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 in-person gathering at Epworth by the Sea on St. Simon’s Island January 25-28, 2026, each team of 3 people will gather with their cohort during monthly virtual meetings and also receive individual coaching to support your congregation’s journey. The cost of the cohort is $1,500 a year for two years and the cost of travel to the annual in-person gathering for your team. All other expenses will be paid by a generous grant by the Lilly Endowment.
Reach out to Rev. Maggie Proshek, Program Director of The Vinery, Rimes McElveen, Executive Director, or Rev. Dr. Gini Norris-Lane, UKirk Executive Director to ask questions or find out more information.
Ready to go? Fill out this application by Monday, November 24th.