by admin | Nov 1, 2019 | All Are Welcome, Baptism, Baptism Promise Keepers, Baptismal Promises, commumion, giving, LGBTQ, love, Love everyone, PC(USA), Presbyterian, Presbyterian Campus Ministry, Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), safe space, UKirk, UKirk at UTK, University of Tennessee, UPerk, UPerk Coffee, UTK
I get asked a lot, “Why is UKirk so important to you?” For starters, I’m on the board for UKirk at the University of Tennessee and get to see first hand this amazing ministry. My job is to help support and encourage the staff and students here and make sure we are...
by admin | Aug 16, 2017 | Baptism, Baptism Promise Keepers, Baptismal Promises, giving, Missions, PC(USA), Presbyterian, Presbyterian Campus Ministry, Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), safe space, Sprituality, UTK
When I came to UT as a student in the 1980’s one of the first places I went was the Presbyterian Campus Ministry house. I knew nothing about the ministry, but I was proud of my Presbyterian identity, having been active in my hometown church since I was a child. I...
by admin | Aug 15, 2017 | Baptism, Baptism Promise Keepers, Baptismal Promises, giving, love, PC(USA), Presbyterian, Presbyterian Campus Ministry, Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), safe space, Sprituality, UKirk, UKirk at UTK, UTK
In November 2016, I was asked to be on the board of UKirk. I didn’t hesitate and jumped on the opportunity (even though I have no ties to UTK or have college-age kids). I met Andy at the Middle School fall retreat and have been excited and intrigued by the...