University Ministry

Morning Worship

Please join us for worship each Sunday morning at 11am (10am during summer). Pastors Catherine Taylor and Susan Verbrugge will lead an inspiring service. University students who wish to, are invited to help with worship, greet people at the door, and serve as an usher. If you have been ordained in your home church, let us know and we will give you a chance to serve communion. BPC partakes in communion the first Sunday of the month.

Sunday Morning Treat Students to Lunch

On the third Sunday of each month, students gather in the narthex to meet with member of the church. Members gather a group of students together and treat them to lunch at a local restaurant or in their home. It is a great way to get to know our members better, as well as enjoy a good lunch.

Adopt a Student

Are you missing your family while at Tech? The Adopt A Student program is a way for you to meet and fellowship with a BPC family while at school. How it operates is up to you and your adoptive family. You can meet as often as you like and in whatever capacity works best for you. We will work to set you up with the BPC family. Contact Mary Lee Hendricks for more information.

Student Table

There is a student table in the narthex with information just for students. Please stop by and pick up information on upcoming events, Cooper House information (on-campus Presbyterian ministry), and other stuff. Please also fill out the student survey so we can get to know you and help you plug into BPC. The week before exams make sure to stop by and pick up your exam care package–snacks and treats to help you study.

Do you like working with children?

We have children of all ages. Help is needed in the nursery with Sunday School, Way Cool Wednesday activities, and youth group. Kids love college students.

Outreach Activities

Local mission projects such as offered by our PrAYS (Presbyterians at your service) team–doing house repairs for those who need them, restocking the food pantry, or visits to the homebound are just some ways that you can get involved. Just a couple of hours can be most rewarding and provide a diversion from studies. Contact Jonathan Anderson for more information on community ministry.

Associate Membership

Are you interested in joining BPC? This is the Presbyterian way of becoming a member of Blacksburg Presbyterian without relinquishing your full membership in your home church. Contact either pastor for more information.

Please contact the University Committee Chairs Mary Denson Moore or Marti Snyder for more information. Please also join the Facebook group: BPC’s University Students. Up-to-date information will be posted on Facebook.

Blacksburg Presbyterian Church supports Cooper House Campus Ministry, the Presbyterian Campus Ministry at Virginia Tech.