Who we are

Stone church with illuminated cross, steps leading to entrance, surrounded by trees and bushes, sunset sky in background.

University Lutheran Church, commonly known as "ULu," is a congregation of The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, serving local residents and students who want to be part of bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to our unique community.  We work in partnership with the Indiana District - LCMS and Faith Lutheran Church. We invite you to be a part of our fellowship.

YOU HAVE A HOME HERE, whether you're a Bloomington resident, undergrad, graduate student, single or married. We come pursuing various fields of study, from all walks of life, all states and many different nations to become connected to Christ, to each other, and to the whole Christian Church. Opportunities for Bible study and fellowship are available as the make-up of the congregation changes.  Join the many who’ve said, “ULu was the best part of being at IU!”

OUR BELIEFS

We proclaim the incarnate, crucified, risen, ascended, and returning Christ through Word and Sacrament ministry.  Click here for an in-depth statement of faith from the LCMS.  For those wishing to learn more, please consider speaking with Pastor Winterstein and joining our What We Believe Class.

Where are we located?

University Lutheran Church is located at the corner of 7th St. & Fess Ave., directly across from Dunn Meadow and the Indiana Memorial Union. ULu is never more than a 20-minute walk from anywhere on campus!

Parking near the church is limited.  Some public parking options are nearby (see below).

Need a ride?  Try "ULuber"!  Arrange for someone to pick you up and bring you to any ULu Divine Service or Event.  Please text your request to (509) 885-8275 and be sure to include your name and location.  It's free!

Diagram of the human respiratory system showing the larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs, with an inset illustrating the concept of the Internal Model Uncertainty (IMU).

ULu Parking Lot (Marked A on map): Four parking spaces are available in the gravel lot directly west of ULu. Access that lot via the alley behind the church (off of Indiana Ave. or Fess Ave.). Please call ahead (509-885-8275) if you need to use the lot due to disability or if you need help carrying something inside. Someone at the church will be happy to assist you.

Behind Student Legal Services (Marked B on map): ONLY ON SUNDAY. Paved lot behind Student Legal Services off of Fess Ave. It is not legal to park here without a permit, but parking operations does not send out attendants to give tickets on Sundays.

6th Street Parking Lots (Marked C on map): Free from 5:00 p.m. Friday until 7:00 a.m. Monday. Access this lot via 6th St. (one-way east) or alley parallel to 6th St. off of Dunn St. (one-way south) or Indiana Ave. (one-way north).

Street parking: Available (free) after 5:00 p.m. weekdays and all day on weekends on any street surrounding ULu (Indiana Ave., Fess Ave., 8th Street).

Map showing locations of two alleys, a church, and a black area labeled C. The church is near the intersection of E 7th St and a street labeled 'University Lutheran Church.' The alley is on the north side, and the black area C is on the south side of E 7th St, south of the church and near B.

Contact us

Get in touch! We look forward to hearing from you soon!