Small Group Gatherings
Small groups resume the week of January 25.
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.
Mondays
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 Allyson & Rev. Manato Jansen
Location: Pridham Lounge (main level)
A space where LGBTQ+ folks can join in community in a faith space. We’ll share meals, explore the city, and get to know each other through conversations, book groups, and more!
Led by Katie and Kamran
Location: Pridham Lounge (main level)
The Bible is a big book, and if you’ve ever wondered what’s in it, it can be hard to know where to start. Each week, we discuss a passage from a different section of the Bible, starting with Genesis and going all the way to Revelation. Come gain confidence in reading the Bible and make some new friends while you’re at it!
Tuesdays
Led by Rue
Location: Pridham Lounge (main level)
A time for graduate students to connect and build relationships over hot coffee and tea. To be added to our email list, contact Pastor Nii Addo.
Led by Ginger
Location: Dojo/Allison Lounge (2nd floor)
Drop in for a weekly Candid coaching session and get support taking care of yourself. Topics are chosen by participants and might include things like: balancing time for school and life, ideas for moving your body, healthy relationships, and mind set.
Led by Pastor Nii Addo
Location: Pridham Lounge (main level)
Come eat, laugh, play, and explore the deep questions of life together in community. FC is for ANYONE who wants to find supportive and consistent friendships in college! There are no religious requirements or expectations for members; just be ready to make new friends and learn more about yourself.
Led by Kenneth
If you are interested in joining the music team, please fill out the music team interest form; Kenneth, our Music Director, will reach out to you to arrange an audition.
Whether you’re a singer, musician, or AV technician, there’s a place for you on the music team for Sunday worship! During rehearsal, we practice for the following Sunday’s selection of music. Our team has featured guitar, bass, organ, cello, violin, saxophone, flute, and more, and we play a wide variety of music: contemporary, classical hymns, Taize, gospel, etc. All UW-Madison students are welcome to join, and there are no religious requirements or expectations for music team members.
Wednesdays
Led by Ginger
Location: Dojo/Allison Lounge (2nd floor)
Drop in for a weekly Candid coaching session and get support taking care of yourself. Topics are chosen by participants and might include things like: balancing time for school and life, ideas for moving your body, healthy relationships, and mind set.
Led by Will and Aurora
Location: Pridham Lounge (main level)
Ever wondered how prayer actually “works”? Itching to offer something more than “thoughts and prayers” when tragedy strikes? Join us each week for Prayer3 (“Prayer Cubed”), where we 1) learn about important issues in our communities, 2) pray about these issues using a variety of prayer practices, and 3) take specific, concrete steps toward addressing the issues we’ve prayed about together.
Thursdays
Led by Pastor Erica and Pastor Nii Addo
Location: Pridham Lounge (main level)
Bring your own lunch or grab some leftovers from Sunday dinner and join the pastors and other students from Pres House for a conversation about … well, anything! No topic is off limits; the point is to be together. This is a great way to get to know the community at Pres House.
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 Laura
Location: Pridham Lounge (main level)
Come hang out with us! Most weeks, we’re watching a movie and hanging out on the couches, but sometimes we’re doing something special led by a member of the community: PowerPoint night, karaoke, trivia, board games, etc. Connect with us on Discord to hear what’s happening each week, or just show up ready to hang out!