For University Students and Young Adults
Whoever you are, wherever you’re coming from—there’s a place for you here.
UKirk (University Church) is Westminster’s campus ministry for undergraduates at UVA—a community where faith, questions, and friendship meet.
The focus is on exploring God’s love and living it out in a complicated, beautiful world. People of all races, classes, abilities, genders, and sexual orientations are affirmed and celebrated. Rooted in the Christian tradition, UKirk also makes room for curiosity, doubts, and diverse perspectives.
Life together includes meals, study, service, worship, music, retreats, laughter, and honest conversation—a brave space for friendship, growth, and belonging.
UKirk is connected to Westminster Presbyterian Church (400 Rugby Road by Beta Bridge) and also gathers at Common Grounds (the white building at Gordon Ave. & Rugby Road). Students are welcome to join the full life of the church, from choir and theological discussions to retreats and service opportunities.
For graduate students and young professionals, 20/30/40 CreW offers a parallel community built on the same values of connection, faith, and friendship.
Regular events for students:
Sunday Bodo’s bagel brunch at Common Grounds (11:30 am, following worship)
Monday evening Dinner & Discussion (6:30 – 8 pm, for undergrads)
Tuesday morning graduate student fellowship and Bible study (9 am at the Wesley Foundation, 1908 Lewis Mountain Rd.) For the fall 2025 semester, this inter-denominational group including students from Westminster, Wesley, St. Paul’s, and other local congregations, will be led by clergy from these congregations.
"Wind-Down" get togethers at local establishments (for 20/30/40 CreW) such as Brazos at Ix Art Park and Kardinal Hall.
To stay updated on all events for undergraduates through UKirk at UVA and Westminster, follow us on Instagram (@ukirkuva)
UKirk at UVA is part of a network of PC(USA) and ecumenical UKirk communities called UKirk National Collegiate Ministries.