{"id":49671,"date":"2023-11-29T10:41:15","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T15:41:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/earlham.edu\/?p=49671&preview=true&preview_id=49671"},"modified":"2023-11-29T10:41:15","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T15:41:15","slug":"a-time-for-peace-community-invited-to-evening-of-music-and-reflection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/earlham.edu\/news-events\/a-time-for-peace-community-invited-to-evening-of-music-and-reflection\/","title":{"rendered":"A time for peace: Community invited to evening of music and reflection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The public is invited to join Richmond Symphony Orchestra, Earlham College, Earlham School of Religion and the Bethany Theological Seminary for an intimate evening of music and reflection on Sunday, Dec. 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSeeking Peace: A Time of Centering,\u201d begins at 4:30 p.m. at Nicarry Chapel on the Bethany Theological Seminary campus located at 615 National Road W. in Richmond. The event is free, but seating is limited. Reservations can be made on Earlham College\u2019s\u00a0Eventbrite\u00a0page<\/a><\/strong>. In case attendance exceeds the capacity of Nicarry, a live video feed will be available in the Bethany Gathering Area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe approaching holiday season is a joyous occasion for many, but it can also be a time of grief for people who are experiencing hardships or grappling with the weight of global events,\u201d said Monica Koechlein, executive director of Richmond Symphony Orchestra. \u201cWe invite our community to join us to pause, reflect and pray for our world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A trio of musicians from the Richmond Symphony Orchestra will play the cello, harp and flute during the hourlong event. Readings and moments of stillness led by members of the RSO, Earlham and Bethany communities will complement the musical selections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWith all the turmoil and strife in the world, Bethany is fortunate to have the opportunity to open our doors and welcome the larger community to join us for an event focused on peace and hope,\u201d said Jeff Carter, president of Bethany Theological Seminary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are thankful to our friends at Richmond Symphony Orchestra and Earlham for joining us in sponsoring this important event,\u201d he said. \u201cIt is so important to pause for moments of beauty and reflection during times of war and conflict. We hope this event will be a positive experience for people of all faiths and backgrounds.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the program, opportunities for fellowship and reflection \u2014 including refreshments and a candlelit labyrinth walk \u2014 will be offered indoors and in the courtyard adjoining the Bethany and ESR campuses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs we continue to grapple with violence and other forms of oppression in today’s world, we are reminded of our commitment to being a beacon of light and love for our community,\u201d said Gretchen Castle, dean of the Earlham School of religion. \u201cAs we promote deep thinking and spiritual well-being, we welcome the community to be inspired by music and to join in this celebration of life.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe hear that resilience is dependent on optimism, and so our hope lies in our ability to join together in community to grieve, to share, to consider the blessings of life.  Let us know we are not alone.  Please join us as we bring light to our corner of the world.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About Earlham College <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 1847, Earlham College has fostered a collaborative learning community that inspires and motivates students with transformative opportunities and experiences so they can become catalysts for good in a changing world. Located in Richmond, Indiana, Earlham is one of U.S. News & World Report\u2019s Top 100 national liberal arts colleges and offers one of the top 20 classroom experiences in the nation, according to the Princeton Review.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Brian Zimmerman<\/strong>
Assistant vice president of strategic communications
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Email: zimmebr@earlham.edu
Phone: 765.983.1256<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n