A living altar for Christ at Berkeley
Faithful witness. Holy fire. Wisdom for the campus.
Watch Altars at Berkeley exists to establish a living altar of prayer, worship, Scripture, holiness, wisdom, and Gospel witness in one of the world's most influential university communities — forming students who love Jesus, pursue truth, and carry light into every residence hall, classroom, lab, and public square.
A forming chapter — new gatherings and teams are launching this year. Come help build the altar.
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 Watch
Memorial Glade / outdoor & online
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.