Who We Are 

​Hope House is a UKirk ministry of the PC(USA) and Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Home Away from Home

We have a beautiful old Victorian house three houses off campus that has become a home for many of our students.  The house itself  is three floors and boasts a coffee shop, study rooms, free wifi, free washer/dryer, big screen TVs, a ping pong table, printers and computers, as well as, a huge backyard with picnic tables, amazing porches, and a spot to hang your Enos/hammocks. ​Everyone is welcome to come and make Hope House your home.

UKirk

The atmosphere at the house is one of grace and love. We are a safe space/safe zone for folks of varying faiths, no faith, conservative, liberal, women, men, non-binary, and LGBTQ+. This is a judgment free zone where you can choose to be as active as you want. We offer worship, interfaith dialogue, mission and retreat opportunities, small group, study, and various short term interest groups (ex., hiking, crocheting/knitting, swimming, climbing, prayer, etc.).  ​

Food Ministry 

Our fastest growing ministry is our food ministry. According to a recent study 43% of UTC students reported being food insecure at some point in their time at UTC. We offer a Free Tuesday lunch sponsored by local churches, a $2 Sunday home cooked meal, and always have leftovers and/or sandwiches available throughout the week. With almost half of UTC students reporting they do not know where their next meal is coming from, this is a ministry that truly meets the needs of the community. 

Our Mission

Making God known by modeling the radical hospitality of Jesus Christ.

What we do here is simple. We strive to provide a place everyday where students feel safe and loved. It is a place where students from all 
​walks of life gather to eat, study, worship, pray and fellowship. 

Believe in our mission ?

If you are interested in helping support The Hope House through donations or food, please contact us via the email or simply click to donate.