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University Church

University Church in Jacksonville is led by Senior Pastor Frank Ciresi. Sunday UGroups are followed by worship and biblical teaching, with additional small groups and children's and student programs on Wednesday evenings. Nursery care serves infants and toddlers, UKids serves younger children, and University Student Ministry gathers middle and high school students. Vida Abundante is the church's Spanish-language ministry, led by Henry Cruz. Young-adult gatherings, small groups and opportunities to serve help people connect throughout the week.

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Updated Oct 9, 2026

Service Times

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Sunday

UGroups

9:25 AM

Worship

10:25 AM

Wednesday

UGroups

6:30 PM

UKids

6:30 PM

Youth

6:30 PM

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At a Glance

University Church meets at 5520 University Boulevard West, Jacksonville, FL 32216. Sunday UGroups begin at 9:25 AM and worship at 10:25 AM. Wednesday UGroups, UKids and student ministry begin at 6:30 PM. Nursery care serves children from birth through age three, Sunday 9:25 AM-12:15 PM and Wednesday 6:30-7:45 PM. UKids serves K4 through fifth grade, with Sunday School at 9:25 AM, children's worship at 10:25 AM, and Wednesday activities from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Students in grades six through twelve meet Sunday at 9:25 AM and Wednesday 6:30-8:00 PM. Henry Cruz leads Vida Abundante, the Spanish-language ministry; contact the church for its current meeting time. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. Call 904-737-6330 or email church@ucsjax.com.

Kids ministry: Available

Church Ministries

Life Stages

NurseryNursery: Yes
PreschoolPreschool: Yes
ElementaryElementary: Yes
Middle SchoolMiddle School: Yes
High SchoolHigh School: Yes
Young AdultsYoung Adults: Yes
Seniors?Seniors: Unknown

Care & Support

Small GroupsSmall Groups: Yes

Special Ministries

Programs & Outreach

Global MissionsGlobal Missions: Yes

Visit & Contact

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Accessibility

Parking?Parking: Unknown
Accessible parking?Accessible parking: Unknown
Wheelchair accessible?Wheelchair accessible: Unknown
Accessible restrooms?Accessible restrooms: Unknown
Hearing assistance?Hearing assistance: Unknown
Sign language?Sign language: Unknown

Questions

When and where does University Church meet?

Visit 5520 University Boulevard West, Jacksonville, FL 32216. Sunday UGroups are at 9:25 AM, followed by worship at 10:25 AM. Wednesday UGroups begin at 6:30 PM. Worship includes music, Bible teaching and a time of response, generally lasting a little over an hour.

What programs are available for children?

Nursery serves birth-age three, Sunday, 9:25 AM-12:15 PM, and Wednesday, 6:30-7:45 PM. UKids serves K4-fifth grade: Sunday School at 9:25 AM, children's worship at 10:25 AM and Wednesday activities, 6:30-7:30 PM. Ask the children's team about placement and check-in.

What groups are available for students and adults?

Grades six-twelve meet Sunday at 9:25 AM and Wednesday, 6:30-8:00 PM. Young adults have a separate ministry, and UGroups meet around different neighborhoods during the week. Vida Abundante is the Spanish-language ministry; confirm its current meeting time with that team.

When is the church office open?

The office opens Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Where can I watch recorded teaching?

Recorded teaching is available from the Media section at https://ucjax.com/media and the official YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/@ucjax.

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Leadership

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Frank Ciresi

Senior Pastor

Church Values and Beliefs

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Mission

We ignite passion in worship, involve people in community, and impact the world as we live on mission.

Theology Survey

Bible Interpretation
LiteralFlexible
Authority
Scripture AloneScripture and Tradition
Salvation by
Faith AloneFaith and Obedience
Baptism as
SymbolicSacrament
Security of Salvation
PermanentConditional
Conversion as
MomentProcess
Same-sex Relationships
Non-AffirmingAffirming
Pastoral Qualifications
Only MaleMale or Female

Other Information

Office Hours

Monday

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Tuesday

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Wednesday

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Thursday

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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