Roll em Forwardian

A gathering of community members interested in presenting The 2nd Forwardian Film Festival met at The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Poconos (UUFP) in Stroudsburg, PA on May 15th to explore all the possibilities of how the event could best serve those who love the art of film. Although the attendance of the gathering was minimal, it proved to be a step forward toward a great adventure. A small step, but a step forward nonetheless.

Ideas and thoughts were shared between Jody Singer of Mountainside Arts, Paul Adam Smeltz of The Forwardian Arts Society, and Marylou Tomlinson of The UUFP who just happened by. Arline M. Smeltz was also present. It was the first gathering with several more to take place prior to the event which is scheduled to occur on Saturday August 31st, 2013 showcasing the talents of local film makers with art, music, and other festival related events taking place throughout the day. The Forwardian Arts Society is presenting the Festival in collaboration with The UUFP.

The next gathering is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday May 29th at 7pm. The location of the gathering is yet to be determined. The gathering invites and welcomes all film lovers to attend. Those who would like to help plan the festival but are unable to attend our scheduled gatherings may contact The Forwardian Arts Society at Forwardian@hotmail.com to meet individually. You’ll find more photographs taken during the first gathering for The 2nd Forwardian Film Festival in The Forwardian Arts Society 2013 Gallery at www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151421648390421.539635.636000420&type=1

The Forwardian Arts Society is a fellowship for people who love the arts seeking to support and encourage creative individuals and groups as they go forward toward their dreams. The group does this through their website and popular social networks by posting articles and images of the art related events they experience, sharing information about art related events, opportunities, and educational experiences with the public, and inviting art lovers to participate in events they create such as their Forwardian Film Festival, Forwardian Music and Art festivals, and their literary and arts magazine titled, “Forwardian.” You can learn more about The Forwardian Arts Society, its literary and arts magazine, its festivals, and all they offer to the creative community by exploring their website at www.theforwardianartssociety.com or by visiting their Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/pages/The-Forwardian-Arts-Society/91146283760.

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Poconos (UUFP) is located at 940A Ann St. in Stroudsburg, PA is a liberal congregation who (as Unitarian Universalists) encompasses many faith traditions which include Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, Paganism, and others encouraging individuals to freely to search for truth which could be found upon many spiritual paths. Services are held every Sunday at 10am with a hospitality hour providing an opportunity for attendees to share thoughts and food with one another following the service. You can learn more about The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Poconos (UUFP) and what they have to offer by exploring their Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/UnitarianUniversalistFellowshipOfThePoconos?fref=ts.