Reformed University Fellowship at Boston University is a student organization rooted in the Presbyterian Church in America's mission to reach students for Christ and equip them for meaningful service. Operating in Boston, MA, RUF at BU creates a distinctive community where students from any background can engage authentically with God's word, explore faith questions openly, and build relationships centered on loving God and others. The organization's identity reflects three core commitments: being reformed in holding to historic Protestant Christian convictions, being for the university by serving the campus community, and being a fellowship that gathers people together across various settings.
At its heart, RUF at Boston University understands community as the primary vehicle for spiritual growth and transformation. Students describe their experience with the organization as encountering God's grace through authentic fellowship with others who share their spiritual journey. The community welcomes not only Boston University students but also welcomes students from across the Boston, MA area who are seeking a place to belong, ask difficult questions, and grow in their faith together.
Through weekly gatherings that include worship, Bible discussions, service projects, and social gatherings, RUF creates multiple touchpoints for students to engage at whatever level feels right for them. The organization recognizes that college years are formative, and by providing a supportive community grounded in biblical Christianity, Reformed University Fellowship at Boston University helps students develop a faith perspective that shapes their values, relationships, and future service in the world.
Boston, MA