The Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis

3rd Thursday Clergy Zoom Meeting
2023-02-16 | IN
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.

Personnel, Policy and Compensation Meeting
2023-02-16 | IN
Contact Brendan O’Sullivan Hale for questions: brendan@indydio.org

Sacred Ground
2023-02-15 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-02-08 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | IN
Beginning February 8, the Diocese of Indianapolis, the Union of Black Episcopalians, and the diocesan Racial Justice and Education Team will co-sponsor Sacred Ground, a video-based dialogue series about race developed by the Episcopal Church.

The diocesan-wide Sacred Ground discussion group will meet Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Eastern / 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Central via Zoom for a total of 11 sessions. The series will be facilitated by Canon Mariann Scott and Deacon Cathy Scott. Please contact Deacon Cathy Scott with any questions.

Register online.

Bishop Jennifer Visits Christ Church, Madison
2023-02-12 | IN

Feast of Absalom Jones at Christ Church Cathedral
2023-02-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Christ Church Cathedral, 125 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
On February 11 at 11 a.m. Eastern/10 a.m. Central, Christ Church Cathedral will host the diocesan Holy Eucharist for the Feast of Absalom Jones, which is sponsored by the Union of Black Episcopalians. The Rev. Nan Arrington Peete will preach, and Bishop Jennifer will preside. The service will be available on the cathedral’s website. A lunch reception will follow in the Parish Hall. Please let us know that you will be in attendance for our luncheon after the service by visiting www.cccindy.org/absalom-jones before February 4.
Learn more about the life of the Rev. Absalom Jones.

Praesidium Screening - PM Training Webinar
2023-02-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
The Diocese of Indianapolis is now using a new system for ordering background checks through Praesidium Academy. Trainers from Praesidium will teach attendees of this free Zoom webinar how to place orders on the website and check order status; attendees will also be able to ask any questions they may have about the new process. To attend, please use the link to register.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kelly Nickson or visit the Safe Church webpage.

Youth Ministry Cohort Monthly Zoom
2023-02-09 16:00 - 17:00 | 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 is “Youth Ministry in the Smaller Church: How to have a youth ministry when you have no youth!”
Click the link to register and receive the Zoom link.

Praesidium Screening - AM Training Webinar
2023-02-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom

Bishop Jennifer Visits St. John's, Speedway
2023-02-05 | IN

Executive Council Meeting
2023-02-04 | IN
February 4 (by Zoom)

Bishop Jennifer visits St. Augustine's, Danville
2023-01-29 | IN

Episcopal Mutual Ministry Review
2023-01-28 09:00 - 16:00 | IN
The review will take place a Christ Church Cathedral in the parish hall.

Sacred Ground
2023-01-25 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-01-18 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-01-11 18:30 - 20:30 | IN
Beginning January 11 the Diocese of Indianapolis, the Union of Black Episcopalians, and the diocesan Racial Justice and Education Team will co-sponsor Sacred Ground, a video-based dialogue series about race developed by the Episcopal Church.

The diocesan-wide Sacred Ground discussion group will meet Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Eastern / 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Central via Zoom for a total of 11 sessions. The series will be facilitated by Canon Mariann Scott and Deacon Cathy Scott. Please contact Deacon Cathy Scott with any questions.

Register online.

New Clergy Event: Fellowship and Check-In
2023-01-25 12:00 - 13:00 | IN
New clergy will meet for lunch (location TBD) for a mid-year check in.

Investment and Finance Committee Meeting
2023-01-25 | IN
Contact Laurel Cornell for questions: laurel.cornell@gmail.com

Bishop Jennifer Visits St. Paul's, Indianapolis
2023-01-22 | IN

Bishop Jennifer Visits St. Philip's, Indianapolis
2023-01-15 | IN

Preaching Among Friends
2023-01-09 00:00 - 2023-02-23 00:00 | IN
Online Lay Preaching Workshop
January 9 – February 23

Preaching Among Friends, a six-week online workshop for lay preachers, is being offered by Backstory Preaching beginning in January. Suitable for both beginners and experienced preachers, this course addresses the needs and perspectives of lay preachers.
The course will meet once per week for 75 minutes in the early evening for the first five weeks with an average of two hours of homework per week. In the sixth week, the course will meet nightly as preachers draft their sermons in real time. Depending on the number of registrants, multiple options for course times may be offered.
The Diocese of Indianapolis will cover the majority of costs for the course. Participants are asked to contribute $50 toward tuition. An early-bird discount of $30 will be offered through November 30. Scholarships are available.

Please contact Brendan O’Sullivan-Hale for additional details. Registration closes December 31.

Register online.

Bishop Jennifer Visits St. Paul's, Columbus
2023-01-08 | IN

Christmas Day
2022-12-25 | IN

Bishop's Office Closed
2022-12-22 - 2023-01-03 | IN
Our offices will be closed for the Christmas holiday.

Fall Creek Abbey﻿ Advent Retreats
2022-12-19 - 2022-12-23 | IN
Prepare your heart for the Advent of Christ by registering for a half-day retreat at Fall Creek Abbey December 19-23, or anytime during Advent. Participants may choose a morning or afternoon retreat. The cost is $30, which includes a private room, written guide, and delicious lunch served from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Eastern for all retreatants.
Read more and register.

Bishop Jennifer Visits St. Luke's, Cannelton
2022-12-18 | IN

Bishop Jennifer Visits St. John's, Bedford
2022-12-11 | IN

Executive Council / Standing Committee Joint Retreat
2022-12-09 - 2022-12-10 | IN

Youth Ministry Cohort Zoom Meeting
2022-12-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
The Diocese of Indianapolis has invited Mary Beth Abplanalp from Ministry Architects to facilitate monthly meetings for paid, volunteer, lay, and ordained youth ministry leaders across the diocese. During this interim season as the diocese re-visions youth ministry as a whole and searches for our next diocesan leader, this virtual youth ministry cohort for the 2022-2023 school year will provide collegial support, fellowship, and professional development. It is our hope that you and others across our diocese serving with young people will attend as often as you’re able, to be nourished and equipped for fulfilling and effective youth ministry leadership.

Please click here to register for the monthly meetings; upon registration, the Zoom link will be sent to your email inbox.

The virtual youth ministry cohort had its first Zoom meeting on August 31, but you are still welcome to register and attend the upcoming meetings regardless of previous attendance.

We hope you can attend, and we look forward to fruitful discussions amongst our diocesan youth ministries. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mary Beth Abplanalp at marybeth.abplanalp@ministryarchitects.com.

New Clergy Event: Lunch with Bishop Jennifer
2022-12-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Christ Church Cathedral, 125 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
New clergy will gather for lunch with Bishop Jennifer to learn more about expectations and preferences of clergy within the Indianapolis Diocese.
