Urban Missions - Ministries
International Student Ministries
Living in a foreign country can be a lonely and isolating experience. UPC’s Internationals Ministry exists to share Christ’s love with internationals and to provide fellowship and support. Weekly gatherings include ESL classes, Talk Time, Bible study and community service projects and other activities. In a variety of ways, the ministry equips internationals for effective service in cooperation with UPC and other partner ministries. For more info please email Vivienne (link) or call 206/524-7301, ext. 628.
- Internationals: Please join us for Global Friends (formerly TGIF) each Friday! Bring your dinner and eat together at 5:45 p.m. Then join us at 6:30 for ESL classes, a children’s program, worship, Bible study and talking/games. For more info please visit the ISM Web site.
Language Institute at UPC (LI)
In the last 25 years, more than 75,000 refugees have been accepted to resettle in King County. English language acquisition continues to be among the most important factors in their ability to adapt successfully in our culture. LI serves refugees and immigrants from over 25 different nations in the Greater Seattle area by:
Tutoring English as a second language in small classes or one-on-one
Developing caring, helpful relationships with Christian volunteer tutors
Sharing the gospel when appropriate
If you are interested in taking English classes, please download the information sheet and complete one of the registration forms below:
Teach or tutor with UPC's Language Institute! If you are interested please complete the application. For additional teacher/tutor resources click the links below:
Volunteer training is provided. For more info or to volunteer please e-mail languageministries@upc.org or call 206/524-7301, ext.173.
Language Acquisition for Mission Service (LAMS)
LAMS equips people who are preparing for cross-cultural ministry by providing them with effective principles and strategies that enable them to learn the language of any people group they are called to serve. Group training as well as individual consultation is available. For more info please e-mail Carol Johnson or call 206/524-7301, ext.173.
Street Youth Ministries (SYM) is a non-profit, faith-based organization serving homeless youth and youth in crisis ages 13 to 22. SYM meets the immediate basic needs of food, clothing and shelter and also provides drop-in services, advocacy, mentoring and activities. Staff and volunteers are committed to building trusting and Christ-like relationships with youth to foster self-sufficiency, self-awareness, hope and healing. For more info or to volunteer please e-mail Kara, call 206/524-7301, ext. 186 or visit the SYM Web site.
Street Youth Ministries was featured in the Seattle Presbytery's "Signs of Hope" video as one of four stories of encouragement for people and churches to follow God's call to mission. To learn more or to watch the video click here.
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