Sewing Confidence: Alice Kingsley’s Journey of Growth and Gratitude

Meet Alice Kingsley Udofia from Ibadan, Nigeria—a young woman whose story is stitched with courage, faith, and discovery. For Alice, attending the Gathering Place has been wonderfully transformative. Even during her school days, it became a space where she uncovered her talents and learned what she could truly do for herself.

Over the past few months, she has gained the confidence to rely on her own abilities and embrace her creativity. “It has helped me realize my potential,” she says. “It’s been so empowering.”

Though her family has never attended church, Alice feels the blessings in her life have touched them all. She speaks warmly of the kindness and support she has received, describing the Gathering Place as a home filled with encouragement and purpose.

Among her new skills, the one she cherishes most is learning to make clothes for herself and her loved ones. “I may not be perfect,” she says, “but I’m thankful for the chance to grow in such a supportive environment.”

For Alice, everything—the people, the space, the atmosphere—has been nothing short of uplifting, shaping her into someone stronger and more confident than before.