The Common Cup

One of the biggest joys of being a parent is seeing your children grow in their faith.

When we moved back to Michigan, we quickly found our church home right down the road. It was good for Sam, as he would meet kids from school there, and it was good for us as we would feel a part of our little community.

But Luke, our oldest, had moved across town to Ann Arbor, and I knew it would be important for him to find a church of his own. And he did! University Lutheran Chapel is located in the heart of Ann Arbor, within walking distance to the University of Michigan campus. It is a church that makes the university students one of their big priorities as they minister to these young people. 

One unique way that they serve their neighbors is through their cafe, called The Common Cup. Seriously, I love the name of this cafe! What could be better?

Last month, I went to an evening service with Luke, and we hung out in the cafe before services, too. It was wonderful! The pastor is a young, dynamic guy with great vision and a truly caring spirit. It made me so happy to know that Luke is attending a church where he can worship and serve with other young people as they do life together.

This week is finals week on campus, and the cafe was open until the wee hours of the night to serve the college students in their late night study sessions. Luke's bible study group was there, cooking and serving the students and sharing the love of Christ. It's a beautiful thing.

I made a coffee themed card today! I got this used stamp set from a buy/sell forum recently. It's called "Let's Chat" and it is from Concord and 9th.

I thought I would use patterned papers, but decided to just borrow the color palette instead.

{Today's Brew: Let's Chat (Concord and 9th), PTI inks and card stock, MFT Blueprints die-namics dies, embossing powder}

Blessings on your Sunday, cafe friends!