The Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis

Executive Council Meeting - May 2026
2026-05-30 | Zoom
Save the Date: Saturday 05/30 on zoom.

Bishop Jennifer Visits St. Paul's, Columbus
2026-05-31

Province V and VI Women Clergy Retreat
2026-05-31 - 2026-06-03
May 31 – June 3

Join women clergy from Province V and VI May 31-June for an open, safe space for women clergy to come together, support one another, learn from each other, and honor the life-giving connections we have with God, each other, our congregations and communities, the world, and the planet.
It will be hosted at St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt, Michigan and the cost is $360 includes lodging, meals, and retreat material (if you need financial assistance, see the web site)
Check out the event website.

Annual Safe Church Audit Forms Due
2026-06-01
All churches and organizations within the Diocese of Indianapolis must submit an annual Safe Church Audit form for 2026. This is due by Monday, June 1, via the Formstack submission link below.
Please visit www.indydio.org/safechurch for more details about the audit or email safechurch@indydio.org with questions.
Click here to access the 2026 Safe Church Audit

Wardens in Charge (WIC) Monthly Zoom Cohort – June 2026
2026-06-01 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Zoom
The diocese will host a Wardens-in-Charge (WIC) meeting on June 1st at 7pm EDT/6pm CT on Zoom. This meeting is intended as a time for wardens in parishes without clergy leadership to discuss aspects of their roles, to ask for and offer advice, and to build community with one another. No prior registration is necessary. Please reach out to Canon Giulianna with any questions.

Bishop Jennifer Visits St. David's, Beanblossom
2026-06-07

Indy Pride 2026
2026-06-13
Indy Pride is Saturday, June 13. Volunteers are needed to march in the parade, volunteer for a shift at booth at the festival at Military Park & White River State Park, or both.
Registration for the parade and festival is strongly encouraged so we can communicate with you most effectively. Participation in the parade is free and festival volunteers will receive tickets from the Diocese for entering the festival.
Click here to register to volunteer.

Spanish Immersion Experience
2026-06-13 - 2026-06-27
June 13-27, 2026

The IndyDio Global Missions Commission is excited to offer a two-week Spanish Immersion Program from Saturday, June 13 – Saturday, June 27, 2026, in partnership with the Anglican Diocese of Cuernavaca. Participants will experience Spanish immersion classes Monday through Friday, daily worship in Spanish, Sunday Eucharist at local Anglican congregations and cultural outings exploring Mexican history, cuisine, and traditions. The cost is $2,700 plus airfare.
If you are interested, please complete the application form. For more information, contact Allan Wallace. Register HERE for the event.

Bishop Jennifer Visits Christ Church, Madison
2026-06-14

Office Closed for Juneteenth
2026-06-19

Bishop Jennifer Visits All Saints, Indy
2026-06-21

Regional Confirmation at St. Christopher's, Carmel
2026-06-25 19:00 - 20:30
This Regional Confirmation Service will be held at St. Christopher’s, Carmel on June 25, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. ET.
All candidates for confirmation, reception, or reaffirmation must register and include a list of their presenters (up to four). A rehearsal for all candidates and their presenters is scheduled to begin one hour before the service. There will be a reception after the service, where the Bishop will be available for photos. You can find more details on the registration page.
Click here to register for the
Click below for a different regional confirmation service:

May 16, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm | Christ Church Cathedral, Indianapolis
June 28, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET | St. Paul’s, Jeffersonville

Regional Confirmation at St. Paul's, Jeffersonville
2026-06-28 13:00 - 14:30
This Regional Confirmation Service will be held at St. Paul’s, Jeffersonville on June 28, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET
All candidates for confirmation, reception, or reaffirmation must register and include a list of their presenters (up to four). A rehearsal for all candidates and their presenters is scheduled to begin one hour before the service. There will be a reception after the service, where the Bishop will be available for photos. You can find more details on the registration page.
Click here to register for the
Click below for a different regional confirmation service:

May 16, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm | Christ Church Cathedral, Indianapolis
June 25, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. ET | St. Christopher’s, Carmel

Office Closed in Recognition of the 4th of July
2026-07-03

Diocesan Youth Mission Trip July 2026
2026-07-05 - 2026-07-10
July 5-10

All current 6th through 12th graders in the 2025-2026 academic year are invited on our annual Diocesan Youth Mission Trip to Detroit, MI July 5th-10th, 2026. Participants will work with service partners connected to local Episcopal churches. We will stay at Christ Church Cranbrook, located in the north suburbs of Detroit. Service activities will be a mix of social and physical, with opportunities to experience the rich culture of Detroit. Registration is due June 1. Space is limited to 30 youth and 12 adults. Registration for youth is just $300, our lowest price for the mission trip ever!
Click here to register.

Pauli Murray Celebration 2026
2026-07-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Episcopal Church of All Saints, 1559 Central Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46202
The Paul Murray Celebration will be at 2:00 PM ET on July 11th, at the Episcopal Church of All Saints, Indy. The speaker will be The Rev. Dr. Winterbourne LaPucelle Harrison-Jones, Senior Pastor at Witherspoon Presbyterian Church. Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows will be presiding.

Executive Council Meeting – July 2026
2026-07-18
Save the date: July 18th, location TBD

Bishop Jennifer Visits St. Philip's, Indy
2026-07-19

Bishop Jennifer Visits St. John's, Bedford
2026-07-26

2026 College for Congregational Development - Year B
2026-07-26 - 2026-07-31 | Waycross Camp and Conference Center, 4879 Richards Rd, Morgantown, IN 46160-8755
The College for Congregational Development (CCD), a week-long intensive training designed for teams of lay and clergy leaders, can help churches of every size, location, and circumstance become more faithful, healthy, and effective. CCD equips lay leaders and clergy in congregational and organizational development. The College is a 2-year initiative that uses models, readings, facilitation, and small group collaboration to strengthen parish leadership.
The next session, Year B, is scheduled for Sunday, July 26 – Friday, July 31, at Waycross Camp and Conference Center.
Learn more about the college and participants’ experiences from the 2022 College for Congregational Development and read an article about CCD from our August 14 2024 newsletter. Contact The Rev. Canon Giulianna Cappelletti Gray or Kelly Nickson with questions.

Registration for the 2026 CCD week next summer is now open to all. To learn more click here.

Big Provincial Gathering 2026
2026-07-31 - 2026-08-01
July 31 – August 1, 2026

The Big Provincial Gathering (BPG) is an opportunity to meet new people and connect with others who share your ministry passions. It is structured like a “ministry fair” so that people may host workshops and conversations to share program and resource ideas with others. Join in this amazing event to get resources for your local ministry context.
Click here for more information and to register.

Monthly Safe Church Administrator Training - August
2026-08-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Kelly Nickson, the Coordinator for Congregational Development and Safe Church at IndyDio, will host a 2-hour training for Safe Church administrators who are new to the role in their parish. This training session will cover administrator responsibilities, how to access and use diocesan resources, an overview of the IndyDio policies, and Praesidium Academy website training (making new accounts, ordering background checks, etc). Continuing administrators are welcome to register if they would like a review of the policies and processes.
Click here to register.

Youth Ministry University (YMU): Leading the Leaders: Recruiting, Retaining, & Raising Up Volunteers
2026-08-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Join us August 18, 2026 from 7:00-8:30pm ET/6:00-7:30 CT on zoom to explore practical strategies for finding, training, and supporting adult volunteers in youth ministry. Learn how to reduce fear and burnout, create a culture of ownership, and build confident leaders and mentors—even in aging congregations.
Click here to register.

Monthly Safe Church Administrator Training - August (Add'l Session)
2026-08-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom

Office Closed for Labor Day
2026-09-07

Executive Council Meeting - September 2026
2026-09-12 | Waycross Camp and Conference Center, 4879 Richards Rd, Morgantown, IN 46160-8755
Save the Date: 09/12 at Waycross

Diocesan Gathering: Beloved & Empowered Capital Campaign Celebration
2026-09-12 13:00 - 17:00 | Waycross Camp and Conference Center, 4879 Richards Rd, Morgantown, IN 46160-8755
On September 12th, we’re gathering at the beautiful Waycross Camp and Conference Center in Brown County to celebrate the launch of the Beloved & Empowered Campaign — a diocese-wide effort to invest in the youth and young adults who are the heart of our community and the future of our church.
This is a day for all of us to come together, reconnect with friends from across the diocese, and be part of something that will shape the next generation of Episcopal life in Indiana.
Expect good food, lawn games, a bounce house, a DJ, and inspiring words from Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows about the vision behind Beloved & Empowered.
Click here to RSVP! RSVP Deadline is September 4.

Clergy Day / Holy Cross Day 2026
2026-09-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Waycross Camp and Conference Center, 4879 Richards Rd, Morgantown, IN 46160-8755
As is our custom, all clergy of the diocese are invited for our Annual Clergy Day on the Feast of the Holy Cross with Bishop Jennifer on Wednesday, September 16th.
Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m., and programming will be offered from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., including time for Q&A with Bishop Jennifer, Holy Eucharist, Lunch, and opportunities to speak with members of our staff.
As a reminder, all active clergy are expected to attend this day, and all retired clergy are warmly welcomed to join as well. If active clergy are unable to participate, it is requested that they reach out to Bishop Jennifer directly by email at bishop@indydio.org. If you have questions about the event, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Canon Giulianna at gcgray@indydio.org.
Click here to register.

Bishop Jennifer Visits St. John's, Speedway
2026-09-20

Monthly Safe Church Administrator Training - September
2026-09-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
