There will be child care for younger children from 1:30-5:30
2:15-4:00 Film Festival
“For the Bible Tells Me So”--Through the experiences of five very normal, Christian, American families we discover how people of faith handle the realization of having a gay child or family member. Offering healing, clarity, and understanding to anyone caught in the crosshairs of scripture and sexual identity, this landmark film “boldly takes on a loaded topic and examines it both intellectually and emotionally; the result may well leave you blinking away tears” (Seattle Times).
“Friendly Persuasion”The story of a family of Quakers in Indiana in 1862. The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) are strongly opposed to violence and war and meeting the rules of their religion in everyday life isn’t easy for this family. So, when Southern troops pass through the area, they are in real trouble. Should they fight, despite their peaceful attitude?
Children’s videoto be determined later
4:00-4:30 Break
4:30-5:30 Workshops and Interest Groups:
Mary Lou Wallner-“For the Bible Tells Me So” Q & A
Erin Polley (AFSC rep)-Will lead a Peace Workshop
Mary Blackburn (from Indy FF) will lead a nature walk, concluding in unprogrammed worship
Chuck Fager-Quaker House presentation
Brian Wallen-young Quaker singer/songwriter will perform. This is geared for youth and young adults.
Micah Bales-What’s happening in the young adult Quaker movement?
Jeff Rasley- Basa Village Presentation
Children’s workshop---leaders and activities to be determined later
5:30-6:15 Dinner Concessions will be available. You may also bring a picnic, if you’d like.
There will be a freewill offering during the afternoon to cover the cost of the day’s activities.
Festival participants are invited to remain for the FriendsFest ’10 concert, which requires a separate paid admission. Please bring lawn chairs and/or blankets for outdoor activities.
6:30-8:30 FriendsFest ’10 Concert featuring Phil Gulley and Carrie Newcomer.
Tickets may be purchased in advance for $20 each or on the day of the concert for $25 at the gate, beginning at 4:30. For ticket information & details or go to www.indyfriends.org. Please note: the concert is a separate event from the afternoon programming. Ticket proceeds will not benefit the “Festival of Friends”.
Outreach opportunity attendees are encouraged to bring bath soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and/or toilet paper to benefit refugee groups in the Indianapolis area.
In addition to the afternoon’s scheduled activities, the following will be featured:
*Earlham School of Religion and Earlham College Information Table
*Resource Display Table from the Congregational Resource Center of Christian Theological Seminary (Indianapolis)
*Music and Book Sales Table featuring Carrie Newcomer’s and Phil Gulley’s materials
Saturday 21 August 2010 at 1200 - Festival of Friends (Indianapolis, IN)