by Ukirk International | Dec 10, 2023 | Advent, Daily Prayer
Read Psalm 27:1-14. As I read the ancient words of the psalmist, “whom shall I fear and of whom shall I be afraid,” the news announced horrific terrorism in Israel on October 7, of daily bombings in Gaza, and a mass shooting in Maine. Honestly, the fear is very real....
by Ukirk International | Dec 7, 2023 | Advent, E-Newsletter, Home Page
As ministry leaders, we are often so busy caring for others that we do not have time to tend our own souls. Join us for a few minutes on December 19th as we collectively pause to pray and lift up all that we are carrying from our students, our ministry contexts, and...
by Ukirk International | Dec 2, 2023 | Advent, Daily Prayer
We are now in the season of Advent. Each day through Epiphany will feature a devotional from UKirk’s “Words for Waiting” written by someone connected to the UKirk network. To sign up to receive daily devotionals by email, go to www.UKirk Advent.org. Mark 13:24-37 I...
by Ukirk International | Nov 30, 2023 | Advent, E-Newsletter, Home Page, News
UKirk will be hosting a virtual Longest Night service on Tuesday, December 19th, at 4 pm Eastern/1 pm Pacific. Led by Rev. Rachel Hebert (Shadyside Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh, PA), and Rev. Nathan Wheeler (Youth and Young Adults with the Cumberland Presbyterian...
by Ukirk International | Nov 22, 2023 | Advent, E-Newsletter, Home Page, News, Uncategorized
It is heartbreaking to receive a text or call from one of our UKirk ministers like one I received last week, “We had a student die by suicide yesterday. Please pray for our community and for me as I grieve the death of this beautiful young person and accompany the...
by Ukirk International | Nov 22, 2023 | Advent, E-Newsletter, Home Page, News
As we prepare to celebrate the Advent season, Rev. Allison Wehrung shares a glimpse into this year’s theme for UKirk’s Words for Waiting, a series of daily devotions for the seasons of Advent and Christmas. As we prepared for this devotional, I kept coming...
