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.  continue reading »

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.

Renaissance House is a Quaker House of Prayer and Hospitality in one of the poorest neighborhoods of Richmond, Indiana. It was created to provide a safe place for people who live on the fringe of society, to come and share a mid-week common meal and worship together. They have a unique worship group comprised of people who live in the community and people from other neighborhoods, who gather together to share good food and conversation, followed by a lively hymn sing and time of intercessory prayer. Their pitch-in meal begins at 6:00pm, and ecumenical worship is from 7:00pm until approximately 8:15pm. Everyone is welcome at their table and worship time. Their worship group is under the care of West Richmond Friends Meeting but they have a wide spectrum of denominations represented and they encourage each other in our own faith journeys.

Susan Stark and Friends Benefit concert for Ramallah Friends School featuring Quaker singer/songwriter Susan Stark and friends. Ramallah Friends School in Palestine’s West Bank offers international Quaker education to Muslim and Christian students, many of whom need scholarships. Net proceeds from this event benefit the Ramallah Friends School. Sponsored by Newlin Center for Quaker Thought and Practice.

The event will be held in Goddard Auditorium, Carpenter Hall, on the campus of Earlham College. Tickets required: $5.00/ adults; $3/Students and Seniors. For more information, call (765)983-1501.

On today's Weekend Edition Sunday, host (and Earlham graduate) Andrea Seabrook interviewed Richmond resident Paul Lacey about what "peace on earth" might really look like, the meanings of the word peace, and his hopefulness about achieving real peace in the world. Lacey is the Board Chair of the American Friends Service Committee and is Professor Emeritus at Earlham College. Beyond the interesting content of the interview itself, Seabrook and Lacey are recognized by Earlham as outstanding contributors to and representatives of the College.