Check back often for an updated list of upcoming events, lectures, speakers, and musical performances taking place at FSC during the 2010 season.
Interfaith Celebration of Ramadan in Grand Rapids
(Another in the series of Feasts for the Soul at FSC)
August 25, 2010
Fountain Street Church is again honored to host a community Iftar "Breakfast" meal with the Islamic Center and Religious Institute of Grand Rapids on August 25th, from 7:00-9:30 p.m.! Ramadan, one of the "Pillars of Islam", is month of daylight fasting in honor of the month in which the Qur'an was initially received by the Prophet Muhammed.
Each day the fast ends at sundown, whereupon families and friends gather to eat, making this a festive season as much as a prayerful one.
The evening will begin with a "meet and greet" beginning at 7:00 p.m. when members of both communities, (and others), can become acquainted. Sundown comes after 8:00 p.m. and will be marked by Islamic prayers in the Chapel. This will be followed by the joyful meal, which will consist of foods traditionally served during the season.
We invite you to come and join in the diversity of greater Grand Rapids. Enjoy nourishment of both body and soul.
A donation of $7.50/person, or $25.00/family of four or more is requested and will be collected at the door. Reservations are required. Please call the Church Office at (616) 459-8386 ext. 237 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
A portion of the cost helps to provide for the meal and additional funds will go to the religious school of the Islamic Center - giving to others during Ramadan is almost as important as fasting.
This is a family-friendly evening and children are especially invited! We hope to see you there!
Grand Rapids Community College
Diversity Lecture Series XVI
Fountain Street Church
September 29, 2010
Avraham Burg, Peace Activist, Political Leader, Author
Finding Reconciliation In An Era of Fear
Activist & Political Leader Avrham Burg has been a leading figure in Israeli politics for over 20 years. Burg advocates for pluralism and tolerance and a more liberal approach to the Middle East conflict. For additional information, please visit http://www.grcc.edu/ShowPage.cfm?PageID=21.
Pledge-A-Palooza
October 3, 2010
What is Pledge-A-Palooza? It is a celebration/party for the kick-off to the 2011 Pledge Campaign. Why celebrate? Why not? It's an event for Fountain Streeter's to gather and celebrate their reasons of why they support FSC. Each has their own reasons and it's a way to celebrate your reason. It's also a way for FSC to show their appreciation for your support!
There will be music, food & beverages, friends, and an opportunity to win a prize for submitting your pledge card on Sunday. Festivities will be from 12:15 - 3:00 p.m. Prizes and entertainment have been graciously donated and volunteered by congregants and the local community.
There will be childcare provided and activities for elementary school-age children on the 3rd floor of FSC.
As we are in the early stages of planning, there will be additional information in future publications as they become available. If you have any questions, please contact Randy Allaben at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Grand Rapids Community College
Diversity Lecture Series XVI
Fountain Street Church
October 20, 2010
Barbara Martinez Jitner
Filmmaker, Human Rights Activist
On the Border of a New America: Wall of Shadows
Barbara Martinez Jitner is the inspiration behind the 2008 film Bordertown, based on her research of the Mexican town of Juarez, notorious for the murders of over 400 women. Martinez Jitner studies the legacy of Latinos in the U.S. and how what is happening at our southern border affects this community and the entire country, creating a dichotomy in the Latino national identity. For additional information, please visit http://www.grcc.edu/ShowPage.cfm?PageID=21.
3rd Annual Women's Conference
Saturday, November 13, 2010
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fountain Street Church
Open to women of all ages. Tap into your natural creativity and deepen your spirituality through movement, music, poetry, and art! For registration information, please call (616) 340-7874. Childcare will be available with advance notice.
Grand Rapids Community College
Diversity Lecture Series XVI
Fountain Street Church
November 17, 2010
Stephen Prothero
World-Religions Scholar, Author
Religious Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know -- and Doesn't
Are the world's religions' different paths up the same mountain? This appears to be a common, prevailing sentiment. But, as Stephen Prothero persuasively argues, this sentiment is naive, dangerous, and untrue. For additional information, please visit http://www.grcc.edu/ShowPage.cfm?PageID=21.
The "Foster Spiritual Community" Summer Series
Fountain Street Church
Four 3-hour sessions, once a month, offered to enhance the leadership qualities of those already in or about to take on leadership/facilitator roles in the Church, with the aim of fostering a better sense of communication and community.
June 28 - "Compassion"
July 12 - "Connection"
August 9 - "Community"
September 13 - "Consciousness"
Come to one or two or three or all! For additional information, please contact Matthew Cockrum at either (616) 459-8386 ext. 215 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Grand Rapids Community College
Diversity Lecture Series XVI
Fountain Street Church
February 16, 2011
Ta-Nehisi Coates
Journalist, Author, Editor
A Deeper Black: The Meaning of Race in the Age of Obama
Ta-Nehisi Coates writes about politics, race, history, and pop culture, often in the same article. A contributing Editor, Writer, and Blogger for The Atlantic, Coates has penned many controversial and influential articles. Coates' memoir The Beautiful Struggle: A Father, two Sons, and Unlikely Road to Manhood, offers readers an epic about boys trying to become men in black America and beyond. For additional information, please visit http://www.grcc.edu/ShowPage.cfm?PageID=21.
Grand Rapids Community College
Diversity Lecture Series XVI
Fountain Street Church
March 16, 2011
Lisa Shannon
Activist, Author, Sister
A Thousand Sisters: My Journey into the Worst Place on Earth to be a Woman
Lisa Shannon awakened to the atrocities in the Congo, where women are gang-raped and demoralized and decided to become an Activist and a Sister, leaving behind a successful company, a fiance, and security. She founded Run for Congo Women, a grassroots movement for Congolese women. For additional information, please visit http://www.grcc.edu/ShowPage.cfm?PageID=21.
As we embark on a new and exciting year here at FSC, please take a look back at events hosted by Fountain Street Church last year. Listed below are some of the esteemed speakers, musicians and art events hosted by FSC during the past 12 months. Check back often for an updated calendar of coming events. Please contact the FSC Events Cooridnator, Heather Barretta at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for information about hosting your non-profit event here at Fountain Street Church.
May 2008 - May 2009
Kathleen Hall Jamieson
Ray Saurez
Michael Dowd
Carlos Seise
Amy Goodman
Dearing Concert Duo
Katrina Vanden heuvel and Rich Lowry (Debate)
Ernesto Cardinal
B.D. Wong
Amy Dickenson
THEM:Images of Seperation
David Pilgrim
Shannon Brownlee
John Corvino
Capital Steps
Peter Madcat Ruth
Peter Anin
Richie Havens
Harry Manx
Since 1928 when Senior Minister Alfred Wesley Wishart debated Clarence Darrow - "Is There a General Purpose in the Universe?" - Fountain Street Church has brought enlightened thinkers and enterprising musicians to Grand Rapids, fulfilling its civic and religious duty to serve and lead the greater West Michigan community - such notables as Winston Churchhill, Linus Pauling, Eleanore Roosevelt and Robert Frost are among the over 100 speakers who have challenged the mind and stirred the conscience from this Free Pulpit. In addition, a great number of gifted performers from Dave Brubeck to Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington to Arlo Guthrie - have thrilled the heart and soothed the soul from this great chancel.
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