ASL Upon Request. Watch The Philadelphia Eleven, a compelling new documentary film about the first women to become Episcopal priests. Join a panel discussion with the filmmaker, two of the Eleven, and some of Indy’s trailblazing female religious leaders. The film shows how a brave group of women shattered the stained glass ceiling on July […]
ASL Interpreted. Featuring Daryl Baldwin, founding director of the Myaamia Center, discover the ways language nourishes deep connections to self and community through this interactive presentation on efforts to revitalize indigenous culture and languages. When we view language as simply a tool for communication, it doesn't seem so harmful to swap one tool for another […]
SOLD OUT Enjoy conversation over dinner with members from across Indianapolis’ faith communities on the ways food rituals and practices sustain faith. Hindu, Jewish, Pagan, Sikh, and Sufi prayers and reflective practices will be offered by local faith leaders as well as information on the historical and cultural significance of these practices. Dinner will follow […]
Housing is a basic human need. This event invites communities in Indy to share their experiences and envision paths for affordable housing stability, which is central to human and community nourishment. Please join us to share and listen to stories and experiences around rental housing and building communities in Indianapolis. Stories have power as they […]
Rooted in Love, Lifted in Strength is a documentary following the Pettiford-Weaver family--descendants of one of the first Black settlements in Indiana. Through faith, family, and fortitude they have nourished one another at family reunions for 100+ consecutive years and celebrated their heritage with ownership of their recently reclaimed historic land. Fleeing slavery and persecution, […]
ASL Upon Request by Nov. 1. Join us for an engaging evening of food, fellowship, and exploration around how different faiths interact with food and spiritually. Enjoy a tasting reception followed by a presentation from Dr. Adrian Miller, award-winning author of Soul Food: The Surprising Story of an American Cuisine, One Plate at a Time. […]
ASL provided if requested by Nov. 3. Join in as a Friends (Quaker) minister, philosophy scholar of Buddhism, art therapist, and a meditation instructor guide attendees in paths leading to a quiet state. Quiet can reduce stress, enhance creativity, and deepen a sense of tranquility. It is a space – and practice – that encourages […]
Two artists – one from Myanmar and the other from the Democratic Republic of Congo – share their work to demonstrate how seeing life through the lens of another nourishes the spirit of empathy. Burmese artist Saw Kennedy and Congolese artist Jean Claude Lofenia originate from different parts of the world, but both share a […]
ASL provided by students in IUI’s Program in American Sign Language (ASL) and English Interpreting By all accounts, Dr. Alex Kor’s life has been a miracle. The son of two Holocaust survivors, including the Mengel twin Eva Kor, Alex will discuss his book A Blessing, Not a Burden. Co-author Graham Honaker and Troy Fears of […]
ASL provided by students in IUI’s Program in American Sign Language (ASL) and English Interpreting How do you maintain a sense of gratitude during times of loss? Panelists from diverse faith and belief backgrounds, as well as the Threshold Choir, will share their experiences and invite participants to also share. Sharing from their sacred texts, […]
Aging bodies have a wealth of knowledge to share with the world – their experiences, courage, triumphs, failures, and redirection. This exhibit highlights seasoned bodies to reclaim and uplift the narratives and journeys of our elders. Exhibit opens at 6PM with the panel discussion beginning at 7PM. We only get one body and the journey […]
ASL provided by students in IUI’s Program in American Sign Language (ASL) and English Interpreting Remembrance is a gratitude that honors our past and propels us forward with love and knowledge. Join LGBTQ+ organizations from across Indianapolis for a community discussion and behind-the-scenes tour of the Indiana Historical Society LGBTQ collection. Attendees are invited to […]
