Whether you are a student at the University of Arkansas, John Brown University, NWACC, or a student home for this season, there’s a place in our church family for you!
First United Presbyterian Church is a warm and welcoming environment where you can worship, serve, and enjoy a loving church community. Finding a local church family while you are attending college is complicated! We want to support you however we can. FUPC is committed to being a church family, holding tightly to what Paul says in Romans: “We, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another.” We strive to be a body of Christ where people are noticed and known, where conversations are easy and encouraging, and you are able to meet and get to know people of all ages, from small children to older adults.
We know that college students are busy, so we want to extend and open invitation (with no pressure) to you. We hope you will consider participating in some of the activities going on at First United Presbyterian Church. We are proud to be an intergenerational church, with opportunities for you to enjoy fellowship and service with other college students as well as children, teenagers, and older adults. Below, please find some of the fellowship, service, and worship opportunities available for students.
Sunday Mornings
All college students are invited to join us for Sunday morning worship each week. At First United Presbyterian Church, we believe that worship is at the very core of who we are as Christians. Coming together as people of God to spend time in worship is a central part of our life in Christ.
This church family works hard to make Sunday mornings as welcoming and participatory as possible. Our Sunday morning schedule varies with the season so please check our Sunday Morning Schedule page for up-to-date information.
College students are invited to participate in any of our Sunday morning discussion groups for adults. For details, please see our Sunday School Information page.
College students are also invited to participate in worship leadership. Opportunities exist for you to lead liturgy, to lead music, to sing in the choir, to offer a children’s message, or even to preach!
Service
First United Presbyterian Church is a service-oriented community. If you haven’t visited our campus, we’re located at the top of a large hill in the middle of Fayetteville. We are constantly talking about getting “off the hill” and into the community, striving to be the hands and feed of Jesus.
There are many opportunities to serve with us including construction, food prep, working with teenagers, teaching children, international mission trips, or serving the hungry and homeless at 7-Hills, Sunday Supper, or the Cooperative Emergency Outreach.
If you have a heart for service, connect with us!
United Campus Ministry
United Campus Ministry is a faith-based community on campus at the University of Arkansas. We offer scheduled programs and informal opportunities to connect with other students. There are Bible studies and small groups to engage and explore your faith. As well as retreats, conferences, mission trips, and internships to learn about your unique personality and how your gifts/talents can be used to serve others. Engaging with a campus ministry is a great experience! To learn more about the ministry check UCM out on Instagram @ucmuofa or on Facebook.
FUPC is committed to United Campus Ministry, and our pastors, staff, and various church members are actively involved in welcoming, meeting, and reaching out to students there.