Jesus Christ has gathered laity, deacons, priests, and bishop of congregations and diocesan ministries in central and southern Indiana to be the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis.
We celebrate the great gift of our Anglican heritage and will deepen our understanding of its tradition and heritage, inviting others to join us.
We welcome all persons into our common life and will proclaim the gospel to those in our communities who do not yet know our Lord.
We will nurture relationships in Christ, remaining in conversation with one another despite honest disagreement, always seeking God's will.
We are thankful for our differences and acknowledge that they enrich and energize our ministries.
We promise compassion, acceptance, and assistance to those in need.
We acknowledge and celebrate the wealth of talent and treasure which has been given and will grow in confidence that working together, we will always have enough to engage in God's mission.
Mission, Mission, Mission Highlights 171st Diocesan ConventionThursday, 30 October 2008
For delegates to the
171st Convention in the Diocese of Indianapolis, it was
all about mission, mission, mission—celebrating mission
accomplished and envisioning future goals, couched in the diocesan
Vision Statement “Deepening Our Faith, Widening Our Embrace.”
Bishop Catherine
Waynick challenged delegates to a $20,000 Advent project to renovate
the Malek Bible School in the partner Diocese of Bor in Sudan. She
personally pledged $1,000 plus $2 for every book in her home library
as a jump-start to urging clergy to make a thank offering for their
own theological education. Echoing a report from the Global Missions
Commission, a $50,000 goal was set to build a girl’s dormitory
for the Jonglei Hope Academy in Marr, Sudan. These projects, and
continued support for an educational project in the diocesan partner
Diocese of Brasilia, were received by acclamation from the delegates.
A challenge to last year’s 170th... + Full Story
DIOCESE OF INDIANAPOLIS JR/SR HIGH RETREAT
NOVEMBER 21-23, 2008
AT WAYCROSS CAMP
• Join youth and adults from all over the Diocese for a weekend retreat
full of fun and adventure! You will hear from your peers about their
faith journeys and about their trip to San Antonio, Texas, this past
summer to attend the Episcopal Youth Event (EYE). We will explore what
it means to be “sown in the heart of Christ” and how to share those
seeds with others.
• There will be time for the Low Ropes Courses, hiking, outdoor games (weather permitting), and time to be creative with Karen!
• We will be working together on a project for the Ohio River Ministry and collecting food for the local food shelter.
• There will be large group activities and small group times, singing, worship and time to renew.
• Our keynote speaker will be Randy Kuss, associate pastor for Children
and Youth at the Speedway Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Randy
shares his talents with us as a storyteller, musician, and youth
minister. Randy will also leads us in a World Café Conversation.
• AND Waycross Cookies!!!!
This retreat is open to all youth in the 6th to 12th grades and their
adult advisors/sponsors. The cost is: $65 and includes meals, lodging,
retreat materials and a t-shirt!
To register and download the registration form click on the links below and send
it to the address listed on the form. Space is limited, so register
early! Deadline is: November 14, 2008. Scholarships are available.
For more information contact Coral Hamlin – Director of Youth Ministry
Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis at: Hamlin@indydio.org or call at:
800-669-5786 or 317-926-5454
Evangelism and CommunicationWhat if Starbucks Used Church Marketing? Friday, 14 November 2008 | Kathy Copas
Friends, this one is a hoot! Watch it and weigh in with your
observations. Though you'll see some of the "megachurch" stuff in there, I
know you'll likely recognize a bit of your own parish, too. Let's
chat... + Full Story
“Faith Seeking Understanding”ArmisticeTuesday, 11 November 2008 | The Very Rev. Robert Giannini
I am writing this on the 90th
anniversary of the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th
month: November 11, 1918 when the armistice was signed bringing an end to what
people were then calling “The Great War.”
Other... + Full Story
Those Crazy KidzRandom church thought. READ BOTTOM BLOG FIRST, AND SO ON.Sunday, 09 November 2008 | Jaki AndersenSo i'm sitting in church, right before Communion, and all the little kids are coming in. I wave and make a funny face at one of our infamous blond-haired, blue-eyed trio and i realize something... That was me only a few short years ago. Okay, it... + Full Story
