Upcoming Events
Ice cream and Pizza Social
september 14 @ 5 pm | Frio Gelato | Free!
We will meet at FRÍO Gelato (1301 Chicago Ave). From there, we'll either walk to Alie and Noah’s apartment for pizza and board games. If you can't make our meet-up time, call/text Mickey at 781-708-3573 to know where we are at a given time.
church visits
Sundays starting 9/17 (Morning and Afternoon)
Want to visit local churches with someone who goes there? We’re organizing church visits! If you’re interested, email mickey.sanchez@intervarsity.org. Also, you can see our list of churches to see who goes where.
Welcome back bbq
September 23 @ 11am - 1 pm | clark st. beach | rsvp
Reunite with old friends and meet new ones at our Welcome BBQ. We’ll have burgers and hot dogs and other food (including vegetarian options). We’ll also describe a bit about GCF and help you connect with churches if you’re looking.
Feel free to invite other grad students you know.
beginning of THE academic year Worship & Prayer Night
September 29 @ 7 pm | Alice millar chapel, choir room | tbd rsvp
Want to start the new academic year on the right foot? Join us as we pray together for the coming year. We’ll have a few snacks, lift up whatever is on your heart, and bear each other’s burdens.
Our location will be Parkes Hall, which is in the Alice Millar Religious Center (1870 Sheridan Rd), room 120. Text/Call 781-708-3573 if you need help finding us.
first friday Chapter Gathering: Flourishing in grad school
October 6 @ 7 pm | TGS Commons | rsvp
Want to thrive in grad school? How might our faith or perspective on life help or hinder that? Join us as we reflect on the gospel through the parable of the prodigal son and explore how it might apply to grad school. We’ll also have time to meet new friends or reconnect with old ones. A free dinner will be provided. Feel free to invite your friends!
apple picking w/ u Chicago GCF | RSVP
October 7 @ time TBD | carpool to county line orchard
Want to deepen your friendships, need a break, or just love apples and fall festivities? Join us as we go apple picking with our sister GCF from the University of Chicago. Details about when and where to meet on campus will be posted soon. In the meantime, please RSVP so we can get a good headcount. Car / minivan space might be limited so make sure to reserve your spot!
Past Events
Intersecting Stories: Their Story, My Story, Jesus’ Story
2022 Regional GCF Winter Retreat
January 14-15 | Cedar lake ministries, IN | RSVP Opens soon!
Connect with grad students at other campuses while reflecting on how our stories intersect with Jesus’ story, and what relevance that has for campus. Whether you’ve been following Jesus for a while, are new to the journey, or perhaps are still pondering your faith, you’re more than welcome to join us!
Christmas Party chapter meeting
december 3 @ 6 pm | TGS Commons | RSVP
Finals are done and it’s time to party! GCF will be co-hosting with the Catholic Graduate & Young Adult group. RSVP
Location: TGS Commons. Call / Text 781-708-3573 if you need help finding us.
2nd Chapter Meeting: Overview of the gospel of Mark
November 5 @ 6 pm | TGS Commons | RSVP
What is the Gospel of Mark all about? Come and find out as you connect with GCF folks from across our whole chapter. We’ll have dinner, an engaging speaker, and time for fellowship and games. RSVP
TGS Commons is in Seabury Hall. Call / Text 781-708-3573 if you need help finding us.
NU IV Arts Group dinner
September 25 @ 5:30 pm | Dick Ryan’s home, 611 Milburn Street
Whether you’re a musician or a theatre person or a dancer or a visual artist or a writer, there is an informal discussion group on campus where you can be with like-minded people to discuss practical issues of everyday life as an artist. How do we lead a life that is full of creativity and performance? How do we connect our art, our life and our art? Contact Dick Ryan for questions or to RSVP (FREE FOOD! But we need to know if you are coming so we can plan.) Phone 847 864-2704 or ryansafeplace@gmail.com. See flyer for more.
1st Chapter Meeting: Flourishing in grad school
September 24 @ 6 pm | TGS Commons | RSVP
How do you flourish in your faith while in grad school? Come and glean wisdom from Christian grad students who are further along in their programs. We’ll eat dinner and worship together, hear from and interact with a grad student panel, and enjoy some games and fellowship afterwards. RSVP
TGS Commons is in Seabury Hall. Call / Text 781-708-3573 if you need help finding us.
Prayer for start of year
September 20 @ 8 pm | Parkes 120
Welcome (Back) BBQ | September 18 @ 11 am | centennial park
Reunite with old friends and meet new ones at our Welcome BBQ. We’ll have burgers and hot dogs and other food (including vegetarian options). We’ll also describe a bit about GCF and help you connect with churches if you’re looking.
Feel free to invite other grad students you know.
Gelato Social & Hangout | Wednesday, September 15 at 6 PM
FRÍO Gelato (1301 Chicago Ave)
We will meet at FRÍO Gelato (1301 Chicago Ave). From there, we'll either walk or get driven to Nate & Jared's apartment (834 Judson St) to hang out some more and play some games. If you can't make our meet-up time, call/text Mickey at 781-708-3573 to know where we are at a given time.