We explore big ideas and engage in conversations that matter within arts and humanities, justice and society, leadership and vocation, science and technology, spiritual formation, and theology. Whether you are a student or faculty member at UW–Madison or beyond, working in the marketplace, or serving in the church, we see you as part of our university community. Gather with us for one of our programs —our “commons”— each a pasture for shared spiritual, intellectual, and vocational formation.

Whether at Upper House, Dottie's Ranch, or beyond, we want to see you!
Head over to our events page to register for an event that looks interesting to you, or mark your calendar for these upcoming programs:

September 5 - Chris Renzema Concert 
Sept. 8- Nov. 17 - Lumen Short Course: Colossians and Philemon: From the Cosmos to the Kitchen
September 10 - "Song For Another Home" Reading Group with Susi Jensen
September 11 - Friday Night Lecture: Can Science Be Trusted? with Dr. Rick Lindroth
September 15 - "Frankenstein" Reading Group with Cassandra Nelson
September 17 - Food For Thought Lunch Series with Cecelia Klingele
October 1 - Food For Thought Lunch Series with Jordan Wessling
October 5 - "Song for Another Home": An Evening Conversation with Author Bora Lee Reed
October 7-9 - Midwest Gospel Preaching Summit with Mt. Zion Baptist Church
October 10 - How to Thrive as a Christian Student at
UW Family Weekend
Oct. 14 - Dec. 9 - Lumen Short Course: Christian Nationalism: An Introduction
October 15 - Food For Thought Lunch Series
October 16 - Is "Knowing" More Than Neural Networks? Christianity, Scientism, & AI Dallas Willard Annual Lecture
October 20 -  "Nailing It" Reading Group with Joy Fea
October 21 - Revelations and Archaeology at Sardis: An Exploration with Dr. Nicholas Cahill and Gordon Govier
October 28 - Questions of Faith: Is AI a Threat to Human Uniqueness? with Drs. George Thomas and Tony Bolos
November 5 - Food For Thought Lunch Series with Rick Lindroth
November 12 - Rev. Dr. Nicole Martin
November 18 - The Spirit and the Sky: The Stories Behind the Book with Jeff Crosby
December 4 - Theology of Singleness with Dani Treweek

Since opening, we’ve had the privilege of welcoming a diverse group of speakers and thought leaders from across the Christian faith—see a selection below.