The Origin: From a Cathedral to a Movement

It started in September 2000. Standing under the soaring arches of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City, Vanessa was struck by a vision and a question: What if we had a space like this, where people of all faiths are not just welcome, but celebrated?

She imagined a "temple for the curious", a neutral, sacred ground where humans of all paths could safely question, explore, and hold vigil without the weight of dogma. A place where the architecture of the building is matched by the architecture of the conversations, the connections, and the commonwealth we create together.

Post-9/11, that question became an urgent mission. Vanessa teamed up with her friend and Founder of Hera Hub - Felena, who was grappling with the same heavy "why": Why is there so much division? How do we find out way back together.”

Together, they founded GodLuck™.

What began as a small gathering in our homes, evolved into a monthly gathering dedicated to the three things that actually move the needle on global peace: learning, eating, and being friends.

The philosophy is simple: It’s a lot harder to hate someone once you’ve shared their family recipes and learned their story.

We don’t just study history; we explore humanity over potluck dinners. We don’t just talk about countries; we explore the cultures that live within them. We’re here to soften the walls between us, one meal at a time, because when we understand the "why" behind someone else’s faith and traditions, peace and friendship are possible.

Welcome to the table. There’s a seat saved for you.