February 5

Lutheran Campus Ministry - Come hear about how the church reaches out to college students, providing  

worship and fellowship events. IW supports campus ministry at RIT by providing financial support through 

our Outreach Funding Team. The LYO and other members of our congregation also provide meals several 

times throughout the year on Sunday evenings for RIT students who attend the Lutheran worship. 

Feb. 12 & 19

A look at Reconciling in Christ - Come learn more about this ministry to gay and lesbian folks who are seeking 

welcome places for worship and community. Pastors Doug and Joanne will talk about the Reconciling in 

Christ ministry, and discuss how we can become a welcoming congregation to the gay and lesbian community. 

February 26

Come share in the discussion of Diana Butler Bass’s book, Christianity for the Rest of Us: How the 

Neighborhood Church is Transforming the Faith. From the introduction: “Mainline renewal is, as one 

Lutheran pastor told me, ‘not rocket science.’ As he said, ‘You preach the gospel, offer hospitality, and pay 

attention to worship and people’s spiritual lives. Frankly, you take Christianity seriously as a way of life.’” 

Through the lens of a number of diverse congregations, Bass shows how churches are going about doing this. 

An intriguing, hope-filled and inspiring book, you won’t want to miss this great discussion.