Bishop Jennifer and the Rev. Alissa Newton, program director for the College for Congregational Development in the Diocese of Olympia, at Waycross in December Registration is filling up fast for the Diocese of Indianapolis’s inaugural week-long intensive College for Congregational Development (CCD) training. The training, which will take place July 12-18 at Waycross, is designed […]
On Monday, Jennifer Phelps began her new role as transition officer for the Diocese of Indianapolis. A lawyer with nearly 20 years of experience, Phelps previously filled this position as a part-time consultant in 2018. In her new position, she will work with congregations searching for new clergy and priests and individuals discerning their next […]
Dear Ones, My Christmas preparations this year have included a slow read of Howard Thurman’s “The Mood of Christmas.” Published 46 years ago, this little book of reflections and poems speaks so much to the mood of our times. I’ve been equally slow in decking the halls, even as I’ve been inspired by the beautiful […]
Most Gracious Lord, by whose direction this time Is appointed for renewing The memory of your infinite mercy to all people In the incarnation of your only Son, Grant that we may live this holy time in the spirit of thanksgiving, And every day raise up our hearts to you in grateful acknowledgement Of what […]
Dear ones, As we approach the end of 2019, I want to let you know about some transitions on my staff that will take place at the end of this year and the beginning of 2020. First, I am glad to announce that Jennifer Phelps has accepted the position of transition officer. Jen, who filled […]
Keynote speaker the Very Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas and Bishop Jennifer “As we prepare to leave this convention, know that Jesus has come near,” Bishop Jennifer said in closing her convention sermon. “This is our moment. Beloved, let us not fear the future. As we go forth from this place at least a half shade […]