From staff reports

Georgian Court University, Lakewood, is once again serving up “Agape Latte” – an evening of coffee, tea and sweets accompanied by some honest discussion about God.

“People like to talk about being spiritual, but when you start to talk about God, that can be a difficult conversation,” said Evelyn Saul Quinn, university vice president for mission integration. “This opportunity brings together a cross-section of students from the campus that would not normally come together.”

Since the beginning of the school year, Georgian Court University has been holding two “Agape Latte” events per semester. More than 75 students attended the first event in September, which featured university President Joseph R. Marbach, who spoke about how answering God’s call eventually led him to GCU. Other speakers have included Jasmina “Jazz” Perazic, head women’s basketball coach, and Joseph F. Gower, professor of theology/religious studies.

The final speaker for the academic year will be Deidre Keelen, beloved chef in the university’s dining hall. She will speak on “Food for the Soul” at 6:45 p.m. April 27 in the Gavan Student Lounge. The event is free.

“She’s an important part of our community,” Quinn said. “She’s a person who exudes faith.”

“Agape Latte” is a program run by Boston College, which Quinn and a student delegation visited last spring. Since the visit, Boston College has been assisting GCU with the program. GCU’s Agape Latte is the first at a Mercy university.

“You’d be amazed at the level of conversations that take place,” Quinn said in describing the previous discussion evenings. “It really inspires people to think about their faith journey.”

Georgian Court University is located at 900 Lakewood Ave, Lakewood.

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