Presiding Bishop Michael Curry Hospitalized | |
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry was admitted to the hospital this past Thursday night, August 17, with a reoccurrence of the internal bleeding that required him to be hospitalized over Memorial Day Weekend.
Doctors were able to intervene and monitor earlier in this instance, and Bishop Curry’s whole medical team is weighing the potential benefits and risks of surgery to remove his right adrenal gland and an attached mass, which appears to be the source of the internal bleeding. Please pray for the doctors’ discernment and for the Presiding Bishop's healing.
Read more of the statement from the Episcopal Church.
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The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS):
Rooted in Abundance - New Password
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The theme for the TENS 2023 Stewardship Campaign Resources is Rooted in Abundance.
The new password to access these resources for 2023 is Jeremiah17:8
(Note that the password is case-sensitive and there are no spaces.)
You may download all the seasonal reflections and the campaign timeline in English and in Spanish on our website.
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St. Peter's, Lebanon in the Indy Star | |
The Growing Common Ground ministry of St. Peter's, Lebanon, was recently featured in the Indianapolis Star:
"Mother Love's Garden campers dig new holes Wednesday, July 12, 2023, to plant their sweet potato starts at their Growing Common Ground farm in Lebanon, Indiana. Growing Common Ground was started by St. Peter's Episcopal Church to offer food for their small congregation but has gradually expanded to offer garden space to camps like Mother Love's Garden." Please click here to read more.
Photo: Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar
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The Morning Shakeout Podcast: Bishop Jennifer | |
Mario Fraioli invited Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows to be a guest on his podcast The Morning Shakeout. This episode of the podcast is the first of what will be a two-part conversation.
This first interview introduces Bishop Jennifer and helps listeners get to know her as Fraioli invites the bishop to tell her story. The episode includes a discussion of running, community, belonging and the various ways those things intersect.
Please click here to listen.
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The Rev. Patrick Burke
accepted a call to serve as Rector at The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Mathew in Wilmington, Delaware. His last Sunday at St. Paul's, Indianapolis will be this coming Sunday, August 27.
Gracious God, we thank you for the work and witness of your servant who has enriched this community and brought gladness to friends and family; now bless and preserve his at this time of transition. Amen
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Are You Near a Higher Education Campus? | Province V is currently discerning the possibility of hiring a Campus Ministry Consultant, to help parish leaders build relationships with nearby post-high school educational institutions. Is your parish near an institution of higher learning? If so, please share your thoughts, questions, or ideas with the Rev. Heather Barta, Province V Coordinator, by emailing Heather or calling her at 989-413-3229. | |
Call for Workshops for Province V Big Provincial Gathering 2024
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The Big Provincial Workshop on Saturday, April 27 will be comprised of workshops offered in the style of a ministry fair. Do you have something to share with others? Are you particularly proud of a project you did or a ministry you support?
See all of the details and fill out the form.
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Lay Eucharist Visitor (LEV) Training
September 7
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Registration is open for online Lay Eucharistic Visitor (LEV) training to be held on Thursday, September 7, 6:30 p.m. EDT/5:30 p.m. CDT – 8:00 pm. EDT/7:00 p.m. CDT. The ministry of the LEV extends the hospitality of the Sunday Eucharist to those who, because of illness or other limitations, cannot be present with the gathered community. You can find further details about the requirements here.
Please click here to register. A Zoom link for the training will be sent following registration. Contact the Rev. Mary Taflinger with questions.
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Clergy Day at Waycross with Bishop Jennifer
September 13
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Bishop Jennifer looks forward to gathering with clergy for a day of prayer and conversation on Wednesday, September 13 at Waycross. The day will begin at 10:00 a.m. EDT/9:00 a.m. CDT, and conclude by 3:00 p.m. EDT/2:00 p.m. CDT. Clergy will celebrate Eucharist, have time in conversation with the Bishop, and share in lunch and fellowship.
Please register at this link. Contact Canon Brendan O'Sullivan-Hale with questions.
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The Spirituality of Howard Thurman
September 16
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The Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis Racial Justice and Education Team (RJET) invites everyone to a day-long workshop on the Spirituality of Howard Thurman. Rev. Thurman served as a spiritual advisor to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and many other leaders and activists of the civil rights movement in the 1960s.
This event is on September 16 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. EDT at St. Philip's, Indianapolis. The plenary speaker will be Thurman expert Martin Doblmeier, an American documentary filmmaker. We will watch his Emmy award winning Backs Against The Wall: The Howard Thurman Story. The day will include breakout sessions offered by Cassidy Hall MDiv and the Rev. Andrea Arsene on two contemporary theologies on prayer and social activism. Lunch is included and the workshop is free of charge to all. A liturgy will close out our day together.
Please click here to register.
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Women's Self-Care Weekend
EWM Fall Retreat
September 22-24
Waycross
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Preaching Among Friends
Orientation Jan 9,
weekly sessions
(day/time TBD)
Jan 15-Feb 19
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Diocesan Youth Ministry Vision Summit
October 27, 2023
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Come be a part of setting a vision for Diocesan Youth Ministry! We’ll build clarity and consensus through a fun, positive process that involves people who care about our youth ministry. This summit is facilitated by Ministry Architects.
Join Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. EDT/3 p.m. to 7 p.m. CDT – We are hopeful to include a strong participation from youth, parents, those who work or volunteer with youth, clergy and diocesan leadership. At this gathering, we will use a guided process to set a vision for what diocesan youth ministry looks like.
Please click here to register.
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Diocesan Convention Important Dates: | |
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August 20: St. David’s, Bean Blossom | The Rev. Kate Wilson, The Rev. William Morris
August 27: St. Christopher’s, Carmel | The Rev. Cara Spaccarelli, The Rev. Chana Tetzlaff
In August, pray for the work of Episcopal Relief and Development.
See the Cycle of Prayer.
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Part-time Family Ministry Sunday Coordinator | St. Paul's Indy | |
St. Paul’s, Indianapolis is actively seeking a Family Ministry Sunday Coordinator to focus on children/youth formation and engagement. The Coordinator will sustain and strengthen a parish culture which prioritizes integrating children/youth more deeply into the community. This part-time position is a 15/5 hybrid, requiring several hours on-site Tues, Thurs and Sun, and approx 5 hours of remote work. Salary $22-$25. Click here for more information. | |
Executive Director | Waycross Camp & Conference Center | |
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Waycross is looking for its next Executive Director! Many who visit Waycross describe it as a safe and welcoming place away from the distractions of the world. We are looking for an Executive Director who can help more people experience this feeling by guiding Waycross to be more inclusive, more accessible, and more sustainable.
To learn more, please see the position announcement here.
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