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Seeking Nominations for Deacons and Elders

Seeking Nominations for Deacons and Elders

Submit Nominations for the Deacon and Elder Classes of 2027 The 2024 Nominating Committee is seeking your input in its discernment process. The congregation is invited to nominate members of University Presbyterian Church for the office of Elder and Deacon. The...

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Rev. Paul Roberts, Guest Preacher (Feb. 11)

Rev. Paul Roberts, Guest Preacher (Feb. 11)

We are delighted to welcome the Reverend Paul Timothy Roberts, Sr., to the UPC pulpit on Sunday, Feb. 11. A graduate of Princeton University (BA in Architecture and African American Studies) and the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta (M.Div with a...

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Guest Speaker Katelyn Schiess (Jan. 7)

Guest Speaker Katelyn Schiess (Jan. 7)

Duke Divinity PhD student Katelyn Schiess, author of The Liturgy of Politics (2020), will discuss her new book The Ballot and the Bible: How Scripture Has Been Used and Abused in American Politics and Where We Go from Here (2023) at UPC for a combined adult class on...

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Christmas Eve Worship (Dec. 24 at 5 & 8 pm)

Christmas Eve Worship (Dec. 24 at 5 & 8 pm)

We offer two Christmas Eve services: An interactive service designed with children in mind, where they ring bells and watch the story come to life, and a festive candlelight service with choir and organ.

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A UPC Tradition: A Service of Lessons & Carols (Dec. 10)

A UPC Tradition: A Service of Lessons & Carols (Dec. 10)

Lessons and Carols is a beloved UPC tradition and a highlight of our worship year for many! This choral service will feature musical offerings by all four of our choirs–the Alleluia Choir, Choristers, Youth Choir, and Chancel Choirs will come together to tell the...

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Longest Night Service (Tues., Dec. 19)

Longest Night Service (Tues., Dec. 19)

While things may be merry and bright for some during the holiday season, others may feel sadness and pain. For some, this time of year can be the loneliest of all times. The Longest Night is a service to acknowledge such feelings. Gather with us for words of comfort,...

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Join us for the season of Advent at UPC!

Join us for the season of Advent at UPC!

“Advent” means “coming” or “arrival.” During the season of Advent, we celebrate Christ’s coming into the world and watch with expectant hope for his coming again. Join us during this sacred season of waiting and preparation!

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The 2023 Alternative Gift Market is now open!

The 2023 Alternative Gift Market is now open!

The Alternative Gift Market offers an opportunity to honor your friends and family at Christmas with gifts that help people in need around the world. These trusted global UPC partners are doing amazing work serving and supporting their communities. You can give the...

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Join us for the Advent Craft Festival (Dec. 3, 9:45 am)

Join us for the Advent Craft Festival (Dec. 3, 9:45 am)

Join us in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, December 3, at 9:45 am for the annual Advent Craft Festival! There will be crafts for children (and children at heart) to make in preparation for Advent. We will have plenty of greenery, candles, and supplies for you to make...

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