In response to the expanding COVID-19 pandemic, we have some changes to announce in UCM’s staffing and operation: Starting this week and until further notice, Thursday Supper will be offered… Continue reading UCM Closing Due to Coronavirus
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A Prayer for MLK Day 2020
On January 20, UCM Executive Director Rev. Evan Young delivered a prayer at the beginning of the 20th annual MLK Silent March at Ohio University. It was an extemporaneous and… Continue reading A Prayer for MLK Day 2020
Transformative Social Justice Work and Ecumenical/Interfaith Campus Ministry
One of the great challenges of doing social justice work in the present age is that the pace of our information economy undermines the spiritual discipline of memory. In the… Continue reading Transformative Social Justice Work and Ecumenical/Interfaith Campus Ministry
On the Day After the 2018 Election
The temptation to engage with politics as political theater, to see oneself as primarily a spectator in the political process, is strong. And we’re encouraged to do so by moneyed… Continue reading On the Day After the 2018 Election
On the Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting
Rev. Evan Young, Campus Minister Like you, I am horror-struck by the synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh this past weekend. Heart-sick, dismayed that such a thing happened, could happen, anywhere in… Continue reading On the Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting
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On “trans*” This week began with news of an ongoing effort within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to roll back recognition of and protection for trans* people… Continue reading Untitled
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On the Approaching Election Rev. Evan Young, Executive Director In this election season, there’s something I want to make sure to say to you. Voting is highly recommended. Not because… Continue reading Untitled
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Melissa Wales, Executive Director, to Leave UCM After eighteen years at United Campus Ministry, and thirteen years as its Executive Director, Melissa Wales is leaving the organization at the end… Continue reading Untitled
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Charlottesville, A Reflection by Campus Minister Rev. Evan Young The events in Charlottesville, Virginia have been front and center in our thoughts. As we prepare for the return of students… Continue reading Untitled
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LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE TO RENT AT UCM 18 N. College St. Convenient up-town location just off Court Street and a block and a half from Ohio University.… Continue reading Untitled