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The Rev. Frank Impicciche insists that he decided to back the new mission initiative at St. Matthew’s, Indianapolis, before he knew it would mean fresh scones at coffee hour. Now that a culinary entrepreneurship program is underway and he’s had the chance to taste test four new flavors, including cheddar, bacon and jalapeño and […]
from “Images from the Border: Here and There” at the Indiana Interchurch Center Dear Ones, For the past two months, each time I enter the Indiana Interchurch Center, I pass stuffed animals, backpacks, plastic water jugs wrapped in clothing, books of prayer, and children’s shoes. These are artifacts gathered from the Sonoran Desert, on the border […]
(l-r) Sandra Andrade, Bishop Mauricio Andrade, Bishop Jennifer and Global Mission Commission Chair Jeffrey Bower in 2017 At the beginning of July, Bishop Jennifer and 14 members of the diocese will travel to visit the people of the Diocese of Brasilia in Brazil, where the Diocese of Indianapolis first established a companion relationship in 2009. In conjunction with the […]
by Kathleen Moore A billboard on westbound I-74 connected Deb Samples to a loving church community at the time she needed it most. Featuring photos of diverse individuals and families along with the simple message “love your neighbor,” the sign directs viewers to the website churchthatserves.org. Those who follow the link will find the Good […]
Alleluia! Christ is risen. The Lord is risen indeed! Happy Easter, beloved. We have come through the long days of Lent and now find ourselves rejoicing with praise and thanksgiving for what God has done and continues to do in our midst. At Easter, we celebrate the great mystery that God in the person of Jesus […]
Dear Ones, Some of you may know that in the wake of the killing of young black boys like Trayvon Martin and Tamir Rice, I pulled my name from consideration in bishop search processes believing it impossible for me to raise my own young black son and serve the church in this way. That is, […]