News & Events
NEW BRIDGE PROJECT UNDERWAY!
Instruments of Hope is thrilled to be moving forward on a bridge connecting east to west, where Frank meets Dom over the scenic Sunnybrook creek on the grounds of the St. Francis of Assisi Sculpture Garden. The 155 foot spanning wooden bridge will be barrier free and handicap accessible. The bridge will feature a “bump out” viewing section featuring a large, three-quarter scale bronze sculpture by Mic. If this project or our mission resonates with you at all, please consider making a donation! Click the newsletter link below for more information on this exciting project!
Past News | Events
PEACE GATHERING TO COMMEMORATE THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST PERUGIA-ASSISI PEACE MARCH - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2021
The Grand Rapids Sister City of Perugia, Italy and the Saint Francis of Assisi Sculpture Garden held a PEACE GATHERING to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the first Perugia-Assisi Peace March Sunday, October 10th at 2pm at the Saint Francis of Assisi Sculpture Garden on the grounds of the Dominican Center at Marywood Academy - 2025 E. Fulton, Grand Rapids
THIRD ANNUAL SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI SCULPTURE GARDEN GOLF OUTING/FUNDRAISER FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021!
Held at Scott Lake Golf and Practice Center 911 Hayes Rd NE Comstock Park, MI 49321.
FUNDRAISER EVENT AT MAX AND JAN GIBBS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2020We enjoyed an evening of authentic German cuisine by Chef Norbert Dill, formerly of Schnitzelbank! Fundraiser benefited the St. Francis of Assisi Sculpture Garden at Marywood.
WE REMEMBER: COMMUNITY INTERFAITH MEMORIAL - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
50 people remember loved ones in the Saint Francis of Assisi Sculpture Garden with a walk through the garden and then planting of 50 plants in honor of those they lost. Event co-hosted with Grand Rapids Dominicans and Kaufman Interfaith Institute of GVSU.
SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI SCULPTURE GARDEN GOLF OUTING/FUNDRAISER - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
Come join us for a fun day of golf. 4-person scramble for $100 a player, 18 holes, including a box lunch from Lewandoski's Market and wrapping up later with a Polish dinner from That Polish Girl Catering.
This fundraiser benefits the Saint Francis of Assisi Sculpture Garden at Marywood.
Sponsored by 97 LAV-FM and Scully Statewide Moving, Inc.INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE WALK - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2019
A walk through the Saint Francis of Assisi Sculpture Garden with a service inside the Marywood Chapel at 2:00 PM. Event co-hosted with Grand Rapids Dominicans and Institute for Global Education.
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS AND ADOPTION - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2019
Annual blessing in honor of the feast of Francis of Assisi. All animals are welcome to this fun event! The Humane Society of West Michigan will join us with some very special guests!
We Remember: Interfaith Memorial Event - September 5, 2018
We Remember: Interfaith Memorial Event was held to remember all those we love. In an inspirational and touching evening of music, reflection, prayer, and activities we celebrated the lives of loved ones who have died.
International Day of Peace - September 23, 2018
The United Nations International Day of Peace is an opportunity for all humanity to come together, in spirit and in action, to forward the ideals of and conditions for peace. This day is observed by hundreds of millions of global citizens in cities, towns, and villages. This year, the International Day of Peace honored the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Blessing of the Animals - October 6, 2018
We celebrated the feast of St. Francis of Assisi with a Blessing of the Animals with a lovely gathering of pets and their caregivers celebrating our companions with us on our life's journey.
The Living Nativity - December 2018
A lovely December annual Living Nativity in the Saint Francis of Assisi Sculpture Garden for the Instruments of Hope.
Living Nativity in Francis of Assisi Sculpture Garden - December 16, 2017
A lovely event that brought beautiful people together to celebrate love in the Francis of Assisi Sculpture Garden at Marywood in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Thank you to all of our cast of humans and animals. As always, our costumes by Kostume Room.
St. Francis, A Sculptor, A Garden - November 4, 2017
Mic Carlson shared his story greatly inspired by St. Francis of Assisi. His bronze sculptures gently guide the landscape of the St. Francis Sculpture Garden and bring to life the zeal of St. Francis. Attendees heard directly from the artist and shared in his story as they journied through the St. Francis Sculpture Garden, a place of reflection and healing.
Blessing of the Animals - October 7, 2017
Our annual fun walk through the woods with our pets of many colors took place Saturday, October 7, 2017 at 2:00 PM. The Saint Francis of Assisi Sculpture Garden was the place to be! it was a great time for our babes as it always is! This blessing was so worth seeing the smiles on the faces of the many dogs, cats, goldfish, bunnies, salamanders, chickens, hamsters, guinea pigs and pot belly pigs who graced the pathways of our garden walk. Pastor Ginny Makita officiated the blessing.
Roman Walker Dedication at Saint Francis of Assisi Sculpture Garden
On Sunday, July 10, 2016, in memory of Roman Walker, friends and family gathered in the St. Francis Sculpture Garden in Grand Rapids, Michigan to celebrate love. "I'll Be Seeing You" sung by Roman Walker, with Mark Kahny on piano, Elgin Vines on Bass and Bill Vits on Drums. Recorded at Goon Lagoon.
International Day of Peace Walk 2015
Sunday, September 20, 2015, Instruments of Hope non-profit held a walk through the lush winding pathways of the Francis of Assisi Sculpture Garden. People wrote their thoughts for peace on a colorful ribbon and attached it to the world base of an 11-foot statue of Francis, by Sculptor Mic Carlson. Members from "Threshold Choir Group" sang at one of the sites designated for rest and enjoyment by sculptures throughout the garden.
