Everything happening across the Watch Altars community at UC Santa Cruz — campus events, ministry milestones, student wins, research, outreach and the stories shaping our week. Reported by students, for students.
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A record crowd gathered Friday for an evening of worship, the Word and prayer — the largest single gathering in chapter history.
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Events HotJune 27, 2026 · by Maya Johnson
Free coffee, live worship and hundreds of conversations about faith filled Quarry Plaza this week as Watch Altars hosted its largest outreach to date. Over 180 students requested prayer and 60 signed up for a small group during the five-day event.
MinistryJune 22, 2026 · by David Okafor
A morning to remember as the family gathered on the sand to celebrate new life in Christ. Friends, mentors and small group leaders cheered as each student went under the water — some after only weeks of walking with Jesus.
OutreachJune 18, 2026 · by Sofia Reyes
Service teams partnered with the city of Santa Cruz to care for the coastline God gave our city. Eighty volunteers worked four hours, sorted recyclables and prayed over the shores before heading back to campus together.
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CampusJune 26, 2026 · 4 min
Over 400 freshmen stopped by our tents during week one to grab coffee, conversation and a free copy of The Altar.
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MinistryJune 24, 2026 · 5 min
A six-week journey through Matthew 5–7, every Wednesday in the Bear's Lair. Replays posted to the video library.
Read moreEventsJune 20, 2026 · 2 min
Three days of worship, teaching and rest in the mountains. Early-bird pricing ends July 15.
Read moreMissionsJune 19, 2026 · 4 min
42 students sent to serve from Tijuana to Thailand this summer. Pray for them as they go.
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TestimonyJune 17, 2026 · 6 min
A grad student shares how a late-night conversation in the lab changed the trajectory of her life.
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AnnouncementJune 16, 2026 · 2 min
Students paused between study sessions to write prayer requests and grab encouragement cards.
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CampusJune 14, 2026 · 3 min
Meet the staff joining our team this fall to serve the communities of Cowell College, Stevenson College and Unit 3.
Read moreEventsJune 12, 2026 · 2 min
Five students will share how Jesus changed everything. Thursday, 7pm in the Bear's Lair.
Read moreMinistryJune 10, 2026 · 4 min
What started with four groups three years ago is now reaching every college on campus.
Read moreMissionsJune 8, 2026 · 5 min
A cross-border partnership delivered shelter and the gospel to two families south of the border.
Read moreTestimonyJune 6, 2026 · 4 min
Far from home, one student discovered belonging — and faith — in a Wednesday night small group.
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AnnouncementJune 4, 2026 · 1 min
68 pages of essays, art and testimony — pick up a print copy or read the flip-through online.
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