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Living Fearlessly, Led by Young People: A Pastoral Letter from Bishop Jennifer

Living Fearlessly, Led by Young People: A Pastoral Letter from Bishop Jennifer

From Bishop Jennifer:  A Rising Tide of Youth Advocacy Against Gun Violence

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    We Came to the River!

     

    The Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis convened in Jeffersonville and New Albany, IN near the banks of the Ohio River October 26-28 for its 180th Diocesan Convention, an event with the theme “Come to the River!”  There are videos, pictures, articles, and more about the convention. It has adjourned and the 181st convention will come to order in Bloomington, IN in November 2018. 

    For all Convention 2017 related information, please go to 180th Diocesan Convention 2017

     

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    “It may be that we cannot solve everything, and we cannot do everything. But we can do something, no matter what.”

     

    News, Events, & Features

     

    March for Our Lives Washington, DC Trip from March 23-25
    Diocesan youth in grades 6-12 are invited to join a bus trip to Washington, DC for March for Our Lives on March 23-25, 2018. Please note that, due to space constraints, the trip is limited to the first 40 youth who register. Because this is ...
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    The Rev. Deacon Fatima Yakubu-Madus Joins Bishop’s Staff
    The Rev. Deacon Fatima Yakubu-Madus Joins Bishop's Staff
    On March 15, the Rev. Deacon Fatima Yakubu-Madus will join Bishop Jennifer's staff as part-time missioner for community engagement in collaboration with Christ Church Cathedral, where she will serve as deacon. 

    "I look forward to working with Deacon Fatima and with many of you to ...
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    Living Fearlessly, Led by Young People: A Pastoral Letter from Bishop Jennifer
    Living Fearlessly, Led by Young People: A Pastoral Letter from Bishop Jennifer
    Dear Ones: Two years ago, when I first introduced myself to you, I wrote about choosing the Episcopal Church as a young adult. “This church has taught me to live fearlessly, embraced by God’s love in Christ,” I said. I made my choice nearly thirty ...
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    Diocese of Indianapolis Awarded Episcopal Church Evangelism Grant
    Diocese of Indianapolis Awarded Episcopal Church Evangelism Grant
    The Rev. Whitney Rice, associate rector of St. Francis In-the-Fields in Zionsville, is a 35-year-old cradle Episcopalian, and not once in her life has she ever heard anyone say, “Wow. Those Episcopalians are really great at evangelism.” Rice aims to change that, and last week, ...
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    New Union of Black Episcopalians Chapter Forming
    New Union of Black Episcopalians Chapter Forming
    A diocesan chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE) will be established soon, according to the Rev. Shannon MacVean-Brown, transition priest at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Speedway, who is leading the effort. MacVean-Brown, who was active in the UBE chapter in the Diocese of ...
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    Executive Council Thinks ‘Creatively and Openly’ About Structure, Budget
    Executive Council Thinks ‘Creatively and Openly’ About Structure, Budget
    On November 17 and 18, the diocese’s Executive Council and Bishop Jennifer met in retreat at the Waycross Camp and Conference Center. The retreat was facilitated by Mieke Vandersall and Emily Scott of the Vandersall Collective, a firm hired by the diocese to lead a strategic ...
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    Diocesan Staff Changes
    In early December, Bishop Jennifer wrote to the people of the diocese about upcoming staff changes that she said would support the shared vision for the diocese that had emerged at listening sessions and leadership meetings in the fall of 2017. Two of those transitions ...
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    Episcopal Women’s Ministry Spring Luncheon
    April 28, 2018
    At St. Paul's, Columbus from 10:30 until 2.  Bishop Jennifer will celebrate Eucharist and be the guest speaker ...
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    Standing Committee Meeting
    May 9, 2018
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    Standing Committee Meeting
    June 13, 2018
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    Executive Council
    June 16, 2018
    Meet at Waycross ...
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    Waycross Summer Camp
    June 18, 2018
    Session 1: Adventure Camp ...
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    Waycross Summer Camp
    June 24, 2018
    Session 2: Ready, Set...Camp! ...
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    Waycross Women’s Week
    June 24, 2018
    This week is with childcare and day camp ...
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    Waycross Summer Camp
    July 1, 2018
    Session3: Adventure Camp. Leaders-in-Training ...
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    GENERAL CONVENTION (Austin, Texas)
    July 5, 2018
    July 5 - 13, 2018 Austin, Texas ...
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    Waycross Summer Camp
    July 8, 2018
    Session 4: Canoe Camp ...
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    Standing Committee Meeting
    July 11, 2018
    At the diocesan office ...
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    Waycross Summer Camp
    July 15, 2018
    Session 5: Adventure Camp. Hickory Hill Wilderness Camp ...
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    Waycross Women’s Week
    July 15, 2018
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    Waycross Family Camp
    August 31, 2018
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    Standing Committee Meeting
    September 12, 2018
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    Executive Council
    September 15, 2018
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    Parish and diocesan milestones should be celebrated and remembered. Here are some of the more recent ones that have been celebrated since 2016. Do you have an important milestone coming up in your parish? Share it here. 

    Waycross Celebrates 60 Years of Service
    Waycross Celebrates 60 Years of Service
    Waycross celebrated its 60th birthday Sunday, September 3. There was a special Waycross picnic with games, and camp activities for all ages. Many folks joined together for an afternoon of fellowship and celebration!    See the photo album on Facebook ...
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    Come Celebrate!
    Come Celebrate!
    The Church of the Nativity is celebrating its 60 year anniversary!  Please plan to join on November 4, 2017, at 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm. We are having a silent auction and stay tuned for additional activities. Church of the Nativity 7300 N. Lantern Road Indianapolis, IN 46256 Tel: 317 849 3656 www.nativity-indy.org ...
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    PEACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH, ROCKPORT, HAS MOVED
    PEACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH, ROCKPORT, HAS MOVED
    Peace Episcopal Church, Rockport, has moved. Their new address is 223 County Road 350W, Rockport IN 47635. All other information remains the same. If you plan to visit, they advise you rely upon MapQuest for now. Some GPS systems, including Garmin, seem to be leading visitors astray. (We're working on helping resolve that issue now!) ...
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    179 Years and Still Going
    179 Years and Still Going
    St. Paul's, Richmond, is celebrating 179 years of ministry ...
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    September 1976: General Convention Approves the Ordination of Women
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    Giving thanks for the history of ordained women in The Episcopal Church and in our diocese on the 40 year anniversary this month ...
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    180 and Still Going
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    St. Paul's, Jeffersonville, just celebrated their 180th with a liturgy and reception ...
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    St. Matthew’s, Indianapolis Celebrates Its 100th
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    St. Matthew's, Indianapolis, is celebrating their Centennial with a new Vision Statement and some great t-shirts ...
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    St. Peter’s, Lebanon Has Been Very “Bee-sy”
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    St. Peter's, Lebanon,  just turned 60 and harvested the first honey from their apiary ...
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    St. Paul’s, Indianapolis Celebrates their 150th
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    St. Paul's, Indianapolis, just turned 150 with a Gala and celebration weekend. See more pictures on Facebook ...
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    Launch Day for Good Samaritan
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    Good Samaritan, Brownsburg, just celebrated Launch Day as our newest church. See more on Facebook. #thechurchthatserves ...
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    ERD Responds to Disaster

     

    Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with the Episcopal Diocese of Northern California to provide emergency support for those impacted by deadly wildfires in California. The assistance includes food and other critical supplies, housing and the storage of belongings. Read more on the ERD website.

    The 2017 Atlantic Hurricane season has emerged as one of the most destructive in recent history, with Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose and Maria causing major damage from Texas to Florida, Georgia and throughout the Caribbean. Stay updated with the most recent developments on ERD and its social media.  Read more on the ERD website.

    Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with the Episcopal Diocese of Northern California to provide emergency support for those impacted by deadly wildfires in California. The assistance includes food and other critical supplies, housing and the storage of belongings. Read more on the ERD website.

    The Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis

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    1100 W 42nd St
    Indianapolis, Indiana 46208

    • Phone: 317-926-5454
    • Fax: 317-926-5456
    • Toll Free Long Distance: 1-800-669-5786

     

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