Grace Varsek

“I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the world.”

-St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Where I serve

Hello beautiful people! I am blessed to be serving at Northern Arizona University in the lovely mountains of Flagstaff! 🏔

Team NAU 2025/26

Arizona has been my home for the last five years as I graduated from University of Arizona (#BEARDOWN4life!) 🐻

I have loved exploring a new region of this wonderful state!

My Story

Oh, where to begin with the story of discovering God’s love for me (and YOU 😉)!

I grew up in a devout Catholic family where faith was always a part of my life. I was the kid who willingly dressed up as Mother Teresa for my 4th-grade wax museum (at a public school, no less 😂).

Mother Teresa or tiny Grace?

As I grew up, I started asking harder questions about what I believed and by the time I got to college, I described myself as more “spiritual” than “religious.” I still went to Mass, but something was missing. My heart was hungry for more.

Without realizing it, my search for “Truth” became a search for the One who is Truth. I explored different religions, philosophies, and spiritual practices, hoping to find lasting fulfillment. All along, Jesus was drawing closer to me.

By the start of my junior year, I felt a strong call to go deeper into the faith I had inherited since birth. I kept asking questions and to my surprise, I actually found answers 😎. The more I searched, the more I discovered that Christianity wasn’t just a set of rules or traditions, but an invitation into a relationship with the living God.

The following semester, I studied abroad in the south of France, where Jesus, “drew me out into the wilderness and spoke tenderly to me” (Hosea 2:14). Over those seven months, I experienced the divine intimacy of being fully known and loved by a man named Jesus.

Outside of my favorite Cathedral – France 2024

When I returned home, I joined FOCUS discipleship at the beginning of my senior year and needless to say…it was life-changing!

Now, I have been called by name to share the hope of Jesus with those searching for joy, purpose, and a Love that is everlasting.

Because “our hearts are truly restless until they rest in Him.” ❤️

Your Impact

Wow! I can’t express how much your generosity means to me and to this mission. I truly couldn’t do it without the support of generous donors like you!

Chimbote, Peru – Spring Break Mission Trip (March 2026)

We’re all called to mission in different ways, some are called to go, and others are called to give. I’m so grateful that you’re walking with me in this journey. Your support means the world! 🌎

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Host	Retreat Type	Start Date	End Date
Tulane University	Way of the Disciple	09/05/24	09/07/24
University of Nebraska Lincoln	The Sanctifier	09/13/24	09/15/24
Parish Outreach	The Father’s House	09/16/24	09/18/24
Kansas State University	The Father’s House	09/20/24	09/22/24
University of Delaware	Rec	09/20/24	09/22/24
University of South Carolina – Columbia	Rec	09/27/24	09/29/24
St. Francis University	The Father’s House	10/04/24	10/06/24
Nicholls State University	The Father’s House	10/04/24	10/06/24
Northwestern State University	The Father’s House	10/11/24	10/13/24
University of Memphis	The Father’s House	10/11/24	10/13/24
Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville	The Father’s House	10/18/24	10/20/24
Ohio State University	The Father’s House	10/18/24	10/20/24
University of Dallas	The Sanctifier	10/24/24	10/26/24
Central Connecticut State University	The Father’s House	10/25/24	10/27/24
Universidad de Monterrey	The Father’s House	10/25/24	10/27/24
California State University – Fullerton	The Father’s House	10/25/24	10/27/24
Sts. Anne and Joaquim, Fargo, ND	Way of the Disciple	11/01/24	11/03/24
University of Krems	Men’s	11/01/24	11/03/24
University of Mary	The Father’s House	11/08/24	11/10/24
DePauw University	Rec	11/08/24	11/10/24
Philanthropy Engagement	Way of the Disciple	11/15/24	11/17/24
University of Passau	Rec	11/21/24	11/23/24
Texas A&M University	The Sanctifier	02/07/25	02/09/25
FOCUS Greek Southeast	The Father’s House	02/14/25	02/16/25
FOCUS Greek Midwest	The Father’s House	02/14/25	02/16/25
Worcester Polytechnic Institute	The Sanctifier	02/14/25	02/16/25
FOCUS Greek Southwest	The Father’s House	02/21/25	02/23/25
Wayne State University	The Father’s House	02/21/25	02/23/25
University of Illinois-Chicago	The Sanctifier	02/21/25	02/23/25
Queens College of the City University of New York	The Father’s House	03/07/25	03/09/25
Nicholls State University	Way of the Disciple	03/07/25	03/09/25
Grand Valley State University	The Father’s House	03/28/25	03/30/25
University of Northern Iowa	Way of the Disciple	04/03/25	04/05/25
University of Nebraska Lincoln	The Father’s House	04/04/25	04/06/25
Arizona State University	Men’s	02/07/25	02/09/25
University of Nebraska at Kearney	Rec	09/27/24	09/29/24