmu and @justiceunbound are partnering on Responding Faithfully to the Election. This is open to any UKirk leader/student. To register click link in our bio.
Maryville College celebrated Homecoming October 16-18, 201 years after its founding in Maryville, TN! Because of COVID-19, Chaplain Rev. Dr. Anne McKee was not able to see alumni in person, but held the Alumni Church Professionals Gathering and Bonner Alumni Reunion virtually for Scots around the country to gather. One of those alumni is UKirk National’s Co-Moderator @lenturnerscales, Presbyterian Chaplain at Princeton University, who is grateful now to have Anne as a colleague, and is thankful for her mentorship during college that provided space to explore the intersection of faith and social justice. For more campus ministry info at Maryville click the link on our bio.
Hey folks! Are you subscribed to our UKirk e-Newsletter? If you haven't gotten a chance yet check it out! Link in our bio.
“This morning, I got dressed and ready for the day like normal. But, before I showed up for my 8am shift, I had some other work to do first. I met up with dozens of other UNI students, athletes, coaches and community members at the McLeod center. Together, we made our way to the Campanile as part of a unity walk. We heard from phenomenal speakers when we got there. Student athletes shared their experience as racial minorities. They reminded us to be kind to one another, to accept one another as we are, and to be unified. But what stuck out to me the most was a message from UNI Athletic Director David Harris. Harris reminded all of the allies present that our part in ending racial inequality does not end with the unity walk. Our privilege and our voice allows us to fight for those who are tired of fighting for themselves. And it is never the sole obligation of a minority to fight for their rights. It’s something that we must do together, side by side. If you are an ally, the next step to joining the fight is educating yourself on how to be anti-racist. The Minority Student Leadership Team recommends the book “How to be an Antiracist” by Ibram X. Kendi. Ending racism is a daunting task, but together we can find a place to start.” Alex, a student leader from @uni_threehouse