RUF-I Fall Calendar

September 1 – December 3, 2026

This is the RUF-I calendar for Fall 2026. Come to whatever fits your schedule — you don’t need to have been before (including Bible Studies. All events are open to all Columbia grad students, regardless of what events you’ve been to in the past or your religious convictions or non-convictions; all backgrounds are welcome.)

Weekly Rhythm (most weeks)

• Wednesdays: Bible Study (sign-up here)

• Thursdays: Dinner & Discussion

• Fridays: Coffee & Tea

• Once a month: Larger Social Event (see below)

September

Special / Kickoff Events

• Sat, Sept 12 (11:00am–12:00pm): Neighborhood Tour RSVP HERE

• Tue, Sept 15: Donuts at the Cathedral Steps (St. John the Divine) RSVP HERE

Wednesday Bible Studies

• (Sign-up and join here at anytime in the semester)

• Sept 16: Bible Study kickoff

• Sept 23: Bible Study

• Sept 30: Break Week (No Bible Study)

Thursday Dinner & Discussion

• Sept 17: Dinner & Discussion kickoff (RSVP HERE)

• Sept 24: Dinner & Discussion RSVP HERE

(No Sept 3 event — many students are still arriving and orientation activities are happening.)

Friday Coffee & Tea

• Sept 18: Coffee & Tea

• Sept 25: Coffee & Tea

Monthly Social Event

• Sun, Sept 20: Emmanuel Pres. Church Visit and Free Lunch

October

Wednesday Bible Studies

• (Sign-up and join here at anytime in the semester)

• Oct 7: Bible Study

• Oct 14: Bible Study

• Oct 21: Break Week (No Bible Study)

• Oct 28: Bible Study

Thursday Dinner & Discussion

• Oct 1: Dinner & Discussion

• Oct 8: Dinner & Discussion

• Oct 15: Dinner & Discussion

• Oct 22: Break Week (No Dinner & Discussion)

• Oct 29: Dinner & Discussion

Friday Coffee & Tea

• Oct 2: Coffee & Tea

• Oct 9: Coffee & Tea

• Oct 16: Coffee & Tea

• Oct 23: Coffee & Tea

• Oct 30: Coffee & Tea

Monthly Social Event

• Sat, Oct 24: Upstate Hike

November

Wednesday Bible Studies

• (Sign-up and join here at anytime in the semester)

• Nov 4: Bible Study

• Nov 11: Bible Study

• Nov 18: Break Week (No Bible Study)

• Nov 25: Thanksgiving Break (No Bible Study)

Thursday Dinner & Discussion

• Nov 5: Dinner & Discussion

• Nov 12: Dinner & Discussion

• Nov 19: Break Week (No Dinner & Discussion)

• Nov 26: Thanksgiving (No Dinner & Discussion)

Friday Coffee & Tea

• Nov 6: Coffee & Tea

• Nov 13: Coffee & Tea

• Nov 20: Coffee & Tea

• Nov 27: Thanksgiving Break (No Coffee & Tea)

Monthly Social Event

• Sat, Nov 21: Thanksgiving Celebration

December

Wednesday Bible Studies

• (Sign-up and join here at anytime in the semester)

• Dec 2: Final Bible Study

Thursday Dinner & Discussion

• Dec 3: Christmas Party

  Final event of Fall 2026.

Friday Coffee & Tea

(None scheduled after Dec 3, as students begin preparing for finals.)

Quick Picks (high-level summary)

Dinner & Discussion (Thursdays)

• Sept: 10, 17, 24

• Oct: 1, 8, 15, 29 (break Oct 22)

• Nov: 5, 12 (break Nov 19; no event Nov 26)

• Dec: 3 (Christmas Party)

Bible Studies (Wednesdays)

• (Sign-up and join here at anytime in the semester)

• Sept: 9, 16, 23 (break Sept 30)

• Oct: 7, 14, 28 (break Oct 21)

• Nov: 4, 11 (break Nov 18; no event Nov 25)

• Dec: 2

Coffee & Tea (Fridays)

• Sept: 11, 18, 25

• Oct: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

• Nov: 6, 13, 20 (no event Nov 27)

Major Events

• Sat, Sept 5: Neighborhood Tour

• Fri, Sept 15: Donuts at the Cathedral Steps (St. John the Divine)

• Sat, Oct 24: Upstate Hike

• Sat, Nov 21: Thanksgiving Celebration

• Thu, Dec 3: Christmas Party (final event of the semester)