Enjoy an evening of inspiring music by Tim Grimm and Bobbie Lancaster, along with readings by Phil Gulley. Proceeds benefit the ACLU of Indiana and Friends’ Peace Teams. Join us in celebrating community, justice, and the power of voices raised together. Friday, December 12, 7 p.m. Fairfield Friends Meeting, 10441 E. County Rd 700 S, Camby, Indiana. Tickets are $25 at the door, check or cash accepted.

Happiness, resilience, connection, and kindness are skills that can be taught and practiced. That’s why UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center launched Greater Good in Action. In 7 minutes a day for 7 days, discover which micro-acts of JOY work best for you, and be part of the largest-ever citizen science project on JOY. Come find out about the Big Joy Project and how you can build the skill of finding joy by devoting 7 minutes a day for 7 days.  

Faith leaders will hold a prayer vigil for immigrants at Grace United Methodist Church in Kokomo  The indoor gathering will feature Scripture, candle lighting, and prayer, urging compassion, dignity, and justice while raising concerns about immigrant detention. Community members are invited; clergy may wear collars and red stoles. For details, contact Rev. Chris Lantz (chris.lantz@inumc.org) or Rev. Matt Landry (matt.landry@inumc.org). Monday, December 15 at 2 p.m., 219 W Mulberry St, Kokomo, IN. Hosted by The Indiana Conference of The United Methodist Church and open to all faiths.

Members of Shalom Zone churches will gather to deliver letters to the Governor of Indiana urging the abolition of the death penalty. All letters written by Shalom Zone church members will be presented as a collective witness of faith and justice. Please meet inside the East door of the Statehouse and pass through the metal detectors before joining the group. Debbie and Dyke Wilson will be representing The Garden, and all are welcome to stand with them in solidarity. Take part in this meaningful opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to compassion, dignity, and justice. We encourage you to join in this important act of advocacy. Tuesday, December 16 at 10 a.m. at the Indiana Statehouse, 200 W Washington St, Indianapolis

Thursday, Dec 18, 6:30pm, Robertson Chapel, enter door #6, St. Luke's UMC, 100 W. 86th, Indy Join Indy Action Coalition for the final assembly of 2025 where the base will be updated on research findings and a plan for 2026 will take shape.

Come celebrate the return of the sun, weaving stories and songs together for a night that ranges from meditative to raucous–all of it deeply powerful and joyous. It's more than a performance, it's more than a worship service: It's a feast. Family-friendly, non-denominational. Thursday & Friday, December 18 & 19, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30pm. Unitarian Universalist Church of Indianapolis, 615 W. 43rd, Indianapolis. No tickets | free will offering | bring finger food for the pitch-in celebration. 

A celebration of life service for Patti Duckworth Read, beloved spouse of Michael Read, passionate Gardener, and former GLT member, will be held on Sunday, December 21 from 2-6 p.m., with a service to begin at 2:30 at VisionLoft Stutz, 1060 N Capitol Ave Ste 1-102, Indianapolis.

The Garden and FCIndy will share a Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. Come enjoy the music!