Kari Fritz
Age
32
Occupation
I coordinate the Language, Cultural Orientation, and Readiness for Employment program at Exodus Refugee Immigration, Inc.
Hometown
Winamac, IN
Education
B.A. from Wheaton College in Communications
M.A. from Wheaton Graduate School in Intercultural Studies/Teaching English as a Second Language.
Faith Background
I grew up in a conservative Evangelical church.
Why are you at Lockerbie Central?
I found LC at a time when I was not sure what to do with church. I had been involved with the church since childhood, but I had reached a place where a “typical” evangelical Christian experience no longer felt like a fit. I wanted to be part of a faith community, but I was no longer satisfied with the typical church answers or with “business as usual.” I was thrilled to find a community where questions were encouraged and I felt that a truly diverse set of ideas and opinions were reflected in a welcoming and giving group of people. The atmosphere, teaching, and people I found at LC were just what I was looking for, and I’ve been happy to become a part of this community.
Books on Faith that Changed My Life
Reading now:
"Peace is Every Step” by Thich Nhat Hanh
"Living Buddha, Living Christ" by Thich Nhat Hanh
“A People’s History of Christianity” by Diana Butler Bass
Recommended:
"It's Really All About God" by Samir Selmanovic
"Saving Jesus from the Church" by Robin J. Meyers
"A History of God" by Karen Armstrong
"Love Poems from God" by Daniel Ladinsky
"Traveling Mercies" by Anne Lamott
"Theirs is the Kingdom" by Robert D. Lupton
"God in the Alley" by Greg Paul
What's exciting you right now?
I am very interested in other cultures and am pursuing this interest by continuing to deepen my involvement with the international community in Indianapolis. Recently, I’ve become more involved with the refugee community in the city, particularly with people resettled from Burma, and I expect this involvement to continue to grow. I’m also excited to be part of the interfaith conversations happening at Earth House in partnership with the Indianapolis Interfaith Conversation Network. I love to have conversations with people with different points of view. In my faith journey, I’m excited to be part of a growing community that is exploring what it really means to follow the way of Jesus in the 21st century. There are so many exciting things happening in our city right now – it’s a great time to be here.
Community Involvement
In addition to serving on the Lockerbie Central executive team, I help out with music at the church.
32
Occupation
I coordinate the Language, Cultural Orientation, and Readiness for Employment program at Exodus Refugee Immigration, Inc.
Hometown
Winamac, IN
Education
B.A. from Wheaton College in Communications
M.A. from Wheaton Graduate School in Intercultural Studies/Teaching English as a Second Language.
Faith Background
I grew up in a conservative Evangelical church.
Why are you at Lockerbie Central?
I found LC at a time when I was not sure what to do with church. I had been involved with the church since childhood, but I had reached a place where a “typical” evangelical Christian experience no longer felt like a fit. I wanted to be part of a faith community, but I was no longer satisfied with the typical church answers or with “business as usual.” I was thrilled to find a community where questions were encouraged and I felt that a truly diverse set of ideas and opinions were reflected in a welcoming and giving group of people. The atmosphere, teaching, and people I found at LC were just what I was looking for, and I’ve been happy to become a part of this community.
Books on Faith that Changed My Life
Reading now:
"Peace is Every Step” by Thich Nhat Hanh
"Living Buddha, Living Christ" by Thich Nhat Hanh
“A People’s History of Christianity” by Diana Butler Bass
Recommended:
"It's Really All About God" by Samir Selmanovic
"Saving Jesus from the Church" by Robin J. Meyers
"A History of God" by Karen Armstrong
"Love Poems from God" by Daniel Ladinsky
"Traveling Mercies" by Anne Lamott
"Theirs is the Kingdom" by Robert D. Lupton
"God in the Alley" by Greg Paul
What's exciting you right now?
I am very interested in other cultures and am pursuing this interest by continuing to deepen my involvement with the international community in Indianapolis. Recently, I’ve become more involved with the refugee community in the city, particularly with people resettled from Burma, and I expect this involvement to continue to grow. I’m also excited to be part of the interfaith conversations happening at Earth House in partnership with the Indianapolis Interfaith Conversation Network. I love to have conversations with people with different points of view. In my faith journey, I’m excited to be part of a growing community that is exploring what it really means to follow the way of Jesus in the 21st century. There are so many exciting things happening in our city right now – it’s a great time to be here.
Community Involvement
In addition to serving on the Lockerbie Central executive team, I help out with music at the church.
