June 2018 News

Every week of the year, thanks to the Rev. Kate Wilson and a team of volunteers, the Diocese of Indianapolis ministers to prisoners in the Indiana Women’s Prison. “One of our baptismal promises is to work toward reconciliation, and people in prison really need to reconcile themselves, others and God,” says Wilson, who coordinates volunteer […]

Dear Colleagues in Christ, In the June 20 diocesan newsletter you will have seen an article entitled, “Aligning Budget with Mission: 2019 Proposed Budget Released.” That article included a link to the Draft 2019 Diocesan Budget. This letter is from the Budget Formation Task Force and goes into greater detail about the changes in this […]

The budget formation committee of Executive Council has released a preliminary draft of the 2019 budget. The budget, which will be finalized over the summer and voted on at diocesan convention in November, is published in draft form each spring to allow for input from members of the diocese. This year’s budget draft represents the […]

Wade in the water, wade in the water children Wade in the water. God’s gonna trouble the water I can’t even count how many times I’ve joyfully sung this spiritual while processing to the font to baptize someone into the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The lyrics came to mind again last week when […]

In this week’s video message, Bishop Jennifer talks about “getting down deep to get to know all of you and to understand more deeply how we as bishop’s staff can serve and support you as we work toward vitality and being faithful in our mission.” In the video, Bishop Jennifer mentions following her on Facebook […]

Last week, Bishop Jennifer joined Faith in Indiana at a press conference supporting Erika Fierro, a local church musician who has been told by ICE to prepare to be deported and separated from her two young children. “We are living in a country where the actions of those in power do not match our values,” […]