About Us
Our Ministry
We are a Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Christian community in Chapel Hill creating space for students to belong, believe, and become. PCM strives to provide an inclusive, affirming space for students to explore their faith, ask questions, build community, and grow together. Read more about our values and our sponsor church, University Presbyterian Church, here.
PCM is an official More Light ministry, meaning that we are “dedicated to allowing the full participation of LGBTQIA+ people in life, ministry, and witness of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and in society.”
You are always welcome and celebrated at PCM!
Our Mission
Presbyterian Campus Ministry of Chapel Hill is an affirming Christian community for UNC-Chapel Hill students to be fully known and loved. We invite Carolina students to:
Belong
Engage authentically in our intentionally nurtured community.
Believe
Expand and deepen their belief and understanding of the Triune God.
Become
Foster life-giving spiritual practices and invest their gifts in the world.
We aim to set the foundation for a healthy, authentic, and life-long relationship with God.
Get Involved
Thursday Dinner and Program
Our primary programming happens on Thursday nights, from 6-8 p.m.: this is a great time to share a home-cooked meal, experience fellowship, and explore faith together.
From 6-7 p.m., we all share a meal together (inclusive of all dietary restrictions) and homemade by students on our leadership team. From 7-8 p.m., we spend an hour engaging in large and small groups with a student-led discussion topic. Past topics have included holy anger, uncertainty and doubt, expansive gender identities in scripture, and theology and play—but topics are always changing, and are based on student interests.
Retreats
PCM loves to travel! Each year, we go on a minimum of four optional retreats:
• Fall Beach Retreat
• Montreat College Conference
• Spring Break Trip
• Spring Mountain Retreat
PCM Retreats are a great way to grow closer in community, to take a break from the stressors of college, and to spend time laughing, bonding, relaxing, and reflecting together. Trip costs are all on a sliding scale. Scholarships and financial assistance are available for all PCM travel—we never want cost to be a barrier.
Small Groups
Each semester, we begin a new weekly Bible Study supported by PCM staff. These discussions are casual, fun, and open-minded—no prior Bible knowledge or trivia skills required. Bible study is a welcoming space to explore Scripture, ask honest questions, and learn alongside others, whether you’re deeply familiar with the text or opening a Bible for the first time.
In addition to Bible Study, PCM offers a variety of small groups led my PCM staff and students alike that create space for connection and reflection in different ways, including Queer People Exploring Faith, Crafts and Community Care, and a Senior Vocational Small Group.