Need · SteadyPrayer
Building a campus wide culture of prayer
- Organize daily, weekly and special prayer meetings.
- Write devotionals, prayer guides and spiritual challenges.
FaithfulnessCompassionConsistency
Spiritual
Prayer & Spiritual Growth
Tue & Fri · 7:00 to 8:30 AM · Geisel Library Prayer Room
Teams · UC San Diego · 15 teams · 2 formation circles
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Teams at Watch Altars UC San Diego
Teams by area
Six ministry areas and the formation circles. Each row is one area, every team in it side by side.
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Spiritual
3 teamsNeed · Steady
Need · GrowingWorship
Leading the chapter into God's presence
- Rehearse weekly and lead Sunday and event worship.
- Develop new vocalists, musicians and worship leaders.
Musical abilityHumilityReliability
Need · HighBible Study
Grounding students in Scripture and maturity
- Facilitate weekly small groups across the colleges.
- Train and support discipleship leaders.
Teaching giftListeningBiblical knowledge
Outreach
2 teams
Need · GrowingEvangelism
Sharing Jesus boldly across campus
- Plan campus outreaches and Library Walk events.
- Train students to share their faith naturally.
BoldnessWarmthInitiative
Need · GrowingMissions
Serving the vulnerable, near and far
- Organize service projects and mission trips.
- Partner with local nonprofits and shelters.
Servant heartLogisticsCultural sensitivity
Community & Care
4 teams
Need · GrowingEvents
Creating gatherings where students belong
- Plan and run weekly fellowship and signature events.
- Manage logistics, scheduling and venues.
OrganizationCreativityTeamwork
Need · GrowingHospitality
Making every person feel seen and cared for
- Welcome newcomers and run the connect table.
- Follow up with first time guests promptly.
WarmthEmpathyAttentiveness
Need · GrowingWellness
Whole person health, body, mind and spirit
- Organize intramural sports and group hikes.
- Host wellness and mental health workshops.
EnergyCareOrganization
Need · GrowingInternational
Welcoming the nations into family
- Host welcome nights and culture celebrations.
- Offer language exchange and practical support.
Cross cultural warmthHospitalityLanguages a plus
Creative & Media
2 teams
Need · GrowingMedia & Comms
Telling the story of what God is doing
- Run social media, the content calendar, newsletters and livestreams.
- Capture photo and video at every event.
StorytellingPhoto or videoDesign eye
Need · GrowingCreative Art
Making beauty that points to God
- Create visual art and stage design for our gatherings.
- Lead dance, drama and spoken word.
Artistic talentCreativityPerformance
Academic
2 teams
Need · HighTutoring
Helping students thrive in the classroom
- Run peer tutoring sessions across subjects.
- Host study halls during midterms and finals.
Subject expertisePatienceEncouragement
Need · SteadyAlumni
Keeping graduates part of the family
- Maintain and grow the alumni network.
- Plan reunions, panels and homecoming.
RelationalOrganizedFollow through
Operations
2 teams
Need · GrowingTechnology
Where faith and technology meet for good
- Maintain the website, app and registration systems.
- Host coding workshops and hackathons.
CodingProblem solvingCuriosity
Need · SteadyFinance
Integrity, transparency and generosity
- Build and monitor the annual budget.
- Manage giving records and reimbursements.
NumeracyIntegrityDiscretion
Formation circles
Fellowships alongside any team
New triads each quarterMen of Valor
Brotherhood · Accountability · Formation
- Weekly accountability triads and honest check ins.
- Studies on biblical manhood, purity and purpose.
Open to all men
New circles each quarterVirtuous Woman
Sisterhood · Grace · Formation
- Weekly discipleship circles and heart to heart check ins.
- Studies on identity, wisdom and Proverbs 31 womanhood.
Open to all women
No team matches this filter yet. Try another time of day.
Behind the scenes
A day in the life
Pick a team and walk through a real week with them, from setup to the moment it all comes together.
Wednesday and Sunday · Worship
Set the atmosphere for worship
Weekly rhythmThe impact
Leading the room into God's presence.
- Wed 6 PM
Setup and soundcheck
Load in at Price Center Theater, run cables and balance the in ear monitors before the band starts.
- Wed 7 PM
Rehearsal and devotion
Run the setlist, then gather to pray over the lyrics and the students who will walk through the doors.
- Sun 9 AM
Call time
Line check, a final run of the set, and an acoustic prelude as students arrive from across campus.
- Sunday
Lead worship live
The moment it all becomes worth it, as the room lifts its voice together.
First and third Saturday · Missions
Be the hands and feet
Weekly rhythmThe impact
Tangible love for the city of San Diego.
- 10:00 AM
Gather and commission
Meet the team at the service site, pack meal kits and hygiene bags, and commission the day in prayer.
- Morning
Serve with a local partner
Distribute meals alongside a local shelter, share conversation and pray with anyone who is open.
- Midday
Debrief over lunch
Gather as a team to share the stories of the morning and lift up the people you met.
- Afternoon
Follow up and plan
Log connections, coordinate the next partners, and rest knowing the city was loved well today.
Tuesday · Media & Comms
Tell the story of God moving
Weekly rhythmThe impact
Carrying what God is doing on campus far beyond the room.
- Tue 5 PM
Content planning
Plan the week's reels, testimonies and event promos together at the Media Lab, Price Center.
- This week
Capture interviews
Film student testimonies around campus, the real stories that move people to come and see.
- This week
Edit and design
Cut footage, color grade, and lay out graphics for this weekend's gatherings.
- This week
Publish
Push the week's stories live across socials, the newsletter and the livestream.
Monday and Thursday · Tutoring
Serve through scholarship
Weekly rhythmThe impact
Free academic help, given with patience and grace.
- 6:00 PM
Open the study rooms
Set up at Geisel Library for students preparing for midterms and problem sets.
- First hour
One on one sessions
Walk a freshman through calculus. Patience and encouragement matter as much as the math.
- Second hour
Group study hall
Host a chemistry review with whiteboards, snacks and a culture of grace under pressure.
- 8:00 PM
Pray and close
End the night praying with students about exams, anxiety and the things grades cannot fix.
What holds us together
Our culture and values
Every Watch Altars team runs on the same DNA. These are not slogans on a wall, they are how we treat each other and the campus we are called to.
Christ at the Center
Jesus is not a department, He is the reason every team exists. We serve to make Him known (John 14:6).
Family Before Function
You are a son or daughter before you are a volunteer. We care about your soul long after the event ends.
Serve with Excellence
We give God our best work, not our leftovers, whether that is a sound mix, a meal or a math problem.
Everyone Grows
Every role is a discipleship pathway. We raise leaders, not just fill rosters, and we celebrate progress.
Radically Welcoming
No prerequisites, no cliques. Whether you are exploring faith or rooted in it, there is a seat saved for you.
For the Whole Campus
We exist for UC San Diego, believers and skeptics alike. The city is our parish and the campus our mission field.
Get plugged in
Tell us where you would love to serve.
Pick any of the 15 teams or 2 formation circles. Your request reaches the Watch Altars UC San Diego team, who connect you with that team leader by email.