Small Business Administration reopens PPP Loans
The Small Business Administration has reopened the Paycheck Protection Program, which offers small businesses, including churches, loans that can be forgiven if used for eligible expenses, including payroll, mortgage interest, utilities, and worker protection costs related to COVID-19. The loans are available both to churches that did not receive a loan last year (identified in […]
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Proposed 2021 Budget Released
The 2021 budget was always going to bring big change to the Diocese of Indianapolis’s budget. After Bishop Jennifer announced last year that the diocese was moving toward a new way of distributing aid to congregations, the Rev. C. Davies Reed, chair of the Budget Formation Committee, called for budget requests from across the diocese […]
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Financial Relief for Congregations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic continues, congregations can seek financial relief from the federal government, the Church Pension Fund and the bishop’s office. Here are details about each form of relief currently available: This page is being updated as new information becomes available. Last update 4/23/2020 8:59AM Added links to Department of […]
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“A Time Full of Possibility”: Transition Officer Jennifer Phelps
On Monday, Jennifer Phelps began her new role as transition officer for the Diocese of Indianapolis. A lawyer with nearly 20 years of experience, Phelps previously filled this position as a part-time consultant in 2018. In her new position, she will work with congregations searching for new clergy and priests and individuals discerning their next […]
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Diocesan Staff Changes: From Bishop Jennifer
Dear ones, As we approach the end of 2019, I want to let you know about some transitions on my staff that will take place at the end of this year and the beginning of 2020. First, I am glad to announce that Jennifer Phelps has accepted the position of transition officer. Jen, who filled […]
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Presenting the 2020 Draft Budget: A Letter from Treasurer Laurel Cornell
Dear Friends in Christ, We present the proposed Budget for the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis for the year 2020. This proposal was created by the 2020 Budget Formation Committee, C. Davies Reed (Chair), Laurel L. Cornell (Treasurer), Lara Dreyer, Steve Fales, Max Nottingham, and Greg Staab. It was discussed by the Executive Council at their […]
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