If you were to walk through the doors of Free State Church in Lawrence, KS., looking like a college student, chances are that Marlyn and Laurie Ziegler would be the first people to greet you. For the past number of years they’ve played an important role in connecting the students with the congregation.

Every month the older adults host dinner & fun times for KU students in their homes. As many as 20 get together to unwind and share hearty meals of chili, casseroles, burgers or other things.