Translation is never neutral, and it shapes more than words. In fact, it shapes the very nature of belief. Compare different English translations of sacred texts in small groups and how they have influenced understanding and belief across time, cultures, and communities. Participants will be challenged to rethink the meaning of well-known verses and how […]
Free park admission – tell gate attendant you’re there for a Spirit & Place event. Walk 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 […]
Outdoor Experience – 3 opportunities at 3 unique venues! Registration required. Slow 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. Anyone can journal! […]
Immersive Art & Sound Installation – multiple sessions! Timed experience. Registration strongly encouraged. Enter 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 […]
"This is an interesting planet. It deserves all the attention you can give it." — Marilynne Robinson, Gilead This 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 […]
Limited capacity. Registration required. Engage 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. Discover the overlooked beauty of weeds in a therapeutic papermaking workshop. Through conversation, reflection, and hands-on […]
Limited capacity. Registration required. Join 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. Questions? Contact 317-268-5300 or kevin@indycic.org. Event Organizers: A partnership […]
Outdoor Experience – 3 opportunities at 3 unique venues! Registration required. Slow 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. Anyone can journal! […]
Limited capacity. Registration encouraged. Inspired by the poems Allowables by Nikki Giovanni and Mercy by Rudy Francisco this event explores the roots of our fears and the quiet, transformative power of mercy. Facilitated by Deborah Asante, participants will engage in guided writing, creative reflection, and optional group sharing in a safe and supportive environment. Through […]
Discover Hopecraft! Part conversation, part hands-on art workshop—“hope crafting” invites those grappling with climate despair to connect through reflection, visual expression, and writing to explore climate hope through the resilient perspectives of Black, Brown, and Indigenous thinkers. Hopecraft invites participants into a hands-on, heart-centered exploration of hope as both a personal practice and a community […]
ASL Interpretation provided by IU Indianapolis's American Sign Language/English Interpreting Program students Created by middle and high school students, Dreamland is a theatrical journey through eco-anxiety and the climate crisis. Featuring original music, movement, and projection, this youth-driven performance reflects the urgency of our time and invites audiences to listen, feel, and engage in a […]
Park admission free with registration. Some experiences are timed -- registration is encouraged. Connect with nature through guided hikes, historical building tours, crafts, sound baths, nature journaling, and artistic performances. This family-friendly event offers flexible, hands-on experiences that deepen your relationship with the land and community. Spend a full day immersed in nature at Peace […]
