Chapel Hill & Beyond

At University Baptist Church, we believe that following Jesus means showing up with love—in our town, our nation, and our world. Whether it’s volunteering with local nonprofits, co-hosting events that foster healing and healthy conversation, or supporting organizations committed to justice and compassion, we seek to be part of Christ’s reconciling work in every place we can. Below are just some of the ways we try to reflect the love of Jesus with our hands, hearts, and resources—in Chapel Hill and beyond.

Journey to Mental Wellness

Co-hosted annually in May with our sister church, First Baptist Church of Chapel Hill, “Journey to Mental Wellness” invites our wider community into conversations surrounding faith, mental health, and healing.

Our most recent event, focused on “Mythbusters and Mindfulness,” and included breakout sessions for children (Grades K–5), youth (Grades 6–12), college students, adults, and senior adults.

Sessions were led by faith leaders, mental health professionals, and medical practitioners—each offering insights and tools for cultivating emotional and spiritual well-being in every season of life.

Support for Local Nonprofits:

IFC (Interfaith Council) Provides meals and assistance to the community. UBC church members volunteer one Saturday a month during IFC’s lunch service.

TABLE  Provides emergency food aid to school-age children. UBC’s Club J Mission Kids hosts food drives and volunteers quarterly during one of TABLE’s bagging shifts.

Habitat  for Humanity Provides safe places to live for local families

Support for Nonprofits in the U.S.:

Baptists on Mission  An organization which helps with disaster relief, construction, missions, a mobile dental clinic, and more. UBC is a host site each year for a Mobile Dental Clinic facilitated by Baptists on Mission and UNC’s Pre-Dental Honor Society, Delta Delta Sigma.

Support for International Nonprofits:

International Justice Mission An international organization dedicated to stopping modern-day slavery. UBC supports this mission annually through a Cookies & Cocoa fundraiser during the annual Chapel Hill Christmas Tree lighting, co-hosted with the Town of Chapel Hill in UBC’s Memorial Garden.