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SUMMARY:Thin Spaces: Where Heaven Meets Earth
DESCRIPTION:Free park admission – tell gate attendant you’re there for a Spirit & Place event. \nWalk through a peaceful urban park while reflecting on nature’s spiritual power. With pauses for poetry\, scripture\, and quiet conversation\, this contemplative walk explores “thin spaces”—where heaven and earth feel especially close—and invites you to reconnect with self\, spirit\, and creation. \nJoin a contemplative walk through Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park\, blending movement\, reflection\, and conversation. Along the Harrison Trace Trail\, participants will pause for readings from Biblical and literary texts\, explore “thin spaces” where the divine and natural world meet\, and engage in quiet meditation. The walk concludes at the Nature Center\, where participants learn about the park’s history and restoration. Gentle\, reflective\, and accessible\, this experience invites participants to connect deeply with nature\, spirituality\, and community. \nQuestions? Contact 317-359-5467 or events@lutheranfamily.org. \nEvent Organizers: A partnership between Lutheran Child & Family Services of IN/KY\, Inc.; Indiana Department of Natural Resources at Fort Harrison State Park; and Pastor Dave Schreiber. \nRegistration: Click here to register. \nEvent Details: Meet at the Delaware Lake parking lot. Dress for the weather! \n \nFt. Harrison State Park\, Sven Schumacher
URL:https://spiritandplace.org/event/thin-spaces-where-heaven-meets-earth/
LOCATION:Fort Harrison State Park\, 6000 N. Post Rd.\, Indianapolis\, 46216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contemplative,festival,On-the-Go,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor Experience – 3 opportunities at 3 unique venues!\nRegistration required. \nSlow down\, observe\, and reconnect with nature\, yourself\, and others. In this guided exercise\, you’ll explore the outdoors with a journal in hand\, using words\, pictures\, and numbers to capture your experience and reflect on the wonders of the natural world. \nAnyone can journal! Nature journaling is a powerful way to deepen your connection with the natural world. It blends art\, science\, and mindfulness by encouraging you to observe closely and record what you see\, hear\, and feel using words\, pictures\, and numbers. Whether you’re an artist\, a writer\, or simply someone who loves spending time outdoors\, this workshop will help you see nature through a more attentive and reflective lens. We’ll begin with a 30-minute indoor* introduction to the practice of nature journaling\, including simple drawing techniques and writing prompts designed to spark curiosity and insight. Then\, participants will head outside to explore and journal in a nearby natural space for approximately 90 minutes. The workshop will close with time to share reflections and pages from our journals with one another. \nIdeal for adults and families with older children and teens. No previous art or writing experience is necessary. \n*NOTES:\nThe Broad Ripple Family Center and restrooms will be closed in observance of Veteran’s Day. The Nov. 11  journaling session will be entirely outdoors.\nThere is a $7 vehicle admission fee to Mounds State Park \nQuestions? Contact 317-372-3936 or jettodd1@me.com. \nEvent Organizers: A partnership between certified nature journaling instructor James Todd\, Broad Ripple Park Family Center\, Holliday Park\, and Mounds State Park. \nRegistration: Click here to register. \nEvent Details:  \nNOV. 11 —  The Family Center and restroom will be closed in observance of Veterans Day. Meet at the park shelter #13. \nNOV. 12 —  Meet at the Mounds State Park Nature Center. Park admission is $7/per vehicle. \nNOV. 13 — Meet at the Holliday Park Nature Center.
URL:https://spiritandplace.org/event/nature-journaling-2/
LOCATION:Mounds State Park\, 4306 Mounds Rd.\, Anderson\, 46017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contemplative,festival,Interactive,On-the-Go,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Inner and Outer Space: Celestial Visions and Vibrations - 3 performance times!
DESCRIPTION:Immersive Art & Sound Installation – multiple sessions!\nTimed experience. Registration strongly encouraged. \nEnter an immersive installation where art and sound evoke the vastness of the universe. Set to a cosmic backdrop of large-scale oil paintings\, experience the sounds of space through live gong and theremin performance. Reflect on your inner cosmos in this meditative journey through silence\, vibration\, and awe. \nAn intentionally contemplative event\, Inner & Outer Space has been designed to limit distractions. Attendees should observe total silence as they expand beyond earthly experience into the universe itself. \nQuestions? Contact 317-274-2462 or HariDattiKaur@gmail.com. \nEvent Organizers: A partnership between Diane Hancock Gong Meditations\, Esther Hale Art\, Randy Schwartz\, and The Indianapolis Propylaeum. \nRegistration: Click here to register. \nEvent Details: \nTuesday\, Nov. 11 — 5:30\, 7:00\, & 8:30PM\nWednesday\, Nov. 12 — 3:30 (daylight show)\, 6:30\, & 8PM \nInner & Outer Space is a timed experience offered 3 times daily\, with an early show on Wednesday. Walk-ins may be accommodated as space and timing allows. Advance registration is strongly encouraged to ensure the best possible experience as space is limited. \nArrival Window: Please arrive no later than 10 minutes past your registered start time. Early arrivals may wait in an anteroom where they can interact with the artist. \nSilent Reflection: Upon entering the gallery/performance space\, feel free to wander among the artwork or choose a seat to quietly reflect and take in the recorded cosmic soundscape. Chairs will be provided. No yoga mats\, please. Silence cell phones to preserve the contemplative atmosphere. \nLive Performance: The gong and theremin experience begins promptly at 15 minutes past the hour. No late entry will be permitted once the performance begins. \nPost-Performance: Guests are welcome to remain in the space for an additional 10–15 minutes of silent reflection after the performance concludes. \nThe event creators would like to thank The Indianapolis Propylaeum\, Heartland Mindfulness Collective\, Indy Dream Events\, and CITYOGA School of Yoga and Health for their support. 
URL:https://spiritandplace.org/event/inner-and-outer-space-celestial-visions-and-vibrations-2/
LOCATION:The Indianapolis Propylaeum – Carriage House\, 1410 N. Delaware St.\, Indianapolis\, 46202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contemplative,Exhibit,festival,Interactive
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SUMMARY:Nature and the Transcendent in Marilynne Robinson's Gilead
DESCRIPTION:“This is an interesting planet. It deserves all the attention you can give it.” — Marilynne Robinson\, Gilead \nThis quote captures the heart of Gilead\, Robinson’s Pulitzer Prize–winning novel that invites us to behold the world with reverence and attention. In a time when speed and distraction dominate our days\, Gilead offers a counter-testimony: that light\, water\, speech\, and blessing are sacred gifts—natural things that point us toward the beautiful and the good. \nLed by Dr. Richard Gunderman\, Chancellor’s Professor at IU Indianapolis\, this reflective session—part lecture\, part reading group—will explore Gilead through a series of guided readings and visual illustrations. Participants will read and discuss selected passages from Gilead\, including a father’s blessing of his prodigal namesake\, a summer evening transformed by a lawn sprinkler\, and a moment of astonishment at beauty found in a graveyard bathed in moonlight. \nWhether you’re a longtime admirer of Robinson’s work\, a student encountering Gilead for the first time\, or simply someone drawn to stories that speak quietly but profoundly to life’s deeper questions\, this event offers space to reflect\, discuss\, and reconnect with both the inner life and the natural world. \nQuestions? Contact 317-873-3149 or askalib@hmmpl.org. \nEvent Organizers: A partnership between scholar Dr. Richard Gunderman and Hussey Mayfield Memorial Library. \nRegistration: Click here to register.
URL:https://spiritandplace.org/event/nature-and-the-transcendent-in-marilynne-robinsons-gilead/
LOCATION:Hussey-Mayfield Public Libary – Zionsville Branch\, 250 N. 5th St.\, Zionsville\, 46077\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,festival,Lecture,Moderated Conversation
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SUMMARY:Rooted and Resilient: Papermaking with Weeds
DESCRIPTION:Limited capacity. Registration required. \nEngage in a hands-on papermaking experience using recycled materials and weeds. Explore ideas of resilience\, renewal\, and natural beauty while creating your own handmade paper. This reflective workshop invites mindfulness\, creativity\, and connection to nature. \nDiscover the overlooked beauty of weeds in a therapeutic papermaking workshop. Through conversation\, reflection\, and hands-on artmaking\, participants will explore weeds as symbols of resilience while learning traditional papermaking techniques. Using recycled materials and natural elements like dandelion seeds\, each person will create unique sheets of handmade paper infused with personal meaning. This calming\, community-centered experience offers a chance to slow down\, connect with others\, and see both plants—and ourselves—in a new light. \nQuestions? Contact 317-278-4590 or lataking@iu.edu. \nEvent Organizers: A partnership between Herron School of Art + Design – Art Therapy and Newfields. \nRegistration & Parking Info: Parking in the IUI Sports Complex Garage (875 W. New York St.) will be validated. Click here to register.
URL:https://spiritandplace.org/event/rooted-and-resilient-papermaking-with-weeds/
LOCATION:Herron School of Art + Design\, 735 New York St.\, Indianapolis\, 46202\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Sacred Roots: FernGully and Earth’s Spiritual Stories
DESCRIPTION:Limited capacity. Registration required. \nJoin us for a screening of FernGully: The Last Rainforest and an interfaith panel exploring how various faith traditions and spiritualist groups understand nature as sacred and interconnected. Enjoy nature-based crafts and sharing stories during an evening of film\, faith\, and reflection. \nQuestions? Contact 317-268-5300 or kevin@indycic.org. \nEvent Organizers: A partnership between Center for Interfaith Cooperation and Kan-Kan Cinema and Restaurant. \nRegistration: Click here to register.
URL:https://spiritandplace.org/event/sacred-roots-ferngully-and-earths-spiritual-stories/
LOCATION:KanKan Cinema and Brasserie\, 1258 Windsor St\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46241\, United States
CATEGORIES:festival,Film Screening,Panel Discussion
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