Thanks to Vintage Lunch Sponsors, Brenda Cox & Elyse Ashley

This fall, we’re asking our community to consider sponsoring a Vintage Lunch. Each lunch is catered by a local Charlottesville eatery and helps feed 30-40 students who come hungry for food and community and spiritual nourishment.

Brenda Cox is a long time friend of Theological Horizons and a former board member. She and her good friend Elyse Ashley are sponsoring a Vintage lunch together.

Why did you choose to sponsor a Vintage lunch? How are you connected with Theological Horizons?

Brenda: “This is something I used to do several years ago with great delight. My initial exposure to and involvement with Theological Horizons was through these lunches. Later, I joined the Board for a season. I’ve often said I would have loved to have had my own children (now long out of college) have a similar opportunity to meet, seek, learn, share….and be fed! This is such a meaningful hour for all. “

Elyse: “I met Karen years ago when I returned to live in Cville and learned about Theological Horizons. Subsequently, I have attended and enjoyed many of the gatherings sponsored by this wonderful UVA ministry, including Vintage Lunches. I’m struck by the range of topics and speakers that all lead to the same truth. And how much of what is shared speaks of the beauty around us and the source of that beauty. We are blessed!”

What advice would you give to students?

From Elyse: “I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” - CS Lewis

From Brenda: “My advice (based on my own college experience) is this: 'love yourself enough to take care of yourself - body, mind, and soul. That would entail prioritizing in the face of the call of academics, activities, people, groups…..seek a balance! Vintage lunch is one of many paths to help create a level ground on which to walk'.”