We welcome you to College Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) in Hampden-Sydney, VA. While officially organized in 1835, College Church has represented a continuing Presbyterian presence in this community for over two centuries.  Our current building dates back to the early 1860s. An addition, which includes a fellowship hall and classrooms, was completed in 2002.

You will discover that College Church is a welcoming congregation that seeks to uphold the Reformed faith tradition in the 21st century. We are a diverse group of individual believers from the Hampden-Sydney College campus as well as from Farmville and the surrounding communities. We encourage you to join us for worship. You do not have to be affiliated with the College to attend; our congregation includes people from all over the area. Know that you would be warmly welcomed into the fellowship. You may even wish to involve yourself in the work and ministry of College Church.

Reverend Leach to retire – search underway for new pastor-chaplain

The Reverend M. Keith Leach, our beloved pastor for the last eight years, is retiring. Keith has served College Church and Hampden-Sydney College faithfully and tirelessly. We are very sad to see him leave us, but we wish him a long and happy retirement, with the hope that we will see him and Janis often.

To continue Keith’s legacy, College Church and Hampden-Sydney College now seek another creative, strategic, and energetic person to fill the blended position of Pastor-Chaplain to advance the dual mission of serving a congregational flock and a collegiate community. The Church and College share a strong tie of two centuries, with residents devoted to the compelling 250-year-old mission of the College “to form good men and good citizens.”

College Church is in the heart of the Hampden-Sydney campus, which offers an extensive mission field for the church. With the opportunity to help students determine their religious and spiritual calling, the dual role of Pastor-Chaplain, served by the College Church teaching elder, makes this a truly unique call.  

Applications for the position should be submitted through the Church Leadership Connection (CLC), Personal Discernment Form, found at PCUSA.org. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited.