From the Bishop

Bringing God’s Peace and Transformation to a Wounded World: A Statement from Bishop Jennifer

There are moments these days—long, agonizing moments—when it seems like what St. Paul called the powers and principalities may overcome the saints of God and take us under. Yet my … Read more

Diocesan Reopening Plan: A Message from Bishop Jennifer

Dear Ones: I am so grateful for your leadership in the trying months that we have been out of our… Read more

We Are Not Our Buildings: A Message from Bishop Jennifer

Bishop Jennifer speaks to the people of the diocese from her home, where she is observing Indiana’s stay-at-home order. “We… Read more

Closing Church Buildings: A Message from Bishop Jennifer

Dear Ones, Late yesterday, we learned that Governor Holcomb has issued a stay-at-home order that goes into effect tonight and… Read more

Great Is Thy Faithfulness: A Message from Bishop Jennifer

Bishop Jennifer commends the people of the diocese of finding new ways to care for their congregations and communities through… Read more

The Mood of Christmas: A Message from Bishop Jennifer

Dear Ones, My Christmas preparations this year have included a slow read of Howard Thurman’s “The Mood of Christmas.” Published… Read more

We Are Advent People: A Message from Bishop Jennifer

Most Gracious Lord, by whose direction this time Is appointed for renewing The memory of your infinite mercy to all… Read more

Making a Bold Witness for Migrants: A Letter from Bishop Jennifer

from “Images from the Border: Here and There” at the Indiana Interchurch Center Dear Ones, For the past two months, each… Read more

Responsible Stewardship in the 2020 Budget: A Letter from Bishop Jennifer

Dear Ones, As I begin my third year as your bishop, I rejoice that we are fulfilling our mission to… Read more

A Sign of Another Way to Do This Life: An Easter Message from Bishop Jennifer

Alleluia! Christ is risen. The Lord is risen indeed! Happy Easter, beloved. We have come through the long days of… Read more

From Bishop Jennifer: One Book One Diocese Lenten Study

Dear Ones, Some of you may know that in the wake of the killing of young black boys like Trayvon… Read more

Called to “Wade in the Water”: A Letter from Bishop Jennifer

Wade in the water, wade in the water children Wade in the water. God’s gonna trouble the water I can’t… Read more

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