If you haven't heard Biblical Stories told instead of read,

You haven't truly heard them!

A Festival of Biblical Storytelling

Sponsored by Bethany Theological Seminary

and Earlham School of Religion

The Bible in the Air by Heart

September 17 - 21, 2008 

Conference Leader:  Rev. Dr. Thomas E. Boomershine

The Rev. Dr. Thomas E. Boomershine is an internationally-known speaker and author in the interpretation of the narratives of the Bible as oral story in antiquity and in the communication systems of the digital age.  He writes and procudes multimedia resources for the interpretation of the Bible in digital culture.  Tom is an ordained elder in the West Ohio Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.

Join the Bethany and ESR communities in any or all of the following events!

• Wednesday, September 17, 11:20 a.m.
  

    Lunch and presentation by Tom Boomershine

   The Gospel as Storytelling:  The Stilling of the Storm   

   Lunch cost:  $6.50

   Presentation only:  no charge

   Location:  Earlham School of Religion Dining Hall

                 228 College Avenue, Richmond, Indiana

• Friday, September 19, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
  

    Stories for the Whole Family

   Network of Biblical Storytellers of the CinDay Guild

   including David and Abigail, The Good Samaritan, Elijah and the Soldiers

   and more!

   No charge

   Location:  West Richmond Friends Meeting

                  609 W. Main Street, Richmond, Indiana

•  Saturday, September 20, 8:30 - 5:00 p.m.
  

    The Bible in the Air by Heart Bible Storytelling Conference

    Leadership includes:  Tom and Amelia Boomershine, Dan LeMonnier,

    and Tom Mullen

    Cost:  $40.00 includes breakfast and lunch

    NOTE:  REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR THIS WORKSHOP IS

     SEPTEMBER 12!

    Location:  Earlham School of Religion

                  228 College Avenue, Richmond, Indiana

•  Saturday, September 20, 7:00 p.m.
  

    Saturday Night Cabaret!

   The Bible in the Air by Heart workshop participants and others

   will share stories.    

   No charge

   Location:  Earlham School of Religion

                  228 College Avenue, Richmond, Indiana

•  Sunday, September 21, 9:30 a.m.
  

     A lively telling of parables by Tom Boomershine

    No charge

    Location:  West Richmond Friends Meeting

                   609 W. Main Street, Richmond, Indiana

To register for the Saturday workshop, or for more information, call Earlham School of Religion at 800-432-1377 or 765-983-1423 or e-mail fordmaearlham.edu