University Baptist Church

University Baptist Church is a church in Starkville, MS 39759. It is one of 79 churches in Starkville.

Our mission is to create a sanctuary where every individual is valued and accepted. We strive to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly, reflecting the boundless love of our Creator.

At University Baptist Church, where "UBU@UBC" echoes our inclusive spirit, we embody the transformative love of Jesus. We welcome everyone to join us in worship, celebrating the diversity within God's community.

Starkville, MS, 39759

Website: http://www.ubcstarkville.org/

University Baptist Church is part of the Baptist family of churches in The American Church Story.

Ministries at University Baptist Church

  • Local Service
  • Global Missions
  • Interfaith Collaboration
  • Youth and Family Programs

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The community around University Baptist Church

Within about a mile of this church, more than 3 in 10 the people here live below the poverty line. More than a third of adults say they are socially isolated, and nearly a quarter of households aren't sure there will be enough to eat. That is two thousand neighbors — and some of them are already in these pews.

Pray for the households stretched past their means, and for this church to know their names.

  • Poverty Rate: 31.5% (19.9–43.1%)
  • Social Isolation: 36.6%
  • Food Insecurity: 22.1%
  • Obesity: 37.2%
  • Lack of Social/Emotional Support: 26.1%
  • Child Poverty: 24.3% (10.3–38.6%)
  • Fair/Poor Health Status: 20.2%
  • Housing Insecurity: 17.5%
  • Transportation Barriers: 13.5%
  • Utility Shutoff Threat: 12.4%
  • Uninsured All Ages (Census): 12.1% (6.6–17.6%)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, CDC PLACES (2019-2023, 2023), aggregated across 3 census tracts near this church.

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