Vision Statement:
Proclaiming and reflecting the Good News of the Kingdom of God through ministry to, with, and for college age students in the Raleigh, NC area.
Mission Statement:
As an extension of the ministry of the Presbyterian Church (USA), PCM of Raleigh seeks to be a unique voice of God’s grace on the college campuses in our community.
Our Mission is:
Our Mission is:
- To be a place where faith exploration is biblical, theological, and socially honest.
- To be a place where students are able to explore their faith in an open and loving environment where, through God’s grace, disciples are formed.
- To be a community of inclusion for all seeking understanding of who they are in relationship to God as creator, redeemer, and sustainer.
- To be a place where lasting and healthy friendships are built.
- To continually seek a deeper understanding of faith while actively engaging the world and academics from a Christian perspective.
- To be a ministry that seeks to have a positive Christian impact on our university campuses.
- To help young adults discover their calling as active followers of Christ seeking justice, loving kindness, and walking humbly with their God.
- To help connect young adults to a more meaningful and sustaining relationship to the larger church community.
- To challenge the church to consider the unique needs and involvement of young adults in their ministry.
History
Late 1920's
West Raleigh Presbyterian Church organized with a major mission to serve faculty and students at NC State.
After WWII
Rev. Arthur Courtenay added to WRPC staff to work with large increase in students at NC State, funded by a Synod grant and local money.
Late 1940's
Ongoing Synod funding; program extended to Meredith College & William Peace University.
Early 1950's
Rev. Robert Henderson; Rev. Hartley Hall
Late 1950's
Synod Capital Campaign to build Student Centers. Synod funds included in Educational Buildings in Chapel Hill and WRPC. Program funded by Synod; Ministers called by and employees of Synod.
Early 1960's
Advisory board established with representatives from several local churches., Rev. Don Shriver, Rev. Jerry Brooks
Late 1960's
Rev. Z. Holler
Early 1970's
Covenant between Synod of NC and the Raleigh Campus Christian Life Administrative Council. Rev. Steve Shoemaker
1978
Covenant between Synod of NC, Orange Presbytery and Presbyterian Campus Ministry Committee of Raleigh.
Early 80's
Rev. Buddy Olney
1983
Synod of Mid-Atlantic, New Hope Presbytery and PCMCR.
August 1990
Rev Allen Proctor (last Campus Minister called by Synod)
May 1993
Covenant between Synod, Presbytery and local churches.
March 1993
PCMCR Corporation formed.
October 1993
Minister's call / employment transferred to PCMCR.
July 1996
Funding Feasibility Study to increase local share of support.
March 2009
Covenant between Synod, Presbytery, and local churches updated
December 2008
Rev Allen Proctor retires
January 2009
Valerie Vogt called as Interim Campus Minister
August 2009
Rev. Scott Phillips called as Campus Minister
August 2016
Rev. Cate Church-Norman called as Interim Campus Minister
August 2017
Rev. Ashley-Anne Masters called as Campus Minister
West Raleigh Presbyterian Church organized with a major mission to serve faculty and students at NC State.
After WWII
Rev. Arthur Courtenay added to WRPC staff to work with large increase in students at NC State, funded by a Synod grant and local money.
Late 1940's
Ongoing Synod funding; program extended to Meredith College & William Peace University.
Early 1950's
Rev. Robert Henderson; Rev. Hartley Hall
Late 1950's
Synod Capital Campaign to build Student Centers. Synod funds included in Educational Buildings in Chapel Hill and WRPC. Program funded by Synod; Ministers called by and employees of Synod.
Early 1960's
Advisory board established with representatives from several local churches., Rev. Don Shriver, Rev. Jerry Brooks
Late 1960's
Rev. Z. Holler
Early 1970's
Covenant between Synod of NC and the Raleigh Campus Christian Life Administrative Council. Rev. Steve Shoemaker
1978
Covenant between Synod of NC, Orange Presbytery and Presbyterian Campus Ministry Committee of Raleigh.
Early 80's
Rev. Buddy Olney
1983
Synod of Mid-Atlantic, New Hope Presbytery and PCMCR.
August 1990
Rev Allen Proctor (last Campus Minister called by Synod)
May 1993
Covenant between Synod, Presbytery and local churches.
March 1993
PCMCR Corporation formed.
October 1993
Minister's call / employment transferred to PCMCR.
July 1996
Funding Feasibility Study to increase local share of support.
March 2009
Covenant between Synod, Presbytery, and local churches updated
December 2008
Rev Allen Proctor retires
January 2009
Valerie Vogt called as Interim Campus Minister
August 2009
Rev. Scott Phillips called as Campus Minister
August 2016
Rev. Cate Church-Norman called as Interim Campus Minister
August 2017
Rev. Ashley-Anne Masters called as Campus Minister
