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In 2023, we welcomed Sara Gunter to serve as Executive Director of Waycross Conference Center and Camp. Get to know Sara and all she envisions for this beloved Diocesan space.

What were you doing before you came to Waycross?

I moved here from the Diocese of Spokane where I served as the Canon for Youth and Family Ministries, which included serving as the ED for their summer camp, Camp Cross.

What made you want to come to Waycross?

Several good friends of mine grew up going to Waycross as campers and working as summer staff. For years, I have heard about the program here and the ways that this place has transformed their lives, and been captivated by what they shared. I love camp ministry, have been shaped by it for most of my life, and have wanted to pursue it full-time again. My parents, sisters, and all of my dad’s family are in the Midwest, many in Indiana. This has been like coming home in many ways.

What is your first focus at Waycross?

There is a lot to dive into and it’s hard to pick just one thing! Getting to know the people who love this place, hearing their stories of transformation, and dreaming with them about the future of Waycross. I hope to be able to visit meetings in each of the Diocesan neighborhoods this year to share about Waycross and to hear from everyone. And, I’d like to start making parish visits to get to know the congregations throughout the diocese.

To read more about Sara and her vision for Waycross, please click here.

Join people across the nation on January 23 for the premiere of the documentary film "A Case for Love," inspired by the teachings and writings of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. Stories include racial justice, military, foster care, sexual trafficking, love and loss, featuring well-known figures Pete Buttigieg, Al Roker, Sam Waterston, Becca Stevens, Russell Moore, John Danforth, John Clyburn, Kelly Brown Douglas, and Jon Meacham.

Trinity, Indy is coordinating a viewing for the 7pm show at AMC-Castleton Square (or choose your own local location) and will convene a weekly online session each Thursday evening in February (7-8pm Eastern) to share stories of unselfish love. 

Zoom link for Thursdays in Feb discussion: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85428256401?pwd=ZGNrUlNUVzBYM1hiVjBPTkpLSElsQT09

Meeting ID: 854 2825 6401

Passcode: 546806

We'd love for you to join the Diocese in preparing for the Indianapolis Pride Parade and Festival! We have two options: the Pride Parade Team (led by Laurie Pierce) or the Pride Festival Team (led by Meghan McConnell). 

Meeting times and dates will be determined based on team participant’s availability. Please click here to see what is required and let us know you are interested in serving on a Pride Team.

God willing and the people consenting, the Rev. Canon Kristin Uffelman White will be ordained bishop on Saturday, February 17 at 11:00 a.m. EDT at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus. The service will also be livestreamed on the Diocese of Southern Ohio's website.

Please click here to RSVP.

The Trinity Leadership Fellows program is currently recruiting a new cohort of fellows. The program is for emerging faith leaders, both lay and ordained, seeking to cultivate their practical leadership skills with a community of faith. This non-residential, fully funded program will prepare professional and community leaders who are people of faith, as well as ordained leaders across faith traditions with the mindsets and practical skills they need to energize and empower their congregations and communities in ways that heal divides and disrupt injustice. Applications close on January 31, 2024.

Please click here to apply today!

United Thank Offering has a new process for ordering materials and it is now live! This form is available from now until June 2024. Register your parish and materials will be ordered including Lenten materials in January orders. Beginning in June 2024, we'll send a form to all registered parishes to order materials, and will do smaller mailings monthly for newly registered congregations using a form like this one. Please note, there is no longer any charge for ordering UTO materials, so please order what you need for the current year as you'll be able to order again next year.

Please click here for the form.

The Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis Office will be closed in observance of MLK Jr. Day on January 15.

The Racial Justice and Education Team (RJET) in cooperation with St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, is sponsoring a "Slavery in the Bible" study. The series will take place on Wednesday evenings, January 17 - March 6 (skipping Ash Wednesday), from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. EDT. Professor Sandie Gravett will present cultural background on select scriptural readings followed by a facilitated discussion. Attend in person or via Zoom.

Please register before January 17 by sending an email to Tim Kramer with "Slavery Series" in the subject line.

Holy Family, Fishers invites you to embark on a magical journey as you uncover the Gospel at Hogwarts! This year's FREE event on Saturday, January 20th from 6-8 PM takes students on an adventure to discover the signs and symbols of Discipleship. Wear your house swag or a costume and be ready to visit with/take photos of your favorite Hogwarts characters.

To find more information and register, please click here.

Begin your journey into the wilderness of Lent with a brief retreat at The DeKoven Center (Racine, WI). Make space for Lent as a time of refreshment, self-examination, and dedication to the love of God. The cost is $220 for overnight retreatants, $120 for commuters.

For more information or to register please click here.

Please save the date for the Spring Clergy Conference. It will be March 11-13 from noon to noon at Waycross.

Registration is open for the Big Provincial Gathering (BPG) in South Bend! The BPG is an opportunity to meet new people and connect with others who share your ministry passions. Reduced fee of $50 until Feb 29. There are also a several pre-event trainings connected to the BPG.

Please click here to register or for more details.

All current 7th through 12th graders are invited on our annual Diocesan Youth Mission Trip to Philadelphia, PA July 7th-14th, 2024. Participants will work with St. James School, a vibrant Episcopal school, worshipping community, and neighborhood hub in North Philly. We will stay in the Episcopal Mission Center of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Service activities will be a mix of social and physical, with opportunities to experience the rich culture of Philadelphia.

The trip costs $600 for youth, and is free for adults attending as chaperones. Spots are limited, and the last day to register is May 1st, 2024. Any questions can be directed to Heather Kenison, Diocesan Youth Minister.

Please CLICK HERE for more information and to register

Please CLICK HERE to download a flyer to share with the youth in your congregation.

Reunification Discernment Listening Sessions

Share potential benefits you see, concerns you have, and dreams you hold for the Episcopal Church in Indiana.

Register for one of the following Listening Sessions: January 16, 7-8 p.m., January 22, 7-8 p.m., January 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m., February 1, 7-8 p.m., February 7, 2-3 p.m. (clergy only) (Meeting held via Zoom. Times listed in Eastern time zone.)

Please click here to register.

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January 14: St. Peter’s, Lebanon | The Rev. Christopher Beasley

January 21: St. Luke’s, Cannelton | Ms. Lucy Goffinet, Senior Warden

This month, please pray for the Executive Council of the Diocese

See the Cycle of Prayer.

St. Paul’s Indy is hiring a Part Time Communications Assistant to aid in proactively delivering clear, consistent messaging of the Church. St. Paul’s is a vital, open-minded church seeking to add people to our team who will help us strengthen our mission of inviting and accepting all people. To see details and relevant pay, please click here.

Click here to find employment opportunities in the Diocese of Indianapolis.

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