January 28^th — From the office to the hospital room, the benefits of mindfulness have been scientifically proven. In this session, we learn about various efforts to improve the lives of inmates through the practice of meditation.

The Hoosier Renaissance Woman, Rev. Delores Thornton, has a new accomplishment to add to her list: she is the writer, director, and producer of a movie. Where’s why you should see Airing Dirty Linen.

January 23^rd — We are in for a special treat when A New View film series screens "The Many Storeys and Last Days of Thomas Merton" followed by a discussion with director Morgan Atkinson

December 30 - January 6 ... the last days of 2019, the first days of 2020. What can you do to restore your spirit, body, and mind for the new year?

No one type of food is necessarily associated with this feast. Depending on the region, however, many families do serve sweet potato waffles, sweet potato pie or soup, besides fried okra, collard greens, and benne cakes.

If anyone is interested in celebrating with the Jewish community, throughout the holiday several different Jewish organizations will take turns lighting the large outdoor Community Menorah on the Max & Mae Simon Jewish Community Campus, which all are welcome to attend

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Indianapolis has been exploring the birth stories of four remarkable religious leaders: Confucius, Jesus, Buddha, and Muhammad.

The bell at Roberts Park United Methodist Church tolled 59 times Friday — each of the known deaths of those experiencing homelessness in Marion County, and once more for those unknown.

Around the country, communities host public events on or near December 21 to remember neighbors who have died homeless in the past year.

What is a good celebration for non-Christians to attend? Try a Blue Christmas service.

To raise awareness for Syrian refugees,, Nei Gaiman crafted a freeform public poem, "What it Means to be Warm."

We asked CIC board member Ashley Wagner for an explanation of the relation between the pagan celebration of Yule and the celebration of Christmas. As always when asked a question, Ashley illuminates!

From 2 years ago: CIC's Kat Gagne explains some of the many ways that our modern celebration of Christmas draws from much older pagan practices in northern Europe.

NPR reports on congregations that have embraced solar energy for their own buildings offering clean and cheap energy to their neighborhoods. Is that happening in Indy?

December 14 — Many people first met Indiana Donor Network at the 2019 Indy Festival of Faiths. Learn more at their Celebration of Life

December 12 — If you're seeking a chance to talk with other people committed to ending food insecurity, you should join the Faith Hope Love Community's Table Talk.