UCC Campus Ministry - UIUC

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!

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

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

On this first day of Pride Month, UCC Campus Ministry wants to remind you that you are a beloved child of God and the Creator made you exactly as you were meant to be. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤍🩷🩵🤎🖤

And after worship, join us for a little murder mystery over lunch - down in the Fellowship Hall!

Campus Ministry is leading worship at CUCC tomorrow morning and you don't want to miss it! Join us in person at 10:15 or online via the Community UCC, Champaign, IL FB page.

In between trips to medieval "castles" and fun family lunches, Campus Ministry has been getting ready for our student-led worship service THIS SUNDAY! And it's going to be amazing, so you should join us, online or in person. And if you're local, we *mustache* you to stick around for our Murder Mystery potluck luncheon after worship. See the last pic for a little preview. It's going to be a killer time 😉

UCC Campus Ministry had an incredible time this past weekend being in community with each other and with folks from church. Friday night was Queering Faith 9.0 with and it was absolutely amazing! Students enjoyed food and conversation with The Many for brunch on Saturday, and had a lovely meal with The Wades after church on Sunday. Not pictured: an enthusiastic subset also went to the UIUC v UCLA women's gymnastics meet on Sunday afternoon. It was a busy and wonderful weekend. ❤️

Tonight is the night, friends! Please join us for a night of beautiful music and inclusive liturgy with The Many at Community UCC, Champaign, IL. If you haven't gotten a ticket yet, don't worry, you can get one at the door! See you soon :)

Getting things ready for Queering Faith 9.0 tomorrow at Community UCC! See you at 7:00 pm - remember, student tickets are free!!! 🌈