What is RUF Gotham?
RUF Gotham is a community of undergraduate students who…
GATHER
we meet up in the city, gathering to build a community together
EXPERIENCE
we experience the grace of Jesus together through the Word and prayer
PURSUE
together, we pursue the flourishing of each other, our schools, and our city
“If I could choose a favorite RUF memory - as hard as a task that is, since all my memories with RUF are pretty special - it would be the 2021 Christmas party because it was so much fun to attend and such a leap out of my comfort zone, but in the best way!”
— Ava (Fordham LC)
“If you are looking to find genuine and open-minded people to befriend with, reach out to RUF! There are always lots of events and hangouts planned, just show up and be ready to make friends. :)”
— Tao (The New School)
“My favorite memory is definitely the summer conference, where my friendship with other RUF members truly consolidated and I did a lot of fun activities”
— Luis (Fordham LC)
“I am so grateful for how the staff members have helped guide me and they always make an effort to get together and talk with students.”
— Lydia (Hunter College)
FAQs
Where is RUF Gotham?
Our students attend various schools in NYC, so the city is our campus!
Our community is primarily made up of students in midtown Manhattan and CUNY schools, such as Fordham Lincoln Center, Hunter College, City College, and more.
What does RUF stand for?
Reformed University Fellowship is the campus ministry of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) denomination. We bring to the university campus a love for God and people, while being connected to local churches. Present on over 140 university campuses nationwide and globally, we welcome students from all different religious and faith backgrounds into our community.
What does it look like to be a part of RUF Gotham?
As an undergraduate participating in RUF Gotham, you will find yourself journeying through college life with peers who may be going through similar struggles.
We have bi-weekly Large Group gatherings for a time of fellowship and teaching from Wei, who is our campus minister. We also have school-specific Small Groups happening through the week!
Check out our events here.
How do I get involved?
The best way is to join our gatherings! You can stay up to date on our meetups by following us on Instagram and signing up for our weekly updates.
Want to get in touch? You can DM us on Instagram, or email our campus minister here!