The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer keeps us connected with our wider community, both within the diocese and our partner diocese of Brasilia, as well as with the worldwide Anglican Communion, of which we are a part. We encourage you to use these resources in daily prayer and weekly worship. Please contact the diocesan office with any questions you may have.
For the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, click here.
Weekly Remembrances
As a part of the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, be sure to include in your weekly remembrances the people and Bishops of our companion dioceses: The Most. Rev. Mauricio Andrade, Bishop of Brasilia, and the people and Diocese of Haiti and St. Andre’s in Mithon.
Prayer Resources
Prayer for the Wall around Bethlehem and all other barriers to come down.
Almighty God, Creator of the wonderful complex diversity of humanity; you have fashioned us in your image and commanded us to love one another; reach down your divine hand so that the wall shall come down in Bethlehem, the birthplace of your Son, the Prince of Peace; and may the crumbling walls herald the fall of all barriers that divide us. Bind us together so that love gives rise to an abundance of tenderness among all people; and may our hearts like Mary’s magnify the Lord, and may your love shower down throughout the world so all divisions are scattered and washed away. We ask this all with the expectant hearts through Christ Jesus, our Lord. Amen
Prison Ministry Sunday
Lord Christ, you said “I was in prison and you visited me…truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.” Help us to minister to God’s children behind bars, those returning to the community, and their families and victims knowing that you alone can change hearts and transform lives, and that together we might impact the world for good, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Episcopal Relief & Development
Almighty God, give to Episcopal Relief & Development the vision of Jesus whose compassion failed not, that following His example we may bring healing to this hurting world.
Grant that we may know who we must be as the arms and legs of Christ in the world today, so that we shall do what we are called to do in responding and making available resources of money, skills, and persons to alleviate poverty, famine, and disaster.
We thank you for the many generous souls who give of their abundance and pray that many others may join them in responding to the needs, hopes, and concerns of the world through Episcopal Relief & Development.
Set us at tasks to risk the Gospel in all places where you lead us, through Jesus Christ our Redeemer. Amen
Episcopal Fund for Human Need
Lord Jesus, you said, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” We began the Episcopal Fund for Human Need to help those who fall through the cracks of human needs agencies throughout the Diocese of Indianapolis. Help us to be generous to serve as a lifeline to those who are hungry, homeless or poorly housed, without transportation, or ill and in need of assistance in Central and Southern Indiana that we might serve as a safety net and shine brightly that other may know you as the light of Christ in their lives as you are in ours, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
United Thank Offering
Heavenly Father, source of all creation, all love, all true joy; accept we pray these outward signs of our profound and continuing thankfulness for all of life. Bless those who will benefit from these gifts through the outreach of the United Thank Offering and keep each of us ever thankful for all the blessings of joy and challenge that come our way; through Him who is the greatest gift and blessing of all, Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
God of peace, in mystery and silence you are present in our lives, bringing new life out of destruction, hope out of despair, growth out of difficulty. We pray for women, men, teens and children who live in fear of violence. For them, home is not a place of peace and love; it is a place of danger and pain. Give them strength to endure in the midst of powerlessness and confusion. And give us courage to confront abusers, whether in our community, family, or ourselves. We ask this in the name of the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer for remainder of the church year 2016-17
(Updated 8-31-17)
September 2017
3 – Proper 17
St. Paul’s, Richmond
Mr. George Eastman, Senior Warden, The Rev’d Barry Cramer, Deacon
10 – Proper 18
St. John’s, Speedway
The Rev’d Mary Bargiel, The Rev’d Fatima Yakubu-Madus, Deacon
17 – Proper 19
St. Matthew’s, Indianapolis
The Rev’d Frank Impicciche
24 – Proper 20
St. Michael’s, Noblesville
The Rev’d Lee Schaefer
October 2017 – Domestic Violence Awareness Month
God of peace, in mystery and silence you are present in our lives, bringing new life out of destruction, hope out of despair, growth out of difficulty. We pray for women, men, teens, and children who live in fear of violence. For them, home is not a place of peace and love; it is a place of danger and pain. Give them strength to endure in the midst of powerlessness and confusion. And give us courage to confront abusers, whether in our community, family, or ourselves. We ask this in the name of the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
1 – Proper 21
St. Francis-in-the-Fields, Zionsville
The Rev’d C. Davies Reed
The Rev’d Whitney Rice
8 – Proper 22
St. Luke’s, Shelbyville, Ms. Sherrie Wood, Senior Warden &
St. Thomas, Franklin, Ms. Robin Kares, Senior Warden
15 – Proper 23
St. Stephen’s, Terre Haute
The Rev’d Andrew Downs, The Rev’d Deby Veach, Deacon
22 – Proper 24
The Bishop and staff of the Diocese of Indianapolis: The Rt. Reverend Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, The Rev’d Canon Bruce Gray, The Rev’d Canon Debra Kissinger, Canon Marsha Gebuhr, Ms. Sally Cassidy, Ms. Kim Christopher, Ms. Kathy Copas, Ms. Victoria Hoppes, Mr. John Oaks
29 – Proper 25 – United Thank Offering Sunday
All Saints, Indianapolis
The Rev’d Suzanne Wille, The Rev’d Brantley Alexander, Deacon,
November 2017
5 – Proper 26
All Retired Clergy and Non-Stipendiary Associates
12 – Proper 27
Shared Ministry of St. John’s, Washington and St. James, Vincennes
The Rev’d Dennis Latta, The Rev’d Mary Becker, Deacon
19 – Proper 28
Grace Church, Muncie
Ms. Barbara Wills, Senior Warden
26 – Proper 29
Clergy and students of diocesan campus ministries: The Rev’d Robert Abner, Episcopal & Lutheran Campus Ministries at Ball State University; The Rev’d Dr. Charles Allen, Grace Unlimited at Butler and IUPUI; The Rev’d Peter Bunder, Chapel of the Good Shepherd at Purdue University; The Rev’d Dr. Linda Johnson, Episcopal Campus Ministry at Indiana University; The Rev’d Sharon Smith, United Campus Ministries, Terre Haute (serving Indiana State University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College); and the campus ministries of DePauw University, Hanover College, Wabash College, and the University of Southern Indiana.
United Thank Offering (Sunday before Ascension & closest to All Saints)
Heavenly Father, source of all creation, all love, all true joy; accept we pray these outward signs of our profound and continuing thankfulness for all of life. Bless those who will benefit from these gifts through the outreach of the United Thank Offering and keep each of us ever thankful for all the blessings of joy and challenge that come our way; through Him who is the greatest gift and blessing of all, Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen