What is UKirk?
In short, UKirk stands for University Church.
In not-quite-as-short, UKirk is a national network of campus ministries of the Presbyterian Church, USA. You can find out more about this network here: www.ukirk.org
UKirk @ VCU is a downtown Richmond, VA branch of this emerging ministry. We believe "we are called to be a witness to and for the world of the new reality that God has made available to all people through Jesus Christ: by building a community where unique and inclusive individuals value one another, and where we engage relevant issues in deep and open conversations. Because we seek to know Christ and make Christ known in downtown Richmond and throughout the world." We live into this call by gathering together every Thursday night from 7-9pm for food, faith, and fellowship. There's always room at the table! Come check us out!
In short, UKirk stands for University Church.
In not-quite-as-short, UKirk is a national network of campus ministries of the Presbyterian Church, USA. You can find out more about this network here: www.ukirk.org
UKirk @ VCU is a downtown Richmond, VA branch of this emerging ministry. We believe "we are called to be a witness to and for the world of the new reality that God has made available to all people through Jesus Christ: by building a community where unique and inclusive individuals value one another, and where we engage relevant issues in deep and open conversations. Because we seek to know Christ and make Christ known in downtown Richmond and throughout the world." We live into this call by gathering together every Thursday night from 7-9pm for food, faith, and fellowship. There's always room at the table! Come check us out!
UKirk @ VCU is also an officially recognized More Light faith community. More Light Presbyterians is an organization within the PC (USA) church with the following mission: "Following the risen Christ, and seeking to make the Church a true community of hospitality, the mission of More Light Presbyterians is to work for the full participation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) people in the life, ministry and witness of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and in society."
As a community of faith in the risen Christ, UKirk at VCU is also committed to the inclusion and affirmation of our LBGTQIA+ kindred as well. So when we say that all are welcome to the table, we really mean all people. If you have any more questions and curiosities about what this means, please visit the More Light Presbyterian website at mlp.org/ for more information.
As a community of faith in the risen Christ, UKirk at VCU is also committed to the inclusion and affirmation of our LBGTQIA+ kindred as well. So when we say that all are welcome to the table, we really mean all people. If you have any more questions and curiosities about what this means, please visit the More Light Presbyterian website at mlp.org/ for more information.
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Spring 2019 Upcoming Events:
(Weekly Thursday night gatherings happen at 7pm unless otherwise noted) March 14th: Sweeney Todd at TheatreLab! Since the show got cancelled in February, we're trying this again! We're going to eat some pizza at the church and then venture quickly over to TheatreLAB on Broad St to watch a performance of the famous play "Sweeney Todd"! Tickets are $10 with a student ID--make sure you bring your Student ID and $ with you! March 21st, Third Thursday Worship: Come join us for worship, as we sing songs, pray, explore scripture, and share communion together. Our seminary intern Alex Lester-Abdalla will be giving us the Word. All are welcome! Saturday March 23rd, Service Day @ Shalom Farms: BONUS DAY! Let's spend the morning together at Shalom Farms on the Northside of Richmond, learning about their efforts to grow healthy and sustainable food that's accessible to those who especially need it. We'll serve at Shalom from 9am-12pm. March 28th, Discussion on Politics and the Bible with Dr. Sam Adams: We will be joined by Dr. Sam Adams and discuss what the Bible has to say about politics and how it might effect the way we engage politics in our own lives. Dr. Adams a Professor of Old Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary and has a particular passion for this area of study--so come ready for a lively and enriching discussion! April 4th: Something fun TBA! April 11th, Discussion on Resurrection with Dr. Brian Blount: Getting close to the end of Lent and moving closer towards Easter morning, it seemed like a good idea to have a discussion on what Christians mean when they say Jesus was "resurrected." How might that effect our faith today and the way we view the world? Dr. Brian Blount, President and a Professor of New Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary will be leading our discussion, inviting us into deeper reflection. April 18th, Maundy Thursday Service @ Ebenezer Baptist Church: It's Holy Week, the week leading up to Jesus' death on the cross and his resurrection from the tomb. So we will be joining Second Presbyterian and Ebenezer Baptist Church for their Maundy Thursday service (a reflection on Jesus' last meal with his disciples). We will meet at Ebenezer Baptist and then go out for dinner together. April 25th, Outside Adventure (weather permitting): It's getting warmer, it's getting darker later...let's go do something fun outside together! Exact details TBA. May 2nd, End of the Year Party: Our last meeting of the 2018-19 Academic Year! AHH!! Let's party up and have a good time before we break for the summer. |
Third Thursday Worship
Every third Thursday of the month! Once a month our usual Thursday night gathering is a night of worship with the Lord's Super. We explore scripture, sing music, and share prayers. Worship centers ours lives and connects us to God and one another. Come worship with us! Contact us here if you have any questions 
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