Instantly Welcoming

Instantly Welcoming

Ellie came to Georgia Tech as a second-year student. After her freshman experience at NC State had left her feeling isolated and spiritually adrift, she felt overwhelmed and disconnected and was searching for a place where she could truly belong. She approached...
Welcoming, Friendly, and Accepting

Welcoming, Friendly, and Accepting

At the beginning of spring semester, Ali Lumpkin asked if she could study Grace House for one of her classes: “While I was conducting my study, I started to look forward to Thursday coffee events just like their regular coffee-goers because while I observed...
Instant Connection

Instant Connection

Both my parents are ELCA pastors. Sometimes when I mention this to friends or people I meet, I notice a skeptical look on their faces. It’s like they’re wondering if I’ll be stricter or different somehow. But every time, especially when I mention that they’re the same...