As a way for Creighton University students to come together and discuss their faith in a warm and inviting environment, Agape Latte was introduced to campus beginning April 5.
As its mission states, “Agape Latte provides warm coffee, hospitable space, and meaningful stories of everyday faith.”
According to Arts and Sciences senior Maria Watson, it is intended to “be a resource for students to learn and explore their own spirituality” Watson, who serves as a core team member who spreads the word about the event.
“Agape Latte is a program that was brought here from Boston College that connects students with other campus rock stars on the basis of sharing stories about faith journeys,” says Watson.
Creighton University’s Campus Ministry held its first Agape Latte event at the Skutt Fireplace with guest speaker Charisse Williams, assistant dean for the undergraduate Business programs.
Williams shared her faith journey, speaking near a packed Skutt staircase filled with students eager to listen and indulge in the free coffee and sweets.
In her discussion, Williams spoke on faith being on her own terms, often reiterating to students that “Jesus has the wheel, and he’s the ultimate GPS.”
“I liked the sense of community at Agape Latte,” said College of Nursing freshman Mariah Gay. “There was a really good turnout, and it was really cool to see so many people coming to listen to someone speak about their faith journey.”
Agape Latte plans to do monthly events with a variety of speakers from Creighton’s campus.
“I can see Agape Latte being a monthly event that the Creighton community looks forward to,” said Arts and Sciences sophomore Liz Macro, who is a member of the social media core team.
“Campus Ministry is a place that is such a great home base for so many people on this campus, and I think Agape Latte is going to be such a great way to extend that reach to the rest of campus too,” Watson said.
“I — along with everyone else who helped plan the event — was super pleased at how the first Agape Latte event went,” Macro said. “We couldn’t have asked for a better speaker or audience.”