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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.

Reservations are not required, but your RSVP is appreciated. Please be sure to reserve a spot if you need child care during the ordination service, if needed, so they have as many caregivers as we need. 

Please click here to RSVP.

Gratitude abounds for the $1,532 donated to the United Thank Offering Challenge Grant from our 2023 Convention Offering. The full 100% of our gift will support the outreach ministries of The Diocese of Jerusalem and was matched by UTO, doubling our impact! Thank you all for your support!

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. Among the classes completed over the course of the program are: 

• Faith, Values and Leadership: A Group Discernment Workshop
• Faith & Community Organization
• Narrative Approaches to Conflict Transformation
• Change Management
• Church and Non-Profit Administration
• Adaptive Leadership
• Faith & Social Entrepreneurship
• Faith & Finance
• Mission Real Estate Development

Fellows will build life-changing relationships with peers who share the passion for faith-driven leadership that produces positive change in our world. Applications close on January 31, 2024.

Please click here to apply today!

Share potential benefits you see, concerns you have, and dreams you hold for the Episcopal Church in Indiana. (Meeting held via Zoom. Times listed in Eastern time zone.)

• Listening Session 1 - January 10, 7-8 p.m.
• Listening Session 2 - January 16, 7-8 p.m.
• Listening Session 3 - January 22, 7-8 p.m.
• Listening Session 4 - January 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• Listening Session 5 - February 1, 7-8 p.m.
• Listening Session 6 (clergy only) - February 7, 2-3 p.m.

Please click here to register for the upcoming listening sessions.

All Saints invites you to the premier of the documentary:

What We Have Done.

What We Have Left Undone.

January 4, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. EDT

A view into our racial history

At the Episcopal Church of All Saints, 1559 N. Central Ave., Indianapolis, IN 462022

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. EDT with screening at 6:30 p.m. EDT

Q&A and reception to follow.

Parking is available on the street and behind the church with ramp access at the front of the church.

What does faithfulness look like when creation itself is threatened? The climate crisis presents humanity with an unprecedented opportunity to respond. The Rev. Dr. Jim Antal will provide an update on the crisis, and share some of the many ways churches and other faith communities can get involved, including joining Bill McKibben’s new organization, Third Act. The event is free, but registration is required to obtain the Zoom link.

Please click here to register.

The Racial Justice and Education Team (RJET) of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis, in cooperation with St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, is sponsoring a seven-week "Slavery in the Bible" study. The Episcopal Church's historical position on slavery will be presented during the final session. 

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. There is no fee for this series as funding has been provided by RJET. 

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.

While there is no formal fee to register, donations to offset supplies are gratefully-accepted. Familiarity with the Harry Potter books or movies is desirable.

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). Join Father Chris Arnold and Mother Pippa Lindwright to make space for Lent as a time of refreshment, self-examination, and dedication to the love of God. Arrive Thursday evening and depart Saturday morning, or just come for the day on Friday. The cost is $220 for overnight retreatants, $120 for commuters. The deadline for registrations is February 1st, 2024.

For more information or to register please click here.

Trinity, Indy is excited to partner with the Rose Castle Foundation for a 7-day residential program for Peace and Reconciliation in the Scottish Borderlands. 15-20 pilgrims will have 5 days at Rose Castle + 2 days in Liverpool focused on prayer, shared meals, and developing skills of reconciliation.

To learn more, please attend a Zoom information session:

Thursday, Dec 14 | 12:00-12:30 EDT | Click for Zoom Link

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.

January 7: Trinity, Bloomington | The Rev. Matthew Seddon, The Venerable Connie Peppler

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

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

See the Cycle of Prayer.

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

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