UKIRK College Ministries
UKIRK is an inclusive student faith community of the Presbyterian Church (USA). We welcome the colleges and universities of Columbia, MO including Columbia College, Stephens College, and the University of Missouri. Our name means "University Church"- "Kirk" is an old Scots-English word for Church. Mostly, we are participants and leaders in the larger church, and we host events to support the well-being and faith explorations of students on their educational and vocational journey.
Ready to walk with you on your journey of faith.
Come and enjoy community with our church and Ukirk! Join us on August 23 for worship at 10:30am and get your
Go (with God) Bags! Then after worship, we will have a special UKIRK lunch together downtown, most likely Hokkaido. See below for more opportunities to get connected with other students, professors and welcoming leaders of our church!
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All our current plans and information are available here, for more information about any event, feel free to reach out!
UKirk Events
The events listed here are created specifically with the intention of supporting students and learning from their leadership! Students are also welcome to join any of our ordinary church groups and events, like picnics, mission projects, book club, Hand Bell Choir, Chancel Choir, etc.
Sunday Lunches
Once a month we go to lunch after church with Pastor Kati and UKIRK leaders. Join us for worship and then we will gather in the Welcome Center to walk somewhere downtown. Good conversation and Free Lunch! Sometimes we get dessert, too!
Fall Dates
August 26 (Plus Welcome Go Bags!)
October 4
November 1
December 6 (Plus Finals Care Package)
Check our Instagram and weekly bulletins for updates.
Events in the Chez
Our Chez Coffee House will be open to College Students for study time and hangouts.
Free Wi-Fi, Quiet Space, Coffee, snacks, and more!
Fall Open Mic Night, TBA
Fall FINALS PREP 2026
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 6-9pm
Check back for more details and updates!
Did you know the Chez was one of the first Coffee Cafes in the country? Back in the 1960 & 70's Open Mic Nights provided a space for songwriters, poets, and bands to connect with an audience. Our University Students(UKIRK College Ministry) are looking to bring that back. On Friday, November 7th, we hosted our first Open Mic Night in the Chez, and we had a chill time. If you know any creatives who are looking for stage time, send them our way. Check back for information and sign up for our next event!
On April 18th at 6:30pm, join us for another Open Mic Night in the Chez! Online sign-up is available now, and in-person sign-up will begin that night at 6pm. Poetry, Singer Songwriters, Band performers, Comedy, and Improv groups welcome. This event will feature The Church Ladies, a harmony based acoustic trio from Kansas, who will share a selection of their music ranging from folk, a capella voices, to country and more. Online sign-up: https://app.textinchurch.com/connect.../XOyCsdt121sfjDtTx5jw
Conversations in the Chez
Semi-weekly discussions take place in the Chez during the Spring and Fall Semesters
WEDNESDAYS, 6pm Discussion and FREE PIZZA at the CHEZ. Beginning August 12th, and then every other week(Aug. 26, Sept. 9, 23, Oct. 7, 21, Nov 4, 18).
Discussion groups bring together Philosophy, Theology, Ethics, and real life faith questions.
