Small Groups
Friendship — deep, authentic, meaningful friendship — is essential for thriving in college and beyond. There are a lot of ways to make friends in college, but we believe small groups are one of the best.
Our small groups are designed to facilitate the kinds of relationships that last. We check in with each other, learn new things, make memories, and — most of all — have fun! Gathering regularly with others makes the huge UW-Madison campus feel smaller and creates space and time for authentic and long-lasting connections to form.
summer small groups
Led by Pastor Erica on Mondays, Master Nitschke on Thursdays
Location: Dojo/Allison Lounge (2nd floor)
Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art, which requires the use of hands and feet without weapons.
The ultimate goal of Tae Kwon Do is Shim-Shin Talyune – to achieve total mind and body unity.
Click here for more information and registration.
Led by Rue Flesch
Location: Pridham Lounge (main level)/Pres House patio
A casual time for graduate students to have conversations and build relationships with their peers, especially those from different departments on campus. We share updates about research and teaching experiences, explore pop culture and current events, and share wisdom about how to have a healthy spiritual life while in graduate school. Contact Pastor Nii Addo to be added to the Grad Coffee email list!
Led by Pastor Nii Addo + PH Community Members
Location: Pridham Lounge
Shared meals, Bible studies, movie nights, and more. No matter what we’re doing, we can promise that you’ll find yourself among friends, both old and new!
Interested in leading a Community Night this summer? Contact Pastor Nii Addo! Student-led Community Nights have featured PowerPoint nights, karaoke, board games, baking competitions, educational workshops, and more.
Fall small groups ~ Starting September 7
Led by Pastor Erica on Mondays, Master Nitschke on Thursdays
Location: Dojo (2nd floor)
Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art, which requires the use of hands and feet without weapons.
The ultimate goal of Tae Kwon Do is Shim-Shin Talyune – to achieve total mind and body unity.
Click here for more information and registration.
Led by Allyson & Rev. Manato Jansen
Location: Pridham Lounge (main level)
Queerly Beloved is a small group celebrating the gift of LGBTQ+ lives and spirituality through meals, sharing stories, and connecting with fellow queer peers and pastors. We meet weekly on Mondays 6-7pm for the first half of the fall semester, followed by seasonal community events.
Led by Rue Flesch
Location: Pridham Lounge (main level)/Pres House patio
A casual time for graduate students to have conversations and build relationships with their peers, especially those from different departments on campus. We share updates about research and teaching experiences, explore pop culture and current events, and share wisdom about how to have a healthy spiritual life while in graduate school. Contact Pastor Nii Addo to be added to the email list.
Led by the Pres House Pastors (Nii Addo, Manato, & Erica)
Location: Pridham Lounge (main level)
Join the pastors and students at Pres House for a casual lunch hangout in our study lounge. Each week, we pull a question from a submission box to talk about together. Bring your lunch, grab something from a food truck, or check the fridge here at Pres House for leftovers from Sunday dinner!
Led by Pastor Nii Addo
Location: Pridham Lounge (main level)
Come eat, laugh, play, and explore the deep questions of life and faith in community with other first-year students. Not religious? Not a problem. FC is for ANY first-year undergrad—regardless of religious background—who wants to find supportive and consistent friendships in college.
Led by Pastor Nii Addo
Location: Pridham Lounge (main level)
The Bible is meant to be read in community. Together, we’ll explore what the Bible is (and isn’t), how it came to be, and how to read it well. Then we’ll put what we’ve learned into practice as we choose a book of the Bible to read together over the course of the semester. Questions, doubt, and skepticism are welcome; bring ALL of who you are!
Led by the Pres House Council
Location: Pridham Lounge (main level)
Every Thursday at 7 pm, we’re hanging out at Pres House: playing games, watching movies, studying, and more. If you’re looking for somewhere to find yourself among friends, join us for Community Night!
Interested in leading a Community Night? Reach out to Council with your idea!