Events

Convocation: “The Contested Terrain of Religion in Public Life” Presenter: Kevin D. Dougherty, PH.D. Assistant Professor of Sociology, Baylor University From classrooms to court to Congress, the place of religion in public life seems hotly contested. Yet, at issue for most Americans is how religion fits into public life, not whether it does. New research on American beliefs and values offers a new look at past debates.

Held at Goddard Auditorium, Carpenter Hall on the campus of Earlham College. Free admission, no tickets required. For more information, call (765)983-1373.

Earlham Forums are a year-long series of community-oriented presentations and discussions about issues important to the Richmond-Wayne County community locally, nationally and internationally. In this forum, Jim Dinkle, President/CEO of the Economic Development Corporation of Wayne County, will present on "What's Developing in Wayne County?" at 8 AM in the Landrum Bolling Center on the campus of Earlham College. Make your $5 reservation for the optinal 7:30 AM breakfast in the Richmond Room by Friday, Fefb 22 at 765-983-1393, or e-mail leama@earlham.edu.

David is a Associate Professor of Theology at Earlham School of Religion. Drawing on several trips to Honduras, Mexico, and Guatemala, he will be discussing experiences with Quakers and the challenges of teaching theology in Latin America.
Please join us for Peace Forum, every Thursday from noon-1:10. You will love the free lunch and great discussion. There is no need to RSVP - come when you can, leave when you must.
For more information, contact Anna Lisa at 914.2973 or grossan@earlham.edu.
Earlham School of Religion (228 College Ave) in the Dining Room.

Richmond Art Museum and the fade-IN film series present "Malcolm X" (1992, Directed by Spike Lee, Rated: PG-13). Spike Lee’s powerful biopic about the controversial African American leader stars Denzel Washington in an Oscar-nominated performance. Tickets are $3 for RAM members and students, $5 for the general public. Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. (765) 966-0256 or www.richmondartmuseum.org for more info.

The Earlham School of Religion is hosting its annual Spirituality Gathering on Saturday, March 1st on the Richmond campus. Seeking Simplicity: Listening to the Spirit will feature keynote speaker Catherine Whitmire, author of Plain Living: A Quaker Path to Simplicity. Whitmire will share her thoughts on simplicity as “a matter of spiritual intent, or an aim of the heart”, and how a simpler and more meaningful life is awaiting us.

First Tuesday is a monthly event aimed at showcasing uptown shops, services and restaurants. Business hours will be extended on each “First Tuesday” thru 7 p.m. for all participating uptown businesses.

There are a variety of opportunities from which everyone can take part. For instance, dining in one of our Uptown restaurants alone will bring you back each week. We also have the most incredible desserts around, and they can be found at several locations along Main Street.

Join us for Peace Forum, a weekly gathering for free food, fellowship, and education, at noon on Thursdays in the Earlham School of Religion Dining Room.
Richmond (and many other small cities) seems to be emptying into the coasts. Jim & Vicki Hair have reversed that trend, moving here from Berkeley 1 ½ years ago. Since then, they have taken Downtown Richmond by storm, opening Richmond Art Works (full of Jim's photographs and other local artists' work) and Unwind Yarn Shop (where Vicki sells yarn and hosts knitting parties). Their vision for this city is inspiring – how will you get on board?
Contact Anna Lisa Gross, grossan@bethanyseminary.edu or 914.2973, for more information.

Town Hall Forum Canceled - sorry!
The candidates have still not confirmed with the organizers, so the event has been canceled.
Enjoy your campaign consumption, nonetheless!

While many in the city rue RCS's low graduation rate (now up to 60%!), Rae Jean Clinton and the Conflict Resolution Center are giving youth real skills for success. Rae Jean works with Wayne Country's expelled and suspended students through the Positive Alternatives program. She connects with young people, teaching self-esteem, communication and non-violence.

Please join us for Peace Forum at noon on Thursdays, in the Earlham School of Religion Dining Room, 228 College Avenue, Richmond, Indiana. A free, simple meal is provided. There is no need to RSVP. Come when you can, leave when you must.

Contact Anna Lisa Gross for more information: grossan at earlham.edu, 765-914-2973.

You are cordially invited to an open house presentation by Ball State landscape architecture students on Monday, March 17th at 1:30 p.m. at the Reid Presbyterian Church at the corner of North A and North 11. The students developed several projects that link the central business district with the following areas:

Gorge/Logo Building
Veterans Memorial Park
Depot District
Wayne County Museum
Uptown
US 40 Corridor
Earlham

African Great Lakes Initiative doer and shaker, Adrien Niyongabo is co-creator of the Healing and Rebuilding Our Communities (HROC) program (a trauma healing approach in Rwanda, Burundi and the D.R.C.). Adrien heads programming in Burundi and has been a part of the Alternatives to Violence committee in Burundi.
Join us for Peace Forum every Thursday at noon in the Earlham School of Religion Dining Room (corner of College Ave and National Road West). Tasty food and delicious conversation are always provided.

Eliminating waste adds value to your bottom line and makes your company greener. Subaru of Indiana Automotive—one of the largest manufacturing plants in Indiana—saw value in eliminating waste and is now a “zero landfill” plant: None of their waste goes to a landfill. Instead, they have eliminated as much waste as possible and they have found markets that reuse or recycle what remained.

Find out how SIA did it—and what it has meant to them in terms of savings and improved operations. Brent Lank, ISO 14001 Project Manager for SIA, will present SIA’s program during our Go Lean by Going Green workshop on Friday, March 28, in Richmond.

You are invited to participate in a retreat with Steve Banker on the question, "What is a Progressive Christian Quaker?" Friday and Saturday March 28-29 2008 at the Quaker Hill Conference Center, 10 Quaker Hill Drive, Richmond, Indiana.

Steve says "I invite you to join me to consider an approach to faith that is clearly Christ-centered and, as such, flavored with the same progressive spirit of truth and life that Jesus introduced originally. With the supporting distinctives of progressive and Quaker faith, let us explore the dynamic nature of our Christian faith and practice today." He is the Pastor at Indianapolis First Friends Meeting.

If you could only take one memory with you when you die, which one would it be? The newly deceased ponder this question and others in this lyrical Japanese film from 1998. Rated PG, Directed by Hirokazu Kore-Eda, in Japanese with English subtitles.

Presented by the Richmond Art Museum and the f.a.d.e.-IN film series. 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. For more information contact RAM at (765) 966-0256 or www.richmondartmuseum.org.