The Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis

Waycross & River Bend Neighborhood Meeting
2025-05-12 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
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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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.

Executive Council Meeting
2025-07-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
July 12 (Zoom)

Bishop Jennifer Visits Good Samaritan, Brownsburg
2025-07-13

2025 College for Congregational Development - Year A
2025-07-20 15:00 - 2025-07-25 12:00 | 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.
The next session, Year A, is scheduled for Sunday, July 20 – Friday, July 25, 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 newsletter. Contact The Rev. Canon Giulianna Cappelletti Gray or Kelly Nickson with questions.
Click here to access the online registration and reserve your spot!

Youth Ministry University: Monthly Virtual Trainings
2025-08-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom
From August through March, we offer monthly virtual trainings informed by the needs identified within our Youth Ministry University Cohort. These sessions are open to anyone—both within and beyond our diocese—and all are welcome to participate, regardless of congregational or denominational affiliation.
Click here to download a flyer!
August 12, 2025; 6:30-8:00pm EST | Leading the Leaders: Recruiting, Equipping, & Sustaining Volunteers
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.
Register Here

UBE August Workshop
2025-08-16 08:45 - 11:15 | St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 720 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202
What: The Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE), Rev. Tollie Caution Chapter, Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis. Using some of the tools from the unit of CCD (College of Congregational Development) titled Life Cycle of an Organization, participants will explore possibilities for this chapter of UBE. Please join us for discussion, deliberation, and fellowship.
Facilitators: Reverend Monique Ellison and Ms. Michaela Flash. Both are certified CCD facilitators.
Who is welcome to attend: Past and present members of UBE, current attendees of UBE meetings, Clergy and laity supporters of UBE’s mission and work locally and statewide.
Additional Info: There is no fee for this workshop, however we do ask that you register so we can have enough nosh and supplies. There is free parking on the south side of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church. This chapter is welcome to all that wish “…to unite the diverse cultures, concerns and gifts of Black Episcopalians by providing preparation and encouragement for living the Baptismal Covenant and fully participating in the mission and governance of The Episcopal Church.”
Register: Here
Contact: To RSVP or for questions and concerns, contact chapter secretary, MILICENT Wright at milicentw@hotmail.com
National UBE Prospective Members and Chapters Video on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXJ9yDlk7YQ
Local Chapter’s Webpage: https://indydio.org/union-of-black-episcopalians/

Cancelled: Lay Preaching Workshop August 2025
2025-08-17
Preaching Among Friends is a six-week online workshop for lay preachers, suitable for beginners and for experienced preachers looking to hone their craft. This course addresses the unique positions of lay preachers by offering the chance to claim their voice to preach, craft relevant sermons they believe with one clear message of Good News, and apply a sustainable practice that respects the limited amount of time they may have for sermon prep. The course will meet one evening each week for 75 minutes in the early evening for the first five weeks. There will be an average of two hours of homework per week. In the sixth week, the class will meet nightly as preachers draft their sermons in real time.
The cost of the course is $250. $200 will be refunded to you upon successful completion of the course. Scholarship support is available. Please contact Canon Brendan O’Sullivan-Hale for additional details.
Click here to register.
