The Crossing is a partnership campus ministry of The Wesley Foundation, Wayland Christian Community, Madison Campus Ministry, AND... 

   

We are grateful for our affiliations and support (particularly United Methodist, United Church of Christ, American Baptist and Presbyterian Church USA). However, individual support and student participation is open to all and in fact includes a variety of religious traditions, understandings and commitments, for which we are equally grateful. No matter what your religious affiliation (or lack thereof) a warm welcome awaits you at The Crossing.

The Crossing is a Campus Ministry whose mission is to support university students as they encounter the many crossings of their lives. Here at the university, students experience not just the intersection of streets, but the intersections of their past with their future, science with religion, university with community, nation with world and so much more.

We are students and staff from many backgrounds eager to welcome others to join us in our journey of faith growth and service to God. We invite you to bring your faith, questions, doubts, commitment, desire to grow spiritually, desire to be of service to others and join us.

The Crossing . . .
	Maintains a theologically diverse open-minded Christian ministry for students
	Welcomes individuals wherever they find themselves on their faith journey
	Becomes a place where Christian traditions meet and embrace
	Provides opportunities for friendship, guidance, counseling, and community
	Offers freedom to explore, question and affirm faith in a respectful environment
	Strives to be a creative center of transforming life and love

The Crossing has space available for rent by Non-Profit Organizations or UW Faculty, Staff and Grad Student--either long-term, a special event or regularly scheduled rehearsals and classes. 

We offer wireless internet access, pianos on every floor, reasonable rates and flexibility that accommodates music rehearsals, discussion groups, yoga classes, and a whole lot more!

The Crossing is proud to offer a smoke-free and alcohol-free environment. Please contact the Crossing Administrator and provide a Room Request Form with your request.

Recitals

The Crossing sanctuary offers superb acoustics to both vocalists and instrumentalists. 

Fill out a Room Request Form and send it to the Crossing Administrator

Cost: $25.00 security deposit to secure your date

$75.00 flat fee for the hall that includes recital, reception and rehearsal time

$25.00 grand piano use fee

Note: The security deposit is returned if you sufficiently clean up and return all borrowed keys.

Weddings

The simple yet elegant sanctuary has a beautiful hardwood floor and wooden pews that comfortably seat 150. Located near downtown Madison, the Crossing would be a perfect place to celebrate your special day. The newly renovated basement would also be a great place for a reception.

Fill out a Room Request Form and Send it to the Crossing Administrator 

Cost: $50.00 security deposit to confirm your wedding reservation

$200.00 flat fee that includes ceremony, rehearsal and set-up

$25.00 grand piano use fee

Note:  The security deposit will be returned if you clean up and return all borrowed keys.

Room Rentals

Basement

Fireside Lounge

Room 215

From time to time The Crossing has building space available for rent. Whether you'd like to hold a small discussion group, practice a dance routine, or lead a meditation group, The Crossing might have the space for you. There is a cozy fireside lounge, two conference rooms, a large basement and several other rooms that might work for your needs.

Fill out a Room Request Form and send it to the Crossing Administrator

Cost: Groups may be subject to small fees. 

Contact the Crossing Administrator for details.

Note: Room requests are granted at the discretion of The Crossing Administrator.

Madison Campus Ministry
 

Bill Fiore, President

" I came to the Crossing Ministry by way of the Wayland Foundation and subsequently Madison Campus Ministry, serving both organization's boards and have served as a past president of the Wayland Foundation and currently as President of Madison Campus Ministry. Although I entered the ministry as a duty to my current church and with a lot of concern about what I perceived to be today's student's lack of spirituality, I have been overwhelmed by how wrong I was --- today's students are spiritually charged in abundance. They have and use energy that takes my breath away. I have come to love the way they can work together, overcoming their religious differences and learning from each other about the vast diversity in modern Christianity. They are unafraid to venture deeply into their world to present living examples of the principles that Christ left to all of us. There is no shortage of energy, commitment, and concern for their world --- its environment, injustices and future. They express and live their spirituality in different ways than I did as a student of the sixties, but nevertheless they are quite remarkably spirit filled and driven. God has granted me the gift to serve for and with these young and deeply inspiring Christians ---certainly one of the greatest gift's he has ever offered me."

Jim Hook, Vice President
Cecilia Holder, Treasurer
Mary Fiore, Secretary
Ed Daub
Barbara Hummel
Gayle Love
Gail O'Neal
Jim Roseberry