What brought you to Christ in the City?
During my sophomore year of college spring break (March of 2023), I attended a
mission trip to Christ in the City in Denver. That week transformed my heart and the way I
loved others. I left the week knowing my time with Christ in the City wasn’t over. It stayed on
my heart, so I did a summer of service in Philadelphia the following summer (2024). During
those two months, I fell more deeply in love with Christ in the City’s mission and left
knowing I would be back yet once again. God’s faithfulness is so good!
How has Christ in the City helped you grow?
My time with Christ in the City has been very transformative. Learning to love the poor where they’re at and expect nothing in return has allowed me to love the people in my life more purely. Christ in the City has taught me what it means to love without counting the cost and that the Father will continually provide for me and for my friends on the street. I don’t have to be the one in control, and, in fact, I can’t provide materially for my friends. I only have myself to give, and I’ve learned that that’s enough. I’m learning to live a relationship-oriented and not a task-oriented life; to give of myself fully to the person in front of me. This year has shifted my worldview and priorities and conformed me closer to Christ.
A little bit about me…
I grew up in Philadelphia, PA for 12 years before my family moved to Savannah, GA.
I have a sister who is 18 months older than me that I am very close to. I spent the last four
wonderful years at the University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!) studying elementary education. I
am very passionate about teaching and can’t wait to do what I love for the rest of my life! I
love to read, line dance, drive with the windows down, check things off my bucket list,
stargaze, and spend time with friends. Ever since I moved to Georgia 10 years ago, I’ve
known I would be back in Pennsylvania one day!
Where is your hometown?
Savannah, Georgia