“The most powerful takeaway from Charlie Drew’s talks were that – even though we tend to model ourselves around how others perceive us – we are valuable because God makes us valuable. With God we are safe, and we are known.”

“Seeing everyone was the best part of the weekend.  It felt good to be a part of something bigger, even within a Zoom call.  I also appreciated the volunteer testimony – hearing him talk about his faith and the twists along the way made me feel more connected.”

“My favorite parts of Fall Weekend were the interview that Rev. Drew had with his daughter, and the Family Dinner that FOCUS New England shared together.  It was also meaningful to have FOCUS staff answer uncomfortable questions.  One thing that really resonated with me is the fact that humans matter solely because God says so.”