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At Pres House, UW–Madison students find belonging

Pres House provides space for faith, conversation and community

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Pres House at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has served as a campus ministry for students since 1907, offering worship services and community programming
Pres House has served the University of Wisconsin-Madison community for more than a century. (Photo by Alex Simon)

April 8, 2026

Alex Simon

Presbyterian News Service

MADISON, Wisconsin Pres House at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has served as a campus ministry for students since 1907, offering worship services and community programming.

The ministry is openly LGBTQ+ inclusive and is led by two BIPOC pastors. It brings together students from a range of religious traditions, cultural backgrounds and personal identities.

According to Pres House, students participate in weekly worship services, shared meals and group conversations aimed at building relationships and encouraging personal growth.

The organization welcomes students with a variety of faith backgrounds, including those exploring spirituality or uncertainty about religion.

Leaders say the goal is to create a space where students feel a sense of belonging and can engage in meaningful conversation during their college years.

 

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