Haven on Earth
February 21, 2022
2022 First-Quarter Garden Gives Grant Recipient
The first recipient of the Garden's Big Give in 2022 is Trinity Haven, Indiana’s first residential facility and host homes program to focus on the needs of LGBTQ young people at risk for homelessness. The organization provides safe, affirming housing for LGBTQ youth experiencing housing instability. They envision a future in which every LGBTQ youth in Indiana has safe, welcoming, and affirming housing within a caring community. Sunday, February 27, The Garden welcomes Jenni White, Executive Director of Trinity Haven. Its time to have a Haven on Earth where everyone is loved and finds God’s dwelling place (place of welcome) and its possible because God will through and with us to create Haven on Earth!
Messages from the Mountaintop
A blog post in which Betty Brandt explores the alarming rise in antisemitism, recent tragic events, and the impact on Jewish communities, urging readers to stand in solidarity and foster awareness. It highlights personal reflections, concerns for safety, and meaningful ways to support and engage with Jewish friends and neighbors.
Messages from the Mountaintop
Who's On Your Mt. Rushmore?
Jesus Was Woke.
Some interesting facts about this special day
Betty Brandt comments on how two films—Conclave and Penguin Lessons—have taken on unexpected relevance in 2025. Conclave offers a glimpse into the process of selecting a new pope, coinciding with Pope Francis’s passing, while Penguin Lessons delves into Argentina’s turbulent 1970s, raising questions about justice and moral responsibility. Explore their significance in today's changing world.
Progress Report
Let's be the change we want to see
"Easy on Me" Sung by Caroline Smith Songwriters: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins & Gregory Allen Kurstin. "Easy on Me" lyrics © Jack Reynolds, Jack Reynolds Music, O/B/O DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
