UCC Campus Ministry - UIUC

10/14/2026

Another successful UCC Campus Ministry Retreat in the books! We shared meals together, hiked, puzzled, made prayer beads, gathered for devotional time, and a few brave students even took a dip on frigid Lake Michigan! It was a restorative weekend of being in community together, and exactly what many of us needed. Join us next time 😉

08/28/2026

💥 BINGO'S BACK, BABY! 💥

If you're looking for something fun to do tonight that also involves free dinner look no further! Come play bingo with UCC Campus Ministry for glorious prizes, lovely company, and delicious walking tacos (vegetarian option will be available).

📅 Friday, August 28th
⏰ 6:00 pm
📍 Community United Church of Christ
805 S 6th St - in the Fellowship Hall

Bring a friend and come hang out with us. All are welcome, and we really mean that!

08/23/2026

08/23/2026

Another UIUC Quad Day in the books! Thanks to everyone who stopped by and chatted with us. Keep an eye on this space for info on upcoming events 🧡💙🧡💙

07/29/2026

Today marks the 15th iteration of the UN's International Day of Friendship. With the current state of things, it is more important than ever to celebrate this day. As a diverse community that includes international students and students whose families scatter the globe, whose programming is welcome to ALL students, UCC Campus Ministry joyfully lifts up this day.

See below if you would like to learn more about it!

The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities

07/23/2026

Looking for something fun to do this Monday night? Consider volunteering at Jubilee Cafe CUCC!

Jubilee Cafe CUCC serves a weekly meal each Monday. We need volunteers to help with various jobs to prepare and serve the meal. This is an excellent opportunity for volunteers age 14 and over to serve guests in a restaurant style format. Children under age 14 are not allowed to volunteer at Jubilee....

06/18/2026

One of the ways Campus Ministry students are keeping in touch this summer is by meeting on Zoom to talk about Pixar movies. Tonight we discussed Toy Story 2 and Monsters Inc and it was so fun to have students join from all over the world literally (Paraguay, Japan, Illinois, and New Jersey 😁) The best part though was catching up with everyone and seeing each other's faces! Stay tuned for future posts about social commentary a la Pixar 🎥

06/10/2026

It's the last full day in Asheville for the Community UCC, Champaign, IL youth mission trip and we are lucky enough to be working with BeLoved Asheville on finishing touches of their BeLoved Village. Such a beautiful dream that they are making a reality - and we're fortunate enough to help a tiny bit! First few pics are from yesterday's hike, a devotional circle, and community dinner with Land of the Sky folks.

UCC Campus Ministry - UIUC students and the other chaperones have been absolutely amazing!

06/09/2026

The CUCC Youth Mission Trip Adventure continues! We've spent time in nature, helped repair some damage at a transition home for formerly incarcerated women, collected water for the baptismal font, and learned about the incredible work Swannanoa Communities Together has been doing locally since Hurricane Helene hit. Today, we split up and delivered meals all across the county for Meals on Wheels of Asheville & Buncombe Co., Inc. We've also seen lots of bears from a safe distance, held a variety of baby birds, and have found reasons to go to the local Walmart at least 6 separate times 😂

During down time, the youth and adults have been playing games, having interesting philosophical conversations, and learning each other's lingo. It's been an incredible trip so far, and seems impossible that tomorrow is our last full day in Asheville! Turns out time really flies when you're being of service.

Community UCC, Champaign, IL
UCC Campus Ministry - UIUC

06/07/2026

We interrupt our regular programming this week to spotlight the Community UCC, Champaign, IL youth mission trip to Asheville, NC. Three of our chaperones are campus ministry students! Today we helped the youth at our host church, Land of the Sky UCC, finish an outdoor art installation: a reminder that God's Doors Are Open To All!

Swipe for pics of the beautiful sanctuary we're camping in and the cool painting we did.

Follow us this week for more pictures and stories about our work and adventures while we're here!

- Pastor Izzy
Campus and Youth Minister
Community UCC