Our Mission at University Presbyterian Church

Living Faith, Serving Community

At University Presbyterian Church (UPC), located at 3240 Dalrymple Drive on the edge of Louisiana State University’s campus in Baton Rouge, we are a congregation passionately committed to living out our faith in Christ through every aspect of our lives. In the name of Jesus Christ, we open our doors wide to welcome all—LSU students, faculty, staff, families, and Baton Rouge residents—creating a vibrant community where faith is nurtured, and love is shared. Our mission is to gather for worship, grow through learning, and strengthen our faith, so that we may go out into the University, Baton Rouge, and global communities to meet great needs with compassion and hope. We strive to be a daily witness to the good news of Christ’s love, reflected in our actions and our faith community.

Our Commitment

UPC is dedicated to:

• Welcoming All: Providing a warm, inclusive space where everyone, regardless of background or faith journey, feels valued and supported.

• Engaging Communities: Serving the needs of LSU, Baton Rouge, and beyond through mission, outreach, and advocacy for peace and justice.

• Living Faithfully: Embodying Christ’s love in our daily lives, both within our church and in the world, as a testament to the transformative power of the gospel.

Our Ministries in Action

Our ministries reflect our commitment to faith and service, both within our church and beyond our gates. Here are some ways we live out our mission:

• Worship: Join us for vibrant Sunday services at 11:00 a.m. (fall/spring) or 10:00 a.m. (summer), in person or via our Facebook live stream, featuring music, scripture, and sermons that inspire and challenge. Special services, like Taizé Prayer during Lent and Advent, deepen our worship experience.

• Christian Education: Grow in faith through Sunday morning classes (9:30–10:45 a.m.) for all ages, using curricula like Living the Word and Follow Me. 

• Fellowship: Build community through events like our Easter Brunch, Church Picnic, or Open Tables dinners.

• Mission and Peacemaking: Serve locally with partners like the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and globally through Living Waters for the World or Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. 

• Nurture Ministry: Support our congregation through programs like the Food Ministry, Hospital Visitation, and Caregivers Support Group.

• Campus Ministry: Connect LSU students with faith and community through our College Connector Program and student-focused events. 

Our facilities are fully accessible, with a handicap-accessible ramp, elevator, and designated parking, ensuring everyone can participate.

Join Us Today!

At UPC, we are called to be a light in the world, sharing the good news of Christ’s love through worship, service, and community. Come visit us at 3240 Dalrymple Drive, explore our website, or join us for worship to experience our mission firsthand. We look forward to welcoming you into our faith family!

UPC MINISTRIES

Worship

Music

Weddings

Community Meetings