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 for faith, conversation and fellowship. There's always room at the table-join us!
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 for faith, conversation and fellowship. There's always room at the table-join us!
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.
For our full calendar of events, check out the calendar tab at the top of the page or email ukirk.rva@gmail.com!
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.
For our full calendar of events, check out the calendar tab at the top of the page or email ukirk.rva@gmail.com!
Meet your UKirk Campus Minister, Kelley Connelly! |
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Hey gang! I’m Kelley Connelly (she/her/hers).
I am a graduate of Union Presbyterian Seminary and have a Bachelors of Music from Shenandoah University. I am originally from Winchester, VA and will always call the mountains home. Though I love Richmond and everything it has to offer, especially the delicious food scene and the James River! I’m the 3rd of 4 children and you will quickly learn that I embody most middle child stereotypes. I have two nephews, ages 7 and 10 and they are my absolute joy. In 2020 I adopted a young, sweet, boxer mix. His name is Fynn, and he is the best sidekick a girl could ask for. You can see his handsome face all over our social media outlets. Some of my favorite aspects of ministry include planning fellowship, leading worship, and pastoral care. When I am not working I love to hike, spend a lot of time with my sweet dog, catch up on Netflix, cooking, and seeing live music. I’m so excited to see what this year has in store for us! "He has told you, human one, what is good and what the Lord requires from you: to do justice, embrace faithful love, and walk humbly with your God." Micah 6:8
Meet Levi Bannerman, our UKirk Intern! We are so excited to welcome Levi Bannerman (He/him) as our new UKirk Intern for this year! Levi is a native of Black Mountain, North Carolina and moved to Richmond, VA during the summer of 2021 to pursue his Masters of Divinity degree from Union Presbyterian Seminary. Levi comes to Richmond having previously worked in Youth Ministry at both White Memorial Presbyterian Church in Raleigh and Covenant Presbyterian Church in Charlotte. He is a product of Appalachia where he found an appreciation for creation, community, square dancing, and the importance of play. Levi received his undergraduate degree from Presbyterian College in 2017 and has also served the Presbyterian Church in various ways including leading conference recreation for Montreat Youth Conference, Faith in 3D, and Presbyterian Youth Triennium. Levi moved to Richmond with his wife Mary Katherine and enjoys cooking for others, biking, and doing anything outside with Mary Katherine and their two dogs Ramsey and Hank. He is thrilled to be joining the team at and hopes you’ll reach out and say “hello”! 
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