UKirk@UVA

UKirk (University Church) is Westminster’s campus ministry for undergraduates at UVA—a community where faith, questions, and friendship meet. UKirk at UVA is part of a network of PC(USA) and ecumenical UKirk communities called UKirk National Collegiate Ministries.

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.

Contact: Elizabeth Dillon, Campus Ministry Coordinator

Regular gatherings in fall 2026:

● Monday evening Dinner & Discussion @ 6 PM, begins Sept. 14th, meets at Common Grounds

○ Join Rev. Sara and Elizabeth for fuel, fellowship, and spiritually-centered discussion.

● 4th Mondays of the month Worship with Communion @ 7 PM in WPC sanctuary

○ Following dinner, we’ll gather in the sanctuary for a 45 minute, “candlelit and contemplative” worship service that includes communion.

●Thursday Office Hours with Rev. Sara @ 8 AM - noon, Kindness Cafe

● Sunday morning worship @ 10:30 AM in WPC sanctuary

Special events in fall 2026:

● PRIDE Sunday - Sep. 27, 10:30 AM. Wear your rainbows!

● IMPACT House Meeting & Dinner - Sunday, Oct. 11, 6 PM. Learn about how you can help with IMPACT’s local justice issues!

● Habitat for Humanity House Build - Saturday, Oct. 24, 8:30 AM. Meet at WPC & come ready to work!

● All Saints Festival Sunday - Nov. 10, 10:30 AM. Join us as we remember those who have passed.

● Lessons & Carols Service - Dec. 13, 5 PM

To stay updated on all events for undergraduates through UKirk at UVA and Westminster, follow us on Instagram (@ukirkuva).

Graduate Students

Every semester, a graduate student fellowship and Bible study finds a time to meet at the Wesley Foundation, 1908 Lewis Mountain Rd. This inter-denominational group includes students from Westminster, Wesley, St. Paul’s, and other local congregations, and is led by clergy from these congregations. To get connected, email ukirkuva@westminsterva.org.