Washington University in St. Louis RUF International
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RUF International is a community for international students to build friendships and explore Christianity. We welcome WashU students from all backgrounds to join us for fun cultural events and meaningful conversations. Whether you are an international Christian hoping to grow and serve, or from a different background altogether and hoping to find real community while in America - we hope that RUF-I can be a home away from home for you!
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Are you an international student wanting to meet us? Or a St. Louisan wanting to volunteer? We'd love to hear from you! Write to us here.
Meet Our Team
Kirk Norris
Kirk and Anna both grew up in America but always had a heart for the diverse nations of the world. They met in St. Louis in 2010 while studying at Covenant Seminary, and graduating in 2012, they moved to Lviv, Ukraine to lead an RUF student ministry. During their 9 years in Ukraine, they had four children, Lucy, Finn, Evie, and Jane, who also love welcoming students into their home. When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the Norris family returned to America to start RUF-I at WashU.
When not hanging out with international students, you will probably find Kirk running, reading, watching sports, or reading Harry Potter to his kids. And Anna will be listening to podcasts, cooking, or playing Bingo with her kids.