In July, 42 Indianapolis Episcopalians and seven trainers met for a long-awaited occasion—the first in-person College for Congregational Development training at Waycross Camp and Conference Center. During the intensive training, which was postponed from July 2020 due to COVID-19, teams of lay and clergy leaders learned leadership skills and developed projects to carry out in […]
On August 5, Bishop Jennifer joined author and New York City restaurateur Danny Meyer for a conversation about hospitality in our time and how churches and restaurants can pivot to adapt quickly as they emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. The conversation was hosted by the Church of the Heavenly Rest in New York City. Watch it here. […]
Bishop Jennifer recommends that congregational regathering teams continue to meet regularly, monitor local conditions, and make changes when necessary. As the Delta variant takes hold, the bishop’s staff encourages regathering teams to consider: Wearing indoor masks regardless of vaccination status Taking a congregational singing hiatus Taking a choral singing hiatus Using a single cantor or […]
Dear Ones, As you know, after holding several sessions to receive wisdom and feedback, I had been anticipating that we would publish a new revision of our regathering guidelines in June. The COVID-19 virus and its variants continue to play a significant role in our common life, but it is clear that access to effective […]
Service will feature lament, Act of Remembrance, reflection by Presiding Bishop Six Episcopal bishops will lead a prayerful commemoration of George Floyd on the first anniversary of his murder by a Minneapolis police officer. The pre-recorded service, featuring a reflection by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, will air on May 25 at 8 p. m. EST […]
Even before the ribbon was cut to officially open Trinity Haven, the state’s first residential facility for LGBTQ youth and young adults who are at risk of homelessness, two people were living in the house. “As soon as we announced our opening date, young people began contacting Trinity Haven,” says Leigh Ann Hirschman, a member […]