Progressive, inclusive campus ministry for ALL students
UPCaM is a progressive campus ministry proud of its history as a missional outreach for seven Protestant denominations and their historic emphasis on social justice, peace, and a spiritual openness to all human beings clearly exemplified in the ministry of Jesus.
Located in Cleveland, OH, UPCaM is in residence at Case Western Reserve University and also offers pastoral care and programming for Cleveland State University and the Tri-C (Cuyahoga Community College)Campuses. Campus Minister, Amanda Powell offers community worship, pastoral care, and a safe place for students to explore faith and spirituality. UPCaM is LGBTQ+ affirming and celebrating. If you are a college student in Cleveland, UPCaM is a community for YOU. Reach out and we will be in touch!
United Protestant Campus Ministries (UPCaM) is a Christ-centered progressive ministry welcoming all students into an open and caring community to connect, explore their faith, and make an impact on the world.
“UPCaM for me is a group I can come to whenever, with whatever is going on in my life and know I’m loved and accepted. I can come to worship in the middle of a horrible week and come out refreshed and reminded of God’s love, ready for the rest of the week.
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UPCaM students volunteer at the Cleveland Foodbank’s Clothes and Shoes for Kids. October 2024
Hear students talk about their UPCaM experience.
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When I first came to CWRU, I was not plugged in to any religious/ Christian organizations on campus. Other Christian organizations that I found did not fit my style or belief system, either because they were too polarizing or too aggressive. One day I finally swallowed my fears and I was hooked ... I decided that UPCaM was definitely the place for me.”
