Mission

The Office of the Chaplain, as a part of Brenau Student Development and Engagement, exists to be a resource for all Brenau Students, faculty, staff and university constituents to nurture individual and shared spiritual awareness and growth, build community relations on and beyond the campus, and encourage service to others.

The Office of the Chaplain, and University Chaplain Rev. Andrea Corso Johnson, M.Div., work to achieve this mission by:

  • Promoting an environment that welcomes all faiths and spiritual needs of the campus community.
  • Working with students to promote their own moral, religious, emotional, and spiritual development and educational success.
  • Contributing to the holistic development of students across communities through programs, events, leadership development, and membership.
  • Offering interfaith programming as well support and leadership (as needed) for students and student religious organizations.
  • Maintaining confidentiality in the navigation of sensitive situations.
  • Supporting departmental or institutional projects and programs, including University events and traditions.

The Office of the Chaplain and the Brenau Spirituality program, led by Brenau’s University Chaplain, Rev. Andrea Corso Johnson, M.Div., serve as a free spiritual resource for all Brenau Students, Faculty, Staff, and all University constituencies.

All programming and events from the Office of the Chaplain, as part of the Brenau Spirituality program, will also be announced in Brenau This Week student newsletter and the Brenau Update faculty and staff newsletter. Additionally, flyers will be posted on bulletin boards all around campus.

Please follow @brenaustudentlife and @brenau.chaplainandrea on Instagram for all announcements and information regarding Brenau Spirituality programming and ongoing spiritual wellness opportunities through The Office of the Chaplain and Brenau Spirituality, led by Brenau’s University Chaplain, Rev. Andrea Corso Johnson, M.Div.

Brenau Students, faculty, or staff who want to connect with a local faith community of their respective faith tradition, religion, spirituality, or any local faith community interested in connecting with the Brenau University community can contact Brenau’s University Chaplain:

Andrea Corso Johnson, university chaplain
Andrea Corso Johnson, M.Div.

University Chaplain


[email protected]
(770) 297-5903

Events

To enhance, develop, and engage your spiritual wellness at Brenau University, check out the programming available from The Office of the Chaplain and Brenau Spirituality, led by Brenau’s University Chaplain, Rev. Andrea Corso Johnson, M.Div.:

Upcoming Events

Chat with the Chaplain

Chat with the Chaplain

Spiritual care sessions provide Brenau students, faculty & staff with a free, 45-minute, confidential, one on one opportunity to receive spiritual care, compassionate support, and faith development guidance according to an individual’s communicated needs.

Spiritual care is inclusive, welcoming, and affirming of all identities, faith traditions, religions, and spiritualities.

Confidential Prayer Requests

Confidential Prayer Requests are available as a free & confidential resource for all Brenau Students, Faculty & Staff. 

Confidential Prayer Requests are for: 

  • Difficult times in life where you need compassionate support.
  • Times of joy and celebration where you would like a spiritual partner with whom to share.
  • Times in life when you seek a safe spiritual space to share your personal concerns for your community, country, and all of creation.
confidential prayer
Prayer Yoga is in the house at Grace Episcopal Church @gecgainesville this fall 🧘🏽‍♀️⛪🧘🏻🍂🧘‍♂️

💲Cost: FREE 

👇Register here + more info: 

http://www.gracechurchgainesville.org/yoga

🪷 Come connect your body, your mind, and your spirituality, starting in September! 

🤲🏽 People of all faiths, spiritualities, and traditions are welcome to attend.

📲 If you have any questions, please reach out to me anytime: 
acorsojohnson@brenau.edu (email or Google Chat)
770-297-5903 (call or text) 

#prayeryoga #graceepiscopalchurch #officeofthechaplainBrenauUniversity #brenaustudentlife #brenauuniversity 
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🫶 Better get to livin' y'all! 

🧳 Come join the Office of the Chaplain at our very first Day Trip Spirituality event this year @gainesvillefumc: 

⛪Gainesville First United Methodist Church 
📍Sunday, September 13, 2026 
🕙 10:00 am-12:00 pm

🔗 To receive visit details, please register at the link in my bio.

👉 Or reach out to me directly: 
📨 acorsojohnson@brenau.edu (email or Google Chat)
📳 770-297-5903 (call or text)

🗺️ Can't wait to take a little trip with you! 

#DayTripSpirituality
#BrenauUniversityOfficeoftheChaplain
#GainesvilleFirstUnitedMethodistChurch 
#brenaustudentlife
#brenauuniversity
🐅🖤💛⛪🧳🌱🙏😁🗺️📳📨🔗🕙📍

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We're back again 😎🙏🏾🐅🖤💛✨

🎉Come join the party with the Brenau University's Office of the Chaplain! 

🕯️Weekly programming is available all year long to help you grow & develop your spirituality, faith, and overall well-being: 

🙏🏾 Brenau Prayer Collective:
🗓️ Tuesdays, 12:30-1:00 pm
📍 Chaplain Andrea's Office, Owens 110

🙏 Chaplain's Corner 
🗓️ Thursdays, 12:00-2:00 pm
📍 Senior Dining Hall (in Hopkins Dining Hall)

🗣️ Contact Chaplain Andrea to receive weekly calendar reminders: 
acorsojohnson@brenau.edu | 770-297-5903

#BrenauUniversityOfficeoftheChaplain 
#brenauprayercollective
#chaplainscorner
#brenaustudentlife
#brenauuniversity
🙏🏾🙏📍🥗🕯️🗓️😎🐅🖤💛✨

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Come join in with the Office of the Chaplain & stop by today to receive your very own blessing for the new year 📚🎒🏫

The best is yet to come at Brenau University! 🖤💛🐅🙌✨

#brenaustudentlife #officeofthechaplainBrenauUniversity #blessingforbeginnings
#brenauuniversity 
#brenau

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Take a little trip with me... ☺️🧳🚙🗺️📍🎟️

👣 And explore your sense of curiosity, faith, and spirituality, right here in Gainesville! 

🚙 This year, the Office of the Chaplain is hitting the road to visit several of our wonderful, Gainesville faith communities, and the entire Brenau University community is invited! 

🔗 If you'd like to come along for the trip, please fill out the interest form at the link in my bio & you'll receive more info + details. 

🌱 Looking forward to growing with you this year, Brenau University! 

#BrenauOfficeoftheChaplain #brenaustudentlife #brenauuniversity #daytripspirituality #faithcommunity

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✡️ Saved To Tell My Story: The Life of Holocaust Survivor George Rishfeld

🤲🏾 All are warmly welcomed and invited to attend a meaningful learning opportunity in the Gainesville community offered by Chabad of Hall County, featuring the testimony of Holocaust Survivor, George Rishfeld.

🧑‍💻A full description of the event plus more details and registration information can be found here:  www.jewishhall.com/story

↪️ *Please note: advanced registration for this event is required.

📨 If you have questions about this event or you would like more information please contact:

🕍 Rabbi Nechemia Gurevitz, Co-Director Chabad Of Hall County: rabbi@jewishhall.com

🦋Rev. Andrea Corso Johnson, Brenau University Chaplain: acorsojohnson@brenau.edu or 770-297-5903 (call or text)

#BrenauSpirituality #brenaustudentlife #chabadofhallcounty #gainesvillega #holocaustremembrance

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You're invited! 😁🙌🏽⛪

🌞 This coming Sunday, July 12, 2026, via the invitation of Associate Rector Rev. Dr. Brandon Nonnemaker, I'll be offering the homily (preaching) during Holy Eucharist (Sunday Worship Service) at Grace Episcopal Church, both in the 8:15 am and 10:45 am services.

👣 If you've ever thought of visiting Grace Episcopal Church for worship and getting to know the good folks in the faith community there, this Sunday would be a great day to do it! And I will be there as a bridge from Brenau to welcome you to worship.

📳 Head over to @gecgainesville to learn more about Grace Episcopal Church. 

👩‍💻 Or to livestream the service on Sunday, you can visit:  https://www.gracechurchgainesville.org/graceathome/

⛪ Hope to see you on Sunday at Grace Episcopal Church, Gainesville GA!

Blessings & Peace,
🦋 Chaplain Andrea

#BrenauSpirituality #brenaustudentlife #Brenau #graceepiscopalchurch #holyeucharist

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Summer days... Let's pray! 🙏🌞😎⛱️🍉🥤

🙏 Brenau Prayer Collective: happening today & every Tuesday this summer 

🕧 12:30-1:00 pm
📍 Chaplain Andrea's office (Owens 110)

👉 Want to keep up with Brenau Prayer Collective on your calendar & receive weekly notifications? 

🗓️ Subscribe to "Brenau SD&E - Important Dates + Events" on Google Calendar

#brenauprayercollective #brenauspirituality #brenaustudentlife #brenauuniversity #brenau
🌞😎🏡🙏👉🗓️🐝📍🕧🥤🍉⛱️

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