FBCI at the 2009 Governor's Conference
Coordinators Kira Foerster and Laura Bradley, along with other fellow VISTAs and AmeriCorps, attended the 2009 Governor's Conference on Service and Volunteering sponsored by the Office of Faith-Based Community Initiatives. During the conference, the coordinators were given the opportunities to sit-in on many lectures and sessions regardi

Englewood Mock Disaster: A+
There was no reason to be afraid at the Halloween mock disaster at Englewood Christian Church. Having a long history of serving the community and hosting guests at their downtown facility, Englewood easily overcame the challenges of the mock disaster with confidence, grace, and hospitality. Thanks to all of the Englewood Christian Church Action Team members and player volunteers, and also to Bert and Ernie Harvey of Plainfield Christian Church for joining us as guest observers. As we continue "mock disaster season" at First Church of the Nazarene and Brandywine Community Church over the next two weekends, we are glad to be off to such a strong start. Thank you, Englewood!

Interfaith Activities
One of our first partners, St. Lukes United Methodist Church on 86th Street has been sponsoring a program called Faith of our Neighbors. The FBCI Coordinators have been able to attend on two occasions. During the service, a leader from another faith is interviewed at the lecturn. A question and answer session with that fai

Expanding Our Boarders
The FBCI is expanding! The American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis supports disaster relief in Marion and all the surrounding counties including Henry to the east and Clinton in the northwest. Although a few of our partners are outside of Marion County (for example Plainfield Christian Church in

"Mock Disaster Season" at the FBCI
Autumn is the season of changing leaves, colder weather- and mock disasters! In the coming weeks, the FBCI will be holding mock disasters at three of its facilities: Englewood Christian Church (October 31st), First Church of the Nazarene (November 7th), and Brandywine Community Church (November 14th). We are excited to