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Men’s Threshing Together ~ If you are interested in gathering with other men who mull over current issues or topics, where all points of view are heard, no decisions are made, and all in a non-threatening atmosphere over a meal, then Threshing Together is for you! Join us for our next in-person meeting on Thursday, May 15th at 7:00pm. See locations for the upcoming year here.
The ILLUMINATE Friends Bible Study group cordially invites you to join us this spring beginning Thursday, May 15th (Zoom Only) at 7:30 pm to our 13-week study for Christ in the Weak and Wounded. The editors named this course “Christ in the Weak and Wounded,” recognizing that those selections exemplified “weakness” were not necessarily weak, but they were expected to be weak by the societies they inhabited. In biblical stories, we often see the younger taking precedence over the older, the seemingly insignificant playing a pivotal role, the weak triumphing over the strong, and the wounded being commended for their faith. As we contemplate these stories, may we also contemplate our own weaknesses, our own woundedness, and how Christ meets us there. Lessons for each week include:
The Least of These (Mark 9:33–37; Matthew 25:33–45)
Called (1 Samuel 1:20–28; 2:11, 18–21; 3:6–18)
Chosen (1 Samuel 16:6–13; 17:38–50)
Faithful (Exodus 2:1–10; 15:20–21; 2 Kings 5:1–5, 14–19a)
Courageous (Esther 4:12–16; 8:3–8, 16–17; Luke 1:26–38)
Disciples (Luke 10:38–42; John 11:1–3, 32–35; 20:1–3, 11–18)
Leaders (Judges 4:4–16; Acts 18:1–4, 24–28)
Evangelists (John 4:7–14, 25–30, 39–42; Matthew 28:1–10)
Respected (Genesis 38:11–19, 24–26; John 8:1–11)
Seen and Heard (Genesis 16:1–13; 21:9–21)
Seen and Included (Mark 10:46–52; Luke 19:1–10)
Healed (Luke 8:26–56)
Included (Philemon 1:8–21; Romans 16:1–16)
Discussions are wide-ranging with varied theological beliefs. Attendance each week is every Thursday night at 7:30 pm and is not required; feel free to drop in whenever you like (contact office for zoom link). Purchase your booklet in regular or large print, E-book or PDF by going to this link: https://www.barclaypress.com/illuminate
SPRING SINGALONG! Come join us for this fun time on Friday, May 16, in the parlor, from 6:30-8:30 pm. Pizza will be served before the singing. Any questions? Contact the office at office@indyfriends.org.
From the Woods: Woods Work Day May 17th! Come join the merry crew from 10 am to noon . Work on weeding and tidying the courtyard and the north and south entrances. We are having visitors June 8 for our annual Friends Education Fund recognition.
Ish Group Gathering Resumes This Saturday ~ After a long break, the Ish Group is getting back together! Adults who don’t quite feel ready for the Seasoned Friends group are invited to reconnect at an afternoon gathering this Saturday, May 17th, at 2:00 PM. The group will meet at Culver’s on Keystone Avenue (6111 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220)—just the spot for a warm day treat like ice cream or a milkshake. Looking ahead, Ish Group plans to meet monthly, typically on Saturdays, for a shared snack or casual activity. If you’re interested in coming, a heads up would be appreciated to the office so we know to grab you a seat. Also contact the office if you’re interested in signing up for future notices about the Ish group. All are welcome who feel they fall into the "Ish" stage of life—somewhere between young adult and seasoned friend.
Jazz With Friends: Join us on Sunday, May 18, from 4-5:30 p.m. for “Jazz With Friends” in the First Friends meetingroom. This benefit concert features the artistry of our music director, Eric Baker, and other area musicians. Tickets are $15 each, with proceeds supporting our Meeting and ministries. Reserve yours at indyfriends.org/jazz, or purchase tickets at the door.
ACLU Discussion at First Friends – Join us at First Friends on Tuesday, May 20 at 7:00 PM for an important presentation hosted by the Indiana Peace and Justice Center. Chris Daley, Executive Director of the Indiana ACLU, will offer an overview of several lawsuits filed in response to the Trump administration’s challenges to birthright citizenship and other executive orders deemed unconstitutional. The event will take place in the Parlor. All are welcome to attend and engage in this timely conversation.
ARE YOU A NEW ATTENDER here at First Friends and have never been to a New Attenders Dinner? Please feel welcome to attend our next dinner on Thursday, May 29, 6pm-7:30pm, in Fellowship Hall. We would love to know more about you and answer any questions you might have about the Meeting. Child care will be provided. The event is hosted by the Connections Team. Contact the office for details or if you have questions.
Soul Sisters ~ The Soul Sisters women’s group will be meeting Sunday, June 1st after Meeting for Worship for lunch and fellowship. This is an opportunity for the women of our meeting to find connection and reflection and support we find among one another. Any and all women are invited. Lunch will be provided for everyone who attends. For planning purposes, RSVPs appreciated to the office at office@indyfriends.org. We look forward to seeing you there!
Western Yearly Meeting Annual Sessions – Registration Now Open! Western Yearly Meeting’s annual sessions will be held this year at Quaker Haven Camp from Monday, June 30 through Thursday, July 3. (Please note: this year’s gathering is not over a weekend.) All are welcome to attend—whether for a day or the full time—for worship, fun, fellowship, and business with WYM Friends of all ages. A large subsidy is available to help cover the cost for all attenders. This year’s speaker will be Evan Welkin, General Secretary of the Friends World Committee for Consultation (FWCC), Section of the Americas. To register or learn more, visit www.westernyearlymeeting.org or call 317-839-2789.
Oak Leaf: Meeting for Reading meets on the last Tuesday of the month in the Parlor. If you’d like to be on the monthly email list, contact the office at office@indyfriends.org.
January 28 ~ Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips
February 25 ~ The Measure by Nikki Erlick
March 25 ~ Better Living Through Birding by Christian Cooper
April 29 ~ Dinners with Ruth by Nina Totenberg
May 27 ~ Maus a Survivor's Tale by Art Spiegelman
June 24 ~ James by Percival Everett
July 29 ~ Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
August 26 ~ Democracy Awakening by Heather Cox Richardson
September 30 ~ The Women by Kristin Hannah
October 28 ~ A Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan
November 25 ~ Shakespeare by Dame Judi Dench
December 30 ~ The Delgado Connection by Gary J. Rhyne