From Abandonment to Belonging
July 21, 2025
Psalms and the Healing Arc of Our Stories
On August 3, The Garden is excited to welcome therapist Dave Bolander, LMHCA, MACMHC, MDiv . He will share a message about what it means to move from a place of disconnection to one of safety and belonging. Drawing from Psalms 22 and 23, Dave will thoughtfully explore how naming our struggles—like sadness, isolation, or feeling unseen—can begin our journey toward healing and hope. With warmth and insight, he’ll share a seasoned therapist's perspective on how we rebuild trust, find connection, and take small but meaningful steps toward feeling whole again. This service will offer space for reflection, presence, and encouragement—whether you come with questions, wounds, or simply a desire to be reminded that healing is possible.
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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
Welcome, IYG, our next Big Give Recipient!
Freedom and Responsibility
Messages from the Mountaintop
The Greenhouse Challenge Continues
