Building Community 2025, a new southwestern Indiana community group, presents Teach- Ins 2025.

With roots in the social movements of the 1960s, Teach-Ins 2025 is a series of events to create non-partisan community discussions about the issues of our time based on facts and a willingness to learn. The series kicks off with Immigration 101 featuring Sr. Joan Scheller, OSB, from the Sisters of St. Benedict Latino Outreach and Immigration Services. Immigration 101 will take place Thursday, May 22 at St. Benedict’s Brew Works, 860 E. 10 th St, Ferdinand, IN. Local musician Eddie Rasche will play from 6 to 6:30 p.m. ET, with the teach-in from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. ET. Bring a lawn chair and blanket, grab some food and drinks from St. Benedict’s, and engage in a night of peaceful discussion and debate. In case of rain, the event will move into the Brew Works Theater. 

Upcoming Teach-Ins: 
All events will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. ET at St. Benedict’s Brew Works 
June 5: Economic Policy/Tariffs – facilitated by John Stocker  
June 19: Race Relations – facilitator TBA 
July 31: Environment & Public Health – facilitated by Dr. Norma Kreilein 
August 21: National Security/Observations on the decline of America’s military power – facilitated by John Stocker 

About Teach-Ins 
Teach-ins are educational forums or public seminars focused on discussing social, political, or environmental issues. Unlike traditional lectures, teach-ins are participatory and interactive, often involving dialogue and friendly debate among participants, with the goal of fostering a deeper understanding of the topic at hand. They are characterized by their informal structure, inclusivity, and focus on active participation and have played a significant role in various social movements by providing a platform for education and mobilization. 

About Building Community 2025 
Building Community 2025 is a group of concerned citizens in rural southwestern Indiana who saw a need to respond to the current political climate in the US with facts, community, and open hearts. Their focus is building connections within their communities that serve to inspire and educate all citizens. 

For More Information Contact Leann Burke at 219-405-3933 or Patty Ruhe at 812-639-7615.