The Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis

Pauli Murray - A Legacy of Justice, Identity and Poetry
2023-07-01 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Episcopal Church of All Saints, 1559 Central Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46202
The Pauli Murray diocesan service will be celebrated on July 1 at The Episcopal Church of All Saints, Indy. Refreshments are available at 5:30 p.m. EDT and the service will begin at 6:00 p.m. EDT. If you have questions please contact the Rev. Patrick Burke.

Pauli Murray - A Legacy of Justice, Identity and Poetry
2023-06-30 18:30 - 21:30 | Ujamaa Community Bookstore, 2424 Doctor M.L.K. Jr St., Indianapolis, IN, 46208
All are welcome to celebrate the feast of the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray with a night of poetry and food at the Ujamaa Community Bookstore on June 30 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. EDT. This event will feature local poets and food trucks. If you have questions please contact the Rev. Patrick Burke.

Investment and Finance Committee Meeting
2023-06-28, 2023-05-10 | IN
Contact Laurel Cornell for questions: laurel.cornell@gmail.com

Discerning Your Call
2023-06-24 10:30 - 16:30 | St. Francis in the Fields Episcopal Church, 1525 Mulberry St, Zionsville, IN, 46077, United States
God calls ALL believers to ministry. How can we grow closer to God so that we can hear that call? And once we’ve heard it, how do we say “YES!”
In this day long retreat at St. Francis In-the-Fields Episcopal Church, we will try-on skills for hearing God’s call through practices such as centering prayer, lectio divina, journaling, writing a spiritual autobiography, and weather permitting, walking a labrynth. We will also recognize the myriad ways in which we are already living into God’s call.
For those who think they may be called to ordained ministry, there will be information on how to enter the process.
This event is designed for all believers – those seeking to deepen their spiritual response to their lay call as well as those who are contemplating becoming deacons and priests.
Cost is $15 to cover cost of lunch. Please click to register.

Juneteenth - Office Closed
2023-06-19 | IN
The office of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis will be clothed in observance of Juneteenth.

Lay Eucharistic Visitor Training on Zoom - June 2023
2023-06-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
Lay Eucharistic Vistor (LEV) training is required for those who seek to be licensed or to renew their license for this ministry. Prior to signing up for this training, attendees must have been approved for this ministry by their rector, priest-in-charge or person charged with pastoral oversight in the congregation.
In preparation for the training, participants are urged to read “A Manual for Eucharistic Visitors” by Beth Wickenberg Ely. A completed application form signed by their rector or priest-in-charge and senior warden should be sent to Janet Brinkworth, 125 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46204 or email to brinkworth@indydio.org.
Please click here for all details and requirements. Eucharistic visitors must complete all requirements listed and be licensed before making home visits.
Click here to register and receive the zoom link for the training.
***Please note this training session has a maximum number of 12. If registration is at max capacity and you would like to attend, please contact Mary Taflinger: taflinger@indydio.org. Future LEV trainings are also available on September 7 and in December (date TBD).

Women's Retreat at Waycross
2023-06-17 - 2023-06-24 | Waycross Camp and Conference Center, 4879 Richards Rd, Morgantown, IN 46160-8755
Registration is open for the Women’s Retreat at Waycross, June 17-20 or June 20-24, with the theme: “Let’s Go Down to the River to Pray.” This session is designed to encourage spiritual reflection and conversation among participants and are enhanced by the opportunity to participate in a variety of group and camp activities.
To register for the Women’s Retreat, for more information about the upcoming Men’s Retreat (May 5-7), or for other offerings from Waycross, please click here.

Indy Pride Parade and Festival
2023-06-10 | IN
The Indy Pride Festival is set for Saturday, June 10.
New for this year – we’re turning the time waiting for the parade to get started into an event unto itself. Rather than just standing around in the sun, we’ll hold a prayer service at the parade rally point and will provide face painting and other children’s activities.
Registration for the parade and festival is strongly encouraged so we can communicate with you most effectively. Participation in the parade is free of charge. Tickets are required for the festival and can be purchased ahead of time here. Volunteers who sign up for a one-hour shift at the festival booth will receive a free ticket.
Schedule of Events:

9:30 a.m. EDT – Prayer service & children’s activities at parade rally point (register to receive details)
10 a.m. EDT – Parade
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT – Diocesan Booth

There will also be an optional orientation call on Tuesday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m. EDT / 5:30 p.m. CDT.
Participants are encouraged to increase our visibility by wearing their IndyDio Pride t-shirts. We have two design options: our new shirts (including youth sizes!) or shirts from last year. Both are available to order for home delivery. The order deadline is May 16 so they can arrive in time to wear for the Indy Pride Parade.
Register to march in the parade here. Those wishing to volunteer for shifts at the booth during the festival(volunteers receive a free festival ticket) can sign up here.
If you have questions, or if your congregation or neighborhood will be participating in local Pride events and would like help with stickers or giveaway items to increase your presence, please contact Brendan O’Sullivan-Hale.

Youth Ministry Cohort Monthly Zoom Meeting
2023-06-08 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-11 12:30 - 13:30 | Zoom
Each month, youth and lay leaders from around the diocese are welcome to join a Zoom meeting led by Ministry Architects consultants. These meetings are intended to increase connections among parishes, provide an opportunity to share the work in your parish, and learn helpful tools.
Each monthly meeting focuses on a different topic; this month’s meeting TBD.
Click the link to register and receive the Zoom link.

Ordination Service
2023-06-03 11:00 - 12:00 | The Church of the Nativity, Indianapolis, 7300 Lantern Rd., Indianapolis, IN, 46256
Please join us for the Ordination of the Rev. Yuri Rodriguez to the priesthood. The ordination will take place at 11:00 a.m. EDT at The Church of the Nativity, Indianapolis.
Clergy are invited to vest and process. The festival color is red.

High School Mission Trip to New Orleans
2023-06-03 08:00 - 2023-06-11 17:00 | IN
Justin Samson, youth and college minister at St. Paul’s, Evansville, will lead a group of high school youth on a diocesan mission trip to New Orleans, Louisiana. A guide from Wonder Voyage will coordinate and facilitate the trip. The group will travel by van from Bloomington, leaving Saturday, June 3, and returning on Sunday, June 11.

Registration is open and is $675 for students ($100 deposit required at time of registration). Adult chaperones must also complete a registration; their travel is free, but they will need to complete all Safe Church training and screenings to qualify to join. To register and learn more information, click here.

Please contact Justin Samson with questions.

Executive Council Meeting
2023-05-20 | Waycross Camp and Conference Center, 4879 Richards Rd, Morgantown, IN 46160-8755
May 20 (at Waycross)

Overnight for High School Mission Trip Youth
2023-05-19 - 2023-05-20 | IN
Youth planning to attend the 2023 Diocesan Mission Trip to New Orleans are encouraged to participate in an overnight gathering in which they can become acquainted with others on the trip and participate in team-building activities and planning for the trip. The Mission Trip itself will be two weeks later from June 3 – June 11.
Please contact Justin LaFollette-Samson with any questions.

3rd Thursday Clergy Zoom Meeting
2023-05-18, 2023-04-20 | Zoom
A zoom link is sent to clergy in advance of the gathering. If you have questions, please contact the Rev. Mary Taflinger, Missioner for Pastoral Care at taflinger@indydio.org.

Crossroads Neighborhood Spring Meeting
2023-05-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
The Crossroads neighborhood will convene for its spring meeting via Zoom. If you are part of the Crossroads neighborhood and would like to attend, please use the Zoom information below to join. If you have any additional questions about the meeting, please contact Rev. Adam Pierce for more information.
Zoom Link to join Crossroads Spring Meeting
Meeting ID: 869 8748 4932
Passcode: 492408
One tap mobile: +16465588656,,86987484932#,,,,*492408# US

Waycross Spring Neighborhood Meeting
2023-05-11 17:30 - 18:30 | St. Thomas Episcopal Church Franklin, 600 Paul Hand Blvd, Franklin, IN, 46131, United States
The Waycross neighborhood will gather for their spring meeting on Thursday, May 11, at 5:30pm Eastern at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Franklin, IN. Key parts of the meeting include sharing updates and connections between neighborhood parishes, hearing from a member of the diocesan Racial Justice Committee, and planning the Fall neighborhood event which will include a meal and a visit from Bishop Jennifer.
If you have questions or would like more details about the agenda, please contact Adie Smith or Rev. Whitney Smith.

Confluence Neighborhood Spring Meeting
2023-05-03 19:00 - 20:00 | St. John’s Episcopal Church Washington, 509 E Walnut St, Washington, IN, 47501, United States
The Confluence neighborhood will gather for its for spring meeting on Wednesday, May 3, at 6pm Central/7pm Eastern at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Washington, IN. A light meal will be served at the meeting. If you would like more details or have questions, please contact Rev. Allen Rutherford.

Bishop Jennifer Out of Office
2023-05-01 - 2023-09-05 | IN
Starting May 1, Bishop Jennifer will be on sabbatical. She will return to the office on September 6.

Diocesan Confirmation Service
2023-04-30 15:00 - 17:00 | St. Paul’s Indianapolis, 6050 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46208, United States
A Regional Confirmation Service will be held on Sunday afternoon, April 30, at 3 p.m. Eastern/2 p.m. Central at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Indianapolis. All candidates for confirmation need to be registered and include a list of their presenters (up to four people) with their registration, along with the parish contact person. A rehearsal is scheduled to begin 1-hour before the service (2 p.m. Eastern/1 p.m. Central), and the candidates and presenters are asked to attend. There will be a reception after the service, where the Bishop will be available for photos.
The deadline to register is April 21, 2023.
Register at this link

The Edge Spring Neighborhood Meeting
2023-04-25 18:45 - 20:00 | Zoom
Members of The Edge neighborhood will gather virtually using the Zoom information below. The link will open at 6:45pm Eastern for a period of conversation before the official start of the meeting at 7:00pm Eastern. Click here to view the meeting agenda.
If you have any questions about the meeting, please contact The Rev. Dr. Barbara Anne Fisher.
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Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88180509634?pwd=a2pnZmI3aHpSQnNibVFxWGxHSWJ2UT09
Meeting ID: 881 8050 9634
Passcode: 260755

Bishop Jennifer Visits St. John's, Lafayette
2023-04-23 | IN

Episcopal Women's Ministry Spring Gathering
2023-04-15 13:00 - 15:30 | Zoom
Episcopal Women’s Ministry Spring Gathering: Rest and Self-Care: God’s Sabbath Gift to Us
Speaker: Bishop Cate Waynick
Saturday, April 15th 1:00 – 3:30 pm Eastern (12:00 – 2:30 Central) via Zoom
Click here to register and receive a Zoom link.
If you have any questions, please contact Louise Boling.

Youth Ministry Cohort Monthly Zoom
2023-04-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom

Easter
2023-04-09 | IN

New Clergy Event: Brunch before the Renewal of Vows
2023-04-04 10:00 - 23:30 | Christ Church Cathedral, 125 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
New clergy will gather with Bishop Jennifer for brunch and an opportunity to reflect on both their vows and their time in a new call. At the conclusion of brunch, new clergy will attend the Renewal of Vows at Christ Church Cathedral and eat lunch with other clergy in the diocese.
New Clergy Brunch will be held in the diocesan office, and attendees can park in the Express Park Garage. Contact Kelly Nickson with any questions.

Palm Sunday
2023-04-02 | IN

Bishop Jennifer Visits St. Francis In-the-Fields, Zionsville
2023-04-02 | IN
