Take the Flag
Rev. Dr. Carolyn Scanlan-Holmes • May 15, 2023
Black and White | part 1 of 2
It's racing season in Indianapolis! Fans of the 500 know the series of flags that help communicate to the drivers as they speed around the track. Together the colors lead drivers to victory. We know green means go; when you see yellow you drive with caution; and red means stop. A white flag lets drivers know they have only one more lap, and black one tells a driver to exit the track. The next two weekends at The Garden, we will consider what it takes to capture victory in the checkered flag. Join us Sunday as we seek to “Take the Flag.”
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Together to Gather
This Sunday, The Garden welcomes visionary composer and musician Ryan Lott, founder of the genre-defying band Son Lux. Known for his emotionally rich soundscapes and collaborations with artists like Mitski, David Byrne, and Paul Simon, Lott has scored major films including the recent Marvel blockbuster, Thunderbolts* , and the acclaimed Everything Everywhere All at Once , earning Academy Award and BAFTA nominations. In conversation with Richard Brendan, Ryan will share insights into his creative journey as we explore the transformative power of imagination. We hope to see you at our temporary venue—740 E 86th Street, Indianapolis—at 9 a.m. for “Celebrating the Creative Spirit.” Join us for a morning of inspiration, music, and meaningful conversation.
In "Together to Gather" after our first service at our temporary new venue, we enjoyed a look back to The Garden's beginning and its evolution over the past 30 years. Joleen House, who has been with The Garden since day one, shared some memories and a clip of Rev. Linda McCoy. In the clip, Linda spoke of her inspiration to create The Garden. A slide show of photos through the years followed, with discussion. Please note that we recorded this on the spur of the moment by request and a mobile phone -- while the band was doing its necessary break-down and load-out of our equipment from the space. Because of this, the audio may be difficult to hear at times.
A heartfelt tribute to everyday heroes in one neighborhood—retirees Morrie and Sam—whose quiet acts of kindness nourish community spirit and connection.
Together, Let's See What's Next
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