The Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis

Join Bishop Doug on a 2025 Pilgrimage to Assisi
2025-04-29 - 2025-05-09
Registration Opens August 1

Bishop Doug Sparks from The Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana would like to invite us to join the 2025 Pilgrimage to Assisi.
When: April 29 – May 9, 2025
Where: Assisi, Italy – Staying at a convent of Franciscan sisters in Assisi
Why: Explore, learn, & spend quiet time with God in a holy place with fellow Episcopalians
How much: ~$3,200 (Based on double occupancy, includes 3 meals daily and transport to/from Rome FCO airport on arrival/departure days. Airfare is separate.)
Click here for more information and here to fill out the interest form.

Clergy Zoom Check-In
2025-05-01 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Hosted by Canon Giulianna Cappelletti Gray and The Rev. Mary Taflinger on May 1st at 4pm.

Bishop Jennifer Visits Trinity, Bloomington
2025-05-04

Wardens & Clergy Call with the Bishop
2025-05-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
This Zoom Meeting with Bishop Jennifer, on Monday May 5th will be for all Wardens and Rectors/Priests in Charge of Congregations throughout the Diocese of Indianapolis. In addition to covering topics such as expectations for Bishop’s visitations, Bishop Jennifer will also provide a thorough update regarding the Reunification Discernment Process in advance of our Spring Neighborhood Meetings.
Register here.

Crossroads & The Edge Neighborhood Meeting
2025-05-08 18:30 - 20:00
The combined Crossroads and The Edge Neighborhood Meeting will be held by Co-Convener The Rev. Rebecca Kirkpatrick on Thursday, May 8 starting at 6:00pm Eastern, meeting location will be at St. Christopher’s Carmel.

Edge/Crossroads Neighborhood Meeting May 8
Good afternoon,
It’s time for the Diocese neighborhood meetings and this year we will be combining the meetings of the Edge and Crossroads neighborhoods.
Our first combined meeting will be on May 8 at St. Christopher’s in Carmel starting at 6 p.m. The meeting should last no longer than 8:30.
During our meeting we will get updates on the Reunification process and other items going on around the Diocese.
Please feel free to invite any members of your congregation that might be interested in what is going on. This includes members of your Vestry or others.
The proposed agenda is attached but is subject to change, but should give you an idea of what will be covered.
Please let myself or Rev. Rebecca Kirkpatrick know if you have nay questions or concerns.
We will see you on May 8.
Rev. Rebecca Kirkpatrick Steve Lawson
Convener Co-Convener
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May 2025 Edge-Crossroads meeting agenda.docx
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Bishop Jennifer Visits St. John's, Lafayette
2025-05-11

Waycross & River Bend Neighborhood Meeting
2025-05-12 19:00 - 20:30
The Waycross and River Bend neighborhoods are hosted a combined spring neighborhood meeting. This will be hosted by Rev. Allan Wallace (River Bend clergy convener), Yvonne Oliger (Waycross lay convener), and Cindy Wood (River Bend lay convener).

Joint Waycross & River Bend Neighborhood Meeting May 12th at 7pm
Hello River Bend and Waycross Neighborhoods!
We have our joint neighborhood meeting scheduled for Monday, May 12th at 7pm at St. Paul’s in Columbus! Per the diocese recommendation, we will be having a joint meeting so that our smaller neighborhoods can get to know each other better. St. Paul’s in Columbus is about central for all of our parishes and they have graciously agreed to host us!
There will be food provided, please let me know asap if you have any food restrictions. You can simply reply to this message. Also, spread the word to your vestry members and parishioners! This is an open meeting and there will be much discussion about the reunification work that has been discerned up to this point. The more people we have, the better. I have attached a flyer and social media post that the diocese provided for your convenience.
I have attached the draft agenda and supporting documents.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2651 California St., Columbus, IN 47201
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you,
Allan+
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Waycross and River Bend Spring Agenda.docx
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WAYCROSS & RIVER BEND Neighborhood Meeting Flyer-2.pdf
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Confluence Neighborhood Meeting
2025-05-13 18:30 - 20:00
The spring neighborhood meeting for the Confluence neighborhood will be at 5:30pm CENTRAL (6:30pm Eastern) and hosted by Rev. Holly Rankin Zaher (clergy convener) and Ms. Sheila White (lay convener).
Location will be at St. Stephen’s in New Harmony.

Wabash Neighborhood Meeting
2025-05-15 18:00 - 20:00
The Wabash neighborhood meeting will be at Good Samaritan and hosted by Rev. Jim Said (clergy convener) and Ms. Jessica Short (lay convener).

Our Spring Meeting will be held at Good Samaritan Episcopal Church on Thursday, May 15th starting at 6:00 pm with Holy Eucharist, then moving to the meeting in the Parish Hall by 6:30 pm.
We thought it would give you an opportunity to see the new church building and grounds. Please come at 5:30 pm for the tour! We will serve lite snacks and drinks. Please let us know if you have any allergies.
You are also welcome to invite your clergy and delegates to convention (of course), but any other interested leaders, wardens, vestry members, are most welcome.
Please RSVP to admin@churchthatserves.org

Executive Council Meeting
2025-05-17 | Waycross Camp and Conference Center, 4879 Richards Rd, Morgantown, IN 46160-8755
May 17 ( At Waycross, sharing with the Men’s Retreat)

Bishop Jennifer Visits St. Paul's, Jeffersonville
2025-05-18

IndyDio Office Closed for Memorial Day
2025-05-26
The office of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis will be closed May 26 for Memorial Day.

Safe Church Administrator Training
2025-05-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Many IndyDio parishes have recently chosen new leaders to serve as Safe Church administrators. This role requires familiarity with Diocesan Safe Church policies, training and screening requirements, and the Praesidium Academy website. Register to join Kelly Nickson for this session.

Safe Church Administrator Training
2025-05-29 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Many IndyDio parishes have recently chosen new leaders to serve as Safe Church administrators. This role requires familiarity with Diocesan Safe Church policies, training and screening requirements, and the Praesidium Academy website. Register to join Kelly Nickson.

Bishop Jennifer Visits St. Thomas, Franklin
2025-06-01

Lay Eucharist Visitor (LEV) Online Training June 2025
2025-06-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Registration is now open for Lay Eucharistic Visitor (LEV) online training to be held Thursday, June 5th from 7:00 to 8:30p.m. EST. This training provides basic formation for those who have been invited by their clergy to serve as LEVs and for those who need to be relicensed. The ministry of the Lay Eucharistic Visitor extends the hospitality of the Eucharist to those who cannot be present with the gathered community on Sunday.
Click here to register and here for more information about LEV requirements.

Bishop Jennifer Visits Trinity, Indianapolis
2025-06-08

Indy Pride 2025
2025-06-14
Indy Pride is Saturday, June 14. Volunteers are needed to march in the parade, volunteer for a shift at the Celebration on the Circle booth, or both.
Registration for the parade and celebration on the circle is strongly encouraged so we can communicate with you most effectively. Participation in the parade and celebration is free of charge.
Please click here to register to volunteer.

Bishop Jennifer Visits St. Matthew's, Indianapolis
2025-06-15

IndyDio Office Closed for Juneteenth
2025-06-19
The office of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis will be closed June 19 for Juneteenth.

Ordination to the Diaconate for Carolin Frueh
2025-06-21 16:00 - 17:00 | St. John’s Episcopal Church Lafayette, 600 Ferry St., Lafayette, IN, 47901, United States
God willing and the people consenting, Bishop Jennifer shall ordain to the Sacred Order of Priests in Christ’s One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church, Carolin Frueh, on Saturday, January 21st, at 4pm Eastern. The service will take place at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Lafayette. Your prayers and presence are requested. Clergy in attendance are encourage to wear white stoles.

Bishop Jennifer Visits St. Francis In-The-Fields, Zionsville
2025-06-22

Bishop Jennifer Visits St. Christopher's, Carmel
2025-06-29

CANCELLED: Spiritual Care Retreat for LGBTQ+ Adults & Family Camp w/ Same-Sex Parents 2025
2025-06-29 - 2025-07-02 | Waycross Camp and Conference Center, 4879 Richards Rd, Morgantown, IN 46160-8755
Join us for a camp session that affirms and celebrates your identity. Play games, get creative, paddle on the lake, swim with friends and sing around the campfire in a loving community.
This is a new session Waycross is offering in partnership with the Diocese of Indianapolis for families, children, and people of all ages to come, celebrate and connect with other LGBTQ+ families and individuals. Our hope is to foster a community full of energy, celebration, fellowship and deep welcome.
We will have a full summer camp staff who will care for children and youth that attend this session without an adult or who choose to stay in the youth cabins apart from their families.
Click here for more information and to register.

Brasilia Pilgrimage
2025-07-02 - 2025-07-10
The Global Missions Commission is planning a pilgrimage to Brasilia July 2-10, 2025. The trip will include time in Brasilia and Tocantins (a mission to people living with HIV/AIDS).
If people are interested in this pilgrimage (or Global Missions more generally) they can fill out the google form.

IndyDio Office Closed for 4th of July
2025-07-04
The office of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis will be closed July 4 for the 4th of July.

Celebrating the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray
2025-07-05 15:00 - 16:00 | Episcopal Church of All Saints, 1559 Central Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46202
Join All Saints, Indianapolis for a celebration of the life, work, and poetry of Pauli Murray on July 5th at 3:00 p.m. ET; featured speaker: the Rev. Monique Ellison, Canon Vicar, Christ Church Cathedral; followed by Eucharist by Mo. Andrea Arsene. All are welcome to attend this joyous event commemorating the life of this holy woman. Please join All Saints, Indy for education, a reception at approximately 4:00pm and the Eucharist.

Diocesan Youth Mission Trip | July 6-11, 2025
2025-07-06 - 2025-07-11
DEADLINE MAY 1st
All current 7th through 12th graders are invited on our annual Diocesan Youth Mission Trip to St. Louis, MO July 6th-11th, 2025. Participants will work with service partners connected to local Episcopal churches. We will stay at Salem United Methodist Church, located in the Ladue suburb of St. Louis. Service activities will be a mix of social and physical, with opportunities to experience the rich culture of St. Louis. The trip costs just $500 for youth and is free for adult leaders.
Click HERE for more information and to register.
