List of Services
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Throughout Lent - PATHS TO BELONGING: A LENTEN DEVOTIONAL
This Lent, The Garden & FCIndy invite you into Paths to Belonging, a self-led devotional beginning on Ash Wednesday. Through simple daily prompts, the program helps you create space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with spirit and community. Each day encourages gentle self‑discovery, compassion, and presence as we journey together toward deeper belonging.
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Mar 12 - INDY ACTION COALITION "WE KEEP US SAFE" PUBLIC ACTION
It’s all hands on deck for our public action! Together we will not only make concrete demands that improve the safety of our community, but also tell a political narrative rooted in a vision where everyone can thrive and be safe. Join us Thursday, March 12 at 6:30 p.m.
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Mar 14- HEAR YOUTH VOICES ON YOUTH GUN VIOLENCE
This event will feature a screening of Run, Hide, Fight: Growing Up Under the Gun; a youth keynote speaker; a youth panel discussion; and small-group table conversations. Lunch will be provided. Come help us uplift and amplify youth voices in our community. Saturday, March 14, 11:30am–2 p.m. Broadway UMC, 609 E 29th St, Indianapolis.
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Mar 14 - RAMADAN IFTAR DINNER
The Garden is invited to a community Iftar presented by the Niagara Foundation, a Turkish Muslim organization. Iftar is the sunset meal that breaks the daily fast during Ramadan, marking the moment Muslims move from restraint to nourishment and gratitude. Support our Muslim friends by participating in this event. Saturday, March 14 from 6:45-9 p.m. 7435 N Keystone Ave B, Indianapolis (enter door 6 in the back of the building).
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Mar 15 - TOGETHER TO GATHER
Why is there a push to build data centers in Indiana? What are the environmental concerns? Is where centers are built a racial issue? Hugh Weatherly, an intern from Butler, will help us discuss the ethical issues that surround the building of data centers.
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Mar 17 - FAITH COMMUNITIES LEADING CREATION CARE
Come hear how 3 congregations are working to achieve a more stable and sustainable climate, build climate resilience, and improve environmental justice and community health. Tuesday, March 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m., St. Luke’s UMC, 100 W 86th St. Sponsored by St. Luke’s and Faith in Place, an organization that partners with religious organizations to address environmental issues.
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Mar 18 - LABYRINTH FIELD TRIP WITH BETTY BRANDT
Take part in a Garden Labyrinth Field Trip led by Betty Brandt. 2nd Presbyterian at 7700 N Meridian, 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18.
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Mar 21 - CHOOSE LOVE, NOT ICE | CANDLELIGHT VIGIL
Indiana Faith Voices for Justice invites you to a candlelight vigil beginning on the lawn of Christ Church Cathedral at 7 p.m. and then silently marching with signs to the Indiana Statehouse. There, participants will share songs and prayers and disperse at 8:30 pm. Let’s melt the ICE on the Spring Equinox!
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Mar 21 - Apr 4 - STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Walk this non-traditional “Cherished Belonging” Stations of the Cross journey with Jesus from his baptism to crucifixion. You will also experience the stories of people who have found their own cherished belonging through challenges, doubts and sorrows. Find where your story intersects with their story and God’s story. March 21-April 4, Monday thru Friday, 7am-9pm, St. Luke’s UMC, 100 W. 86th St, west end of Main Sanctuary, enter door #6, turn right.
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Mar 22 - MULTIFAITH PASSOVER SEDER
This is an opportunity for faith communities to learn about the Jewish holiday of Passover including the songs and the symbolic foods. There will not be a full meal. Sponsored by the Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council. Betty is attending and would love to see other Gardeners there.
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Mar 28 - NO KINGS RALLY
The Garden has participated in other No Kings Rallies... Let's show up again! Saturday, March 28, noon, Indiana Statehouse south lawn.
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Mar 30 - OPEN LABYRINTH WALK AT ST LUKE'S
You are invited to step out of your problem solving, time structured life and surrender to the winding path of the labyrinth. Native flute music provided by Roger Frick will help you slow down and find a peaceful center. If you have never walked a labyrinth, a host will be there to introduce you to this spiritual discipline. Sponsored by St. Luke’s Care & Contemplation Department. Monday, March 30 from 6-7 p.m. at St. Luke's UMC, 100 W 86th Street, Indianapolis. Enter through door #6.
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Mar 31 - NORTHSIDE CONGREGATIONS FOR HOUSING PRESENTATION
The Garden is hosting this Shalom Zone event featuring Scott Lowe from NCFH. Scott will outline the work of this vibrant coalition of northside churches serving the needs of the unhoused in Indianapolis. Everyone is invited to learn about Streets to Home Move-In Kits and much more. Sponsored by Shalom Zone. Tuesday, March 31, 7-8:30 p.m. on the lower level at 7171 N Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis.
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Apr 8, 15 & 22 - "RELUCTANT PILGRIM" DISCUSSION SERIES WITH DR. DAN MOSELEY
Dan Moseley returns to The Garden to lead discussions of his “Reluctant Pilgrim” essay series. You can read them on his website at danmoseley.com/writings. Sponsored by the Garden’s Spiritual Growth Team.
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9am Sunday Service at The Garden
10am TOGETHER TO GATHER
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9:30am Service Planning Team Meeting
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6pm Sacred Spaces Tour and Ramadan Iftar Dinner
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6pm Open Labyrinth Walk
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9am Sunday Service at The Garden
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9:30am Service Planning Team Meeting
10am CONSTRUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS WORKSHOP
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6:30pm IndyAction Coalition Public Action
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11:30am Hear Youth Voices on Youth Gun Violence
6:45pm Ramadan Iftar Dinner
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9am HOGEYE NAVVY | Sunday Service at The Garden
10am TOGETHER TO GATHER
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3:30pm Finance Team Meeting
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9:30am Service Planning Team Meeting
5:30pm The Garden Leadership Team (GLT) Meeting
6:30pm Faith Communities Leading Creation Care
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5pm Garden Labyrinth Field Trip
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7pm “Choose Love, Not Ice” Candlelight Vigil
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9am Sunday Service at The Garden
3pm MULTIFAITH PASSOVER SEDER
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9:30am Service Planning Team Meeting
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12pm NO KINGS RALLY
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9am Sunday Service at The Garden
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6pm OPEN LABYRINTH WALK
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9:30am Service Planning Team Meeting
7pm Northside Congregations for Housing Presentation
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