About
Sunday
Worship with us this Sunday.
In-Person: 9:00 AM or Online via our YouTube channel.
Children are welcome.
About Us
We are a Christ-centered church for students and families in Gulu, committed to helping people know and follow Jesus. Here you’ll find a welcoming spiritual family where you can belong, grow in faith, and be equipped to serve God in everyday life.
Our Vision
A thriving gospel movement where disciples are made, the campus is impacted, and Gulu is transformed for God's glory.
Our Mission
To glorify God by making disciples, engaging the campus, and transforming Gulu through the gospel.
Our Core Values
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Gospel-Centrality
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Discipleship
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Campus Engagement
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Community Transformation
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Biblical Authority
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Prayer-Driven
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Missional Living
Our Elders
Our elders joyfully shepherd God’s people through faithful teaching, prayer, and pastoral care, providing biblical oversight and Christ-like leadership to help us remain a mission-driven community making mature disciples in Gulu and beyond.
Our Deacons
Our deacons meet the practical needs of the congregation through compassionate service and wise stewardship, supporting the ministry of the Word and strengthening the church’s unity and love.
Beliefs
University Community Church (UCC) affirms the Baptist Faith & Message 2000 as our Statement of Faith—a faithful, Scripture-rooted summary that guides our doctrine, discipleship, and mission, and unites us with Baptist churches around the world. To read the full confession and biblical references, visit https://bfm.sbc.net.
I. The Scriptures. The Bible is God’s inspired, inerrant Word and the supreme standard for truth and life.
II. God. There is one living and true God who exists eternally as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—each fully God.
III. Man. Humans are created in God's image but have fallen through sin. Only God’s grace can restore people to Himself.
IV. Salvation. Salvation is a gift of God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ, including regeneration, justification, sanctification, and glorification.
V. God’s Purpose of Grace. Election is God’s gracious act of choosing sinners for salvation. True believers will endure to the end.
VI. The Church. The church is a local body of baptized believers who worship, serve, and spread the gospel under the lordship of Christ.
VII. Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. Baptism is by immersion of believers only; the Lord’s Supper is a symbolic act of remembrance and unity in Christ.
VIII. The Lord’s Day. Sunday is the Christian day of worship, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus.
IX. The Kingdom. God’s kingdom is present where Christ reigns, and it will be fully realized at His return.
X. Last Things. Jesus will return personally and visibly. There will be a resurrection, judgment, eternal life for the saved, and eternal separation for the lost.
XI. Evangelism and Missions. It is the duty and privilege of every Christian and church to share the gospel and make disciples of all nations.
XII. Education. Christian education is vital for growing in truth, training in righteousness, and equipping for service.
XIII. Stewardship. All we have belongs to God. We are called to give our time, talents, and treasures for His purposes.
XIV. Cooperation. Christians and churches should cooperate for the advancement of the gospel, while maintaining doctrinal faithfulness.
XV. The Christian and the Social Order. Christians are to promote justice, dignity, and love in society, upholding biblical values.
XVI. Peace and War. Peace is the ideal. Christians should work toward peace while recognizing the state’s role in justice.
XVII. Religious Liberty. Every person must be free to follow God according to conscience. The state must not interfere with religious matters.
XVIII. The Family. Marriage is the uniting of one man and one woman in a covenant. Family is the foundational institution of society.
Membership Matters
Becoming a Member at University Community Church Gulu
At UCC, membership matters because it is a joyful commitment to grow, serve, and walk in fellowship as part of our church family. If you’re considering making UCC your spiritual home, we’d love to hear from you—please reach out or speak to someone at the Welcome Table after the service.
Steps to Membership
1. Visit the Welcome Table
After each Sunday morning service, stop by our Welcome Table to ask questions, receive a Membership Packet, and register for the next Membership Class.
2. Begin Your Membership Application
The application includes: Basic personal information, a brief written testimony about your faith journey, and a few short readings about what we believe and how we function as a church. We encourage you to read and reflect on these resources prayerfully. Core Documents to Review:
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Read “Statement of Faith.”
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Read “University Community Church Constitution and By-Law” Download PDF
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Read “Affirmation of Commitment” Read Online, Download PDF
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Read “Understanding Baptism” Download Q&A PDF
Please bring any questions with you to your pastoral interview.
3. Attend Membership Class
Our Membership Class is offered through two tracks, an Individual Track and a Group Track, and introduces what makes UCC distinct, why membership is biblical, and how you can grow and serve. Classes are held monthly, and you can register at the Welcome Table.
4. Pastoral Interview & Baptism Scheduling
After completing the application and class, you’ll meet with one of our pastors to share your faith journey, ask questions, finalize your application, and, if needed, prepare for believer’s baptism.
5. Membership Welcome Sunday
After completing the process, you’ll be joyfully welcomed during our next Membership Welcome Sunday, and if you’re ready to begin the journey, simply stop by the Welcome Table—we’d be honored to walk with you.
Partners
University Community Church Gulu, is a member of the Baptist Union of Uganda. The Baptist Union of Uganda is a fellowship of evangelical Baptist churches across the country, committed to gospel-centered ministry, theological integrity, and mission. In addition to our denominational affiliation, we are blessed to have relationships with other churches and ministries for the sake of mutual encouragement, training, collaboration, and care. The following is a list of these partnerships:
Eternal City Church
Eternal City Church is a church in the Wilkinsburg neighbourhood of East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a welcoming and casual atmosphere; serious about multiplying people’s passionate love for Jesus Christ and all who are made in His image.
Acts 29
Acts 29 is a diverse, global family of church-planting churches characterised by theological clarity, cultural engagement, and missional innovation.
Practical Shepherding
Practical Shepherding is a gospel-driven resource centre for pastors and church leaders, equipping them in the essential, yet often overlooked, practical matters of pastoral ministry. Practical Shepherding is home to Church in Hard Places (CiHP).