Join with others from the UKirk Network, Episcopal Church, and ELCA Network, LuMin, this summer on the beautiful campus at Washington University in St. Louis, from June 24-27, to worship, laugh, engage, and connect.  The cost is $300, and scholarships are available....

As we gather around tables to celebrate Maundy Thursday and remember Jesus' commandments to love and serve one another, Ryan Werner and Alaide Vilchis Ibarra from Together Lab in Oregon shared the following four practices during our recent UKirk Virtual Gathering...

Connect with your inner wisdom—and with others—in ways that renew your spirit and sustain you for your life’s important work. Do you long to get away from the craziness of the semester for just a bit to renew your soul? The Virtual Circle of Trust Retreat April...

Ministry with young adults can be hard. Not only do each of them bring their particular stories, ideas, and experiences, they are all navigating an educational system that can be overwhelming and demanding. Into that space, you step in and embody Christ's presence....

Do you long for a time to pause, breathe, and reflect? A UKirk Leaders Spiritual Direction group may be for you. Led by trained spiritual director and pastor Rev. Erica Knisely, this virtual small group of 4-5 will meet monthly on the 2nd Thursdays beginning on April...

“Our deepest calling is to grow into our own authentic self-hood, whether or not it conforms to some image of who we ought to be. As we do so, we will not only find the joy that every human being seeks–we will also find our path of authentic service in the world.” ~...

Did you know you can request a scholarship to attend the 2025 National Gathering? Did you know there is a FREE pre-conference gathering for all campus ministers who have been in their call 3 years or less? Did you know that this year those doing Young Adult Ministry...

If you are not on Spring Break, or you are but need a little pick-me-up from your colleagues, make plans to attend our next UKirk Virtual Gathering on Thursday, March 13th @ 2 pm Eastern/1 pm Central/Noon Mountain/11 am Pacific. As always, if you cannot attend but...

Friends, UKirk is excited to share that because of a grant from the Office of Christian Formation the cost for our Fundraising Training Cohort is now $1,250. The cost can be paid over 6 monthly payments; if your ministry pays in full the cost is $1,150. Each ministry...

We are excited to be joining with our ELCA and Episcopal colleagues this summer for our in-person National Gathering at Washington University in St. Louis, MO, June 24-27, 2025. Not only will this conference offer time for education, collegial networking, and...

Mark your calendars for UKirk's next Virtual Monthly Gathering next Thursday, February 13th, 2025 at 2 pm Eastern/1 pm Central/Noon Mountain/11 am Pacific. Rev. Brian Ellison from the Covenant Network of Presbyterians will be joining us for a conversation about how we...

We are delighted to announce a joint campus ministry staff conference, sponsored by UKirk, LuMin, and the Episcopal Church! Gather with campus ministry colleagues from around the country from three denominations. The annual staff conference offers time for education,...

At today's virtual gathering and Visio Divina, we lifted up the prayer requests sent in from across the country as we paused to reflect on a beautiful image from the St. John's Bible. If you would like to receive the list of prayer requests, please email Gini at...

Circle of Trust Retreat, Nashville, TN February 16-18, 2025 Utilizing Parker Palmer's book "A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Towards and Undivided Life," this retreat will teach UKirk professionals about the Circle of Trust methodology and how to use it to facilitate...

Friends,  First, we want to express our deep gratitude for all you and your ministry do to serve students, staff, and faculty in your community. The ministry you lead plays a vital role in helping young people grow in faith, navigate the challenges of college life,...

A few notes for everyone going to the 2025 Montreat College Conference January 2nd - 5th, 2025: UKirk will be hosting our annual reception for all UKIRK LEADERS on January 3rd at 3:30 pm in Upper Anderson. To make sure we have the right size t-shirt for you, please...

"I’m thankful for all of you every time I pray, and it’s always a prayer full of joy!: Philippians 1:4 (CEB) This Thanksgiving, our hearts are filled with gratitude for each of you and the ways you support young adults by embodying God's love and grace and invest in...

Have debt from student loans? Navigating the Student Loan Forgiveness process can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. We’re here to help! The Financial Aid for Service office and the Board of Pensions of the PC(USA) are partnering with PeopleJoy to...

Are you or your students discerning where God may be calling you to serve in a new way? Check out these opportunities in Ft. Worth, Laramie, Williamsburg, LaGrange, Bozeman, and with APCE! https://ukirk.org/jobs/

Friends, This week - this month - this Fall semester has contained a lot for all the students, faculty, staff and volunteers connected to our UKirk Network Ministries. I've talked to many of you who are carrying the hopes, fears, concerns, and questions not only of...

All are invited to the 2025 Montreat College Conference, January 2-5, 2025! College Conference @ Montreat invites college-aged young adults to spend three days in the mountains of Western North Carolina nurturing their faith and connecting with others as they engage...

Do you want to grow your leadership skills and awareness? This is your last chance to register for the 3-session cohort Sophie Maness will be facilitating for UKirk Network Ministry Leaders on your Enneagram Type and Leadership. The suggested cost for this cohort is...

Below are updates, prayer requests, and places you can offer spiritual and financial support to others in the UKirk Network who are recovering from the recent storms. We heard from Eckerd College chaplain Doug McMahon and his family that they are safe after heeding...

Sophie Maness will be leading UKirk's Enneagram Leadership Workshop for all UKirk Network Leaders on Thursday, October 10th @ 2 pm Eastern/1 pm Central/Noon Mountain/11 am Pacific. (We've changed the time to avoid potential conflicts with Fall Break plans.) UKirk...

Sophie Maness will lead a monthly virtual 3-session cohort in October, November, and December for UKirk Network Leaders who want to spend time with other campus ministers and chaplains delving more deeply into their Enneagram type, how it shapes them as an individual...

UKirk Network Friends, Grace to you and peace from God and the UKirk National office! The Fall semester has begun and now that Welcome Week activities are over, you are doing the ongoing work of hospitality by welcoming back returning students and continuously...

Make plans to join us for our virtual monthly UKirk Gathering next Thursday, September 12th @ 2 pm (Eastern). These monthly gatherings are a great time to meet your UKirk Network colleagues, reflect on a topic together, and share highs and lows with others who...

The UKirk National website is more than just a place where churches, mid-councils, students and families can find information about your ministry. It is also where UKirk Network Leaders can find resources AND share resources with one another behind a secure login....

It can be really hard in the midst of the craziness of a new semester to think you'll ever have time to pause, center yourself in God's presence, connect with others in the UKirk Network for support, prayer and encouragement, and discern how the Spirit is working in...

The Enneagram is a tool that invites people to grow in understanding and compassion, first for themselves and also of others. In this virtual 90-minute workshop on Tuesday, October 8th from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm (Eastern), ICF ACC certified coach, Christian educator, and...

The Presbyterian Mission Agency Office of Christian Formation and UKirk are excited to share that the second volume of UWorship will be coming out in September. The prayers and liturgies included were written by Rev. Rachel Penmore (UKirk UTK), John Golden (UKirk...

UKirk is excited to share we have a number of opportunities for UKirk Network Leaders and their students to participate in this year to support you spiritually and professionally. Use this link to Register or ask for more information. The deadline to register for a...

As you may know, the Board of Pensions has announced changes to the medical insurance and pension plan. UKirk National would like to learn how many of our Network Ministers are on the Board of Pensions, as well as how many are serving in validated ministries of their...

Have you ever needed space during the academic year to stop and breathe? Do you yearn to gather with others who understand the beauty and complexity of campus ministry? All UKirk leaders are invited to join a monthly spiritual direction group. With the guidance of a...

I just returned from a few days at the 226th General Assembly in Salt Lake City, Utah, and I was overwhelmed (in a good way!) by the sheer number of commissioners and observers who care about and serve the PC(USA). And even as our polity can get complicated and muddy...

The next UKirk Virtual Gathering will be on Thursday, July 11th @ 2 pm Eastern (1 pm Central/Noon Mountain/11am Pacific). Members of the UKirk National Governance and Infrastructure Task Force will be with us, and we'll have a conversation about ways that UKirk...

UKirk National is excited to share the upcoming opportunities for you and your students to find time to Stop, Collaborate with one another, and Listen for God's voice and guidance as you take the next, most faithful steps in life and ministry. September through May -...

Did you know that higher education ministry is the oldest mission beyond the congregation in the Presbyterian Church, and predates even the founding of our country?* To celebrate this long-standing ministry and promote all of our PC(USA) connected collegiate...

This is the last call for campus ministers and chaplains connected to the UKirk Network to register for the 2024 National Gathering June 11-14, 2024 at Ferncliff Camp & Conference Center in Little Rock, Arkansas! Click here to register.  To apply for a...

What has been on your to-do list this week? Lead bible study? Create worship liturgy? Meet with student leaders? What about: Buy balloons? Take students to Coffee? Make a meal? Fundraise? Do a well check on a student? Counsel someone struggling with their faith? Pray?...

There are still a few weeks to register for the 2024 UKirk National Gathering at Ferncliff in Little Rock, Arkansas, June 11-14th! Here are 6 reasons to join your colleagues (and our keynote speaker Bruce Reyes-Chow) this year: You get to gather with peers that...

Friends, I'm not sure how many of us got to experience the solar eclipse this week, but even amidst cloud cover it was an awe-inspiring experience to behold. On a presbytery call last night, the moderator shared that a total solar eclipse offers us a lot of metaphors...

All UKirk Network campus ministers and chaplains are invited to our virtual monthly gathering on Thursday, March 7th, 2024, from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern (1:00 pm Central/Noon Mountain/11:00 am Pacific). A zoom link will be sent out via email. Rev. Maggie Alsup (Lyon...

Have you heard that ’Bruce Reyes-Chow’s new book ”“Everything Good About God is True: Choosing Faith” is being released March 4th, AND everyone who attends the 2024 UKirk National Gathering June 11-14 in Little Rock, Arkansas, will receive a FREE copy? Not only will...

There is still time to register for our S.T.U.F.F. Spring Cohort that starts Wednesday, February 28th! New to campus ministry, at a new ministry site, or just wanting to learn from and with colleagues, old and new? Join us for STUFF (Stuff That Ukirk Finds Formative),...

UKirk is excited that we are being invited more often to share the impact your ministries are having at colleges and universities across the country! What this has made us realize, though, is that it would be helpful to have some basic data to help us articulate the...

This week we are celebrating the amazing accomplishments and leadership of UKirk Network ministers and chaplains. If there is anything your ministry would like to share, please email Gini so she can share with the UKirk community.  And don't forget our Virtual...