Dove Faith Cafe
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Dove Faith Cafe began as an initiative of The Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana and continues under the same leadership but independent of the diocese.
Everyone loves a good story. Storytelling captivates and captures the imagination when told well. Through storytelling, humans are able to connect with one another via shared experiences. Because storytelling connects us so powerfully, it only makes sense to use the power of good storytelling to share our faith stories.
There are many kinds of faith stories. Some of them begin with our birth and bring the listeners to the present moment. Others relate a time of difficulty when the storyteller received God’s grace to walk through a hardship. Some faith stories tell of times of divine intervention in our lives. A well-crafted faith story has the power to rekindle the embers of listeners’ faith.
That is the purpose of The Dove Faith Cafe. It is the fulfillment of a vision that was divinely inspired by the Holy Spirit. The Dove Faith Cafe is an event that brings together storytellers and listeners who share their faith stories in an evening of hope. The Dove Faith Cafe answers the call to evangelism that we, as members of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana, of the wider Episcopal Church, and as brothers and sisters of our Savior are committed to embracing.
Marie Gambetta, co-founder/co-creator of Dove Faith Cafe, introduces this new storytelling event.
Viewer Discretion is Advised: Dove Faith Cafe presents real stories from real people that might contain sensitive material for some audiences such as references to substance abuse and sexual abuse. Dove Faith Cafe strongly recommends that children under the age of 18 be accompanied by an adult.
Dove Faith Cafe would like to thank the following generous supporters: The Center for Congregations, The Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana, United Thank Offering, and private donors.
Steering Committee
Marie Gambetta (St. Paul’s - Muster)
Co-chair
The Rev. Cynthia Moore (CEMP)
Co-chair
The Rev. Tom Adamson (Holy Family - Angola)
EDNIN Commission on Evangelism Chairperson
The Rev. Matthew Cowden (St. Michael’s - SB)
Creative Director
Jordan Trendelman (St. Alban’s - Fort Wayne)
EDNIN Commission on Evangelism
The Rev. Canon Michelle Walker
Diocesan Liaison
Advisors
The Rt. Rev. Dr. Douglas E. Sparks
VIII Bishop of the Diocese of Northern Indiana
The Rt. Rev. Edward S. Little II
VII Bishop of the Diocese of Northern Indiana
Master Storyteller
Rob Osterman