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“Where two or more are gathered, I am there with them…” (Matthew 18:20)
At Pres House we practice connecting, knowing, and supporting one another to bear witness to Christ’s grace in our community. We do this through acts of encouragement and compassion, seeking to remind those in need that they are not alone. Join us to pray, write cards, deliver meals, and more as we engage in acts of love in service to the community.

We believe that part of being a faithful follower of Jesus means we are called to pray for our community, nation, and world. We gather each week to pray in three ways in 10-minute segments: 1) becoming aware of what is going on in our world, 2) reflecting on scripture and asking God to guide us, 3) responding through various actions (i.e., calling legislators, writing letters to our neighbors).

Connect with other freshmen to navigate your first year at UW-Madison. This group is where people often make lifelong friendships and find their family away from home (read Beatrice’s story here). Each week we gather to share what’s going on in our lives, ask the questions on our mind, and build connections which will support us throughout our time on campus.

With so many opportunities at UW Madison, our community takes the chance to attend and reflect on campus lectures together to learn how science and academia affect and enhance our theological understanding.
Neuroscience and Public Policy Seminar

Join us for “Queer Theology 101,” an introduction to LGBTQIA+ inclusion from a biblical perspective! While Christianity has a long tradition of homophobia and heteronormativity, there is a movement of queer people of faith currently changing the landscape. This is your chance to learn about some of these pioneers, their academic work, and their activism! ALL are welcome at this event, especially non-queer identified allies and friends, so we can all learn and benefit from this conversation.

Come for an hour on Friday mornings for meaningful conversations and connecting with other graduate students; check the Pres House Facebook page for locations each week. Sign up for email updates on weekly locations below.

Play is an important spiritual discipline that helps us cultivate creativity and joy as part of how we engage the world. Twice a month we come together for a fun evening of play!

Connect with other freshmen to navigate your first year at UW-Madison. This group is where people often make lifelong friendships and find their family away from home (read Beatrice’s story here). Each week we gather to share what’s going on in our lives, ask the questions on our mind, and build connections which will support us throughout our time on campus.