A living altar for Christ at Berkeley
Faithful witness. Holy fire. Wisdom for the campus.
Two ministries. One altar.
Watch Altars at Berkeley shares the same architecture as every Watch Altars chapter, expressed through Berkeley's own community. Find the ministry that fits your season.
Undergraduate
Undergraduate Ministry
First years, transfers, and continuing students, welcomed into fellowship near the residence halls and across campus. Discipleship cohorts, academic fellowships, witness teams, and prayer rhythms for the undergraduate life.
- First Year Welcome
- Transfer Students
- Residential Network
- Discipleship Cohorts
Graduate & Professional
Graduate & Professional
One unified fellowship for master's, doctoral, professional school, and postdoctoral scholars, plus student families and couples. Bible study, research & vocation, professional formation, and prayer for the life of the mind.
- Grad Bible Study
- Research & Vocation
- Professional Schools
- Students & Families
A weekly rhythm of prayer & witness
A shared cadence across the week. As a forming chapter, gathering days are set, exact rooms and times are confirmed after campus reservation approval and posted on our channels.
Morning Prayer
Online on Zoom · 5 to 6 AM
Discipleship Cohorts
MLK Student Union / library adjacent
Main Bible Study
Wheeler / Dwinelle area
Faith, Truth & Public Witness Forum
Doe / Moffitt / Student Union
Prayer & Worship Night
MLK Student Union / Eshleman Hall
Outreach, Mercy & Service
Sproul Plaza / downtown Berkeley
Church Connection
Local partner churches
Serve on a ministry team
Every believer has a place to serve. These functional teams carry the work of the altar across both the undergraduate and graduate ministries.
Prayer & Spiritual Growth
Intercession, prayer watches & formation.
Worship
Praise nights & worship teams.
Discipleship & Bible Study
Cohorts, small groups & teaching.
Evangelism & Outreach
Witness teams on Sproul & beyond.
Media & Communications
Story, design & social presence.
Technology & Innovation
Tools, apps & digital ministry.
Academic Excellence & Tutoring
Study support & scholarship.
Creative Arts
Art, film & creative expression.
Missions
Local & global Gospel witness.
A student led chapter
Watch Altars at Berkeley is a student led campus chapter of Watch Altars and is separate from the University of California, Berkeley. We are a forming community, many gatherings and teams are launching this year, and details are confirmed as rooms and leaders are approved. Come and help us build the altar.