Events

SUMMER 2022 EVENTS

Church Unbound ~ Wednesdays, 6:30 pm

Church Unbound is our summer weekly gathering. We gather at Pres House or somewhere else in the city for food (bring your own dinner), conversation (a.k.a. “Midweek Musings”), and fun! Church Unbound meets every Wednesday at 6:30 pm, ending on August 24.

MAY SCHEDULE

May 25 ~ Musing: “Why Christian?”

JUNE SCHEDULE

June 8 ~ Musing: “Is God perfect?”
June 15 ~ Kayaking on Lake Mendota (rescheduled for June 29)
June 22 ~ Musing: “What happens when we die?”
June 29 ~ Kayaking on Lake Mendota

JULY SCHEDULE

July 6 ~ PowerPoint Night
July 13 ~ Concert on the Square (meet at Pres House at 6:30 to walk together)
July 20 ~ Musing: “What should Christians believe about other religions?”
July 27 ~ S’mores at Picnic Point (Fire Circle #2)

AUGUST SCHEDULE

August 3 ~ Musing: “Do miracles really happen?”
August 10 ~ Terrace Art Zone (meet at Pres House at 6 pm)
August 17 ~ Musing: “Where does evil come from?”
August 24 ~ Movie Night at Pres House: Soul

WISCONSIN WELCOME

WISCONSIN WELCOME ~ August 31 - September 14

Open House ~ August 31 and September 1, 7 – 10 pm
Games, snacks, crafts, and open jam sessions. Come any time from 7 to 10 pm to take a break from unpacking, make some new friends, and enjoy (or play) some live music!

Cookie Break ~ September 2, 4 – 6 pm
One of our most iconic events and a great way to meet new people. We set up on the patio and give away hundreds — yes, hundreds — of free Insomnia Cookies. Plus, we break out the prize wheel. You might win some candy, a reusable straw, or a crisp high-five.

Welcome Worship ~ September 4, 4:30 pm
Our first worship gathering of the new school year. We start upstairs in the chapel but end downstairs in Lower Hall where we’ll eat a delicious home-cooked meal together. No end time listed because there’s no telling how long you’ll want to hang.

Trivia Night ~ September 5, 7 – 8:30 pm
Come alone or with a group of (up to) five. Either way, we’ll make sure you have a chance to meet some new people, answer some wild questions, and win some sweet prizes. And we guarantee to stump you at least once.

Midweek Morsels ~ September 7, 4 – 6 pm
The kickoff for everyone’s favorite midweek hangout; every Wednesday, 4-6 pm. We serve up some delicious homemade baked goods along with free coffee and tea. The Wii is on, the puzzles and board games are out, and the vibes are immaculate. Whether you come to socialize or study, Midweek Morsels is what you make it.

Grad Coffee Hour Kickoff ~ September 8, 8:30 – 9:30 am
We’ll have free coffee and tea along with Greenbush donuts for you to enjoy; plus, you’ll get to connect with other grad students. It’s a great way to start the day!

Grad Student Happy Hour ~ September 13, 5 – 7 pm
Come enjoy free mocktails and hors d’oeuvres while meeting and mingling with other graduate students at UW-Madison! RSVP requested, though not required.

FALL 2022 EVENTS

"WHO INVENTED RACE? ENSLAVED AFRICANS AND WHITE CHRISTIAN BODIES" | September 27, 7:30 - 8:30 pm

Race is all around us, structuring our lives and organizing the world. It’s as ubiquitous as the air we breathe. Which is strange, considering it’s made up.

Who’s responsible for this thing we call race? Where — and when — did it come from? And why is Christianity wreaking havoc at the center of it all? In this highly interactive workshop facilitated by Nii Addo Abrahams, we’ll tackle these important questions together.

This workshop kicks off a series of four workshops hosted by Pres House on the history of American Christianity and race. Let us know you’re coming!