The Lenten season this year is February 14 to March 28.

A Lenten Devotional INSPired by KURT VONNEGUT

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2024, 10:15am-11:15am

And So It Goes…

Some have called him the Mark Twain of the 20^th century. He wrote essays, short stories, novels, science fiction, screen plays. He was an artist, a commencement speaker, a writer of love letters. Some people find his work annoying; others are completely enamored. What can we learn from Indianapolis native son Kurt Vonnegut about what it is to be human and how to fully embrace this life we have been given? This 4-week series of classes begins with a video self portrait of Vonnegut talking about himself in 1975. Come engage in lively conversation with others from your Garden community. If you want to get started early, watch Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck in Time, a 2022 documentary about Vonnegut’s life. Free with a Hulu subscription or for a slight charge on other streaming services.

SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 2024, 10:15am-11:45am

Field Trip to the Vonnegut Museum and Library

Immediately following the service, we will travel downtown to experience the Vonnegut Museum with curator Chris Lafave. Through exhibits and Chris’s extensive knowledge, you’ll learn about Vonnegut and, with hope, you’ll come away wanting to know more. The Museum at 543 Indiana Avenue and offers free parking. Stay for lunch following tour if you wish.

SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2024, 10:15am-11:15am

Breaking Down Vonnegut

Vonnegut Museum CEO Julia Whitehead wrote Breaking Down Vonnegut, a book exploring essential themes in Vonnegut’s writings. Through her writing, Whitehead brings out the major life questions Vonnegut asked himself over and over. We will discuss the ideas and compare them to our own life questions. Copies of the book are available for $10 at The Garden, but you do not have to read the book to participate.

SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2024, 10:15am-11:15am

Reading Vonnegut

Choosing from a variety of short stories, novels, letters, and commencement addresses, you will be invited to read a bit of Vonnegut for yourself and share your reactions with other discussion group members. Do you find his style accessible? Do you think he is funny? Cynical? What surprises you? What will you take away from this Lenten Vonnegut experience?