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The 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church concluded last weekend after ten days of discernment, worship, and legislation. The Diocese of Indianapolis showed up in many wonderful ways to do the work of the Church. From our official deputation, steadfast and generous volunteers, and staff members supporting the work of the convention to the Episcopal Women's Ministry Triennial and our Diocesan Youth who took center stage at the public witness against gun violence--Indy Dio met the moment with full and prayerful participation.

Most notably, the Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe was elected the 28th presiding bishop on June 26 by the House of Bishops and confirmed by the House of Deputies. Our own Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows was elected by the House of Bishops to serve as their Vice President. Both terms will begin on Nov. 1, and we look forward to this expanded role for Bishop Jennifer! Julia Ayala Harris, a deputy from the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma, was reelected on June 25 as president of the House of Deputies, and the Rev. Steve Pankey was elected as vice president. Their terms are effective immediately.

GC81 also saw the final realization of two successful diocesan unifications and welcomed the new dioceses of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes. Hundreds of legislative actions were taken, including provisions to make the CPG health plan more affordable and equitable, welcoming the Church in Navajoland as a missionary diocese, strengthening non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ clergy, and creating a Creation Care loan fund for local congregations.... to name a few!

Check out the GC81 Media Hub for full multimedia coverage.

The Episcopal Church of All Saints', Indy documentary, What we have done  What we have left undone screened on Memorial Day weekend at the Cinema Systers film festival in Kentucky.

The film was very well attended and received. Pictured at the festival: Director Catherine Crouch and Cinematographer Ladema Zinsmeister.

Clergy on the Move

The Rev. Dr. Cory Michael Irwin has accepted a call to serve as Curate at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, New Albany and St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Jeffersonville.

Renewal of Ministry Celebration

July 14

All are invited to attend the Renewal of Ministry Celebration for The Rev. Catherine Wilson, new Priest in Charge at St David's, Bean Blossom. It will be on July 14 at 4:00 p.m. A reception will follow the service.

Celebration of New Ministry

August 24

All are invited to attend the Celebration of New Ministry for The Rev. Jim Said, Vicar at Good Samaritan in Brownsburg (Harris Academy). It will be on August 24 at 1:00 p.m., A reception will follow the service.

The office of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis will be closed on July 4 & 5 for the 4th of July.

• Diocesan Youth Mission Trip - July 7-14
• 2024 College for Congregational Development - July 21-26

Please click here to see upcoming IndyDio events.

St. Paul's Ely Pilgrimage Choir Preview: Farewell Concert

July 7

Members of St. Paul's Choir are preparing to travel to Ely Cathedral for a pilgrimage. In preparation, the choir offers a free Farewell Concert. Please join us and enjoy the music of Gerre Hancock, Christopher Tye, John Taverner, Herbert Howells, Stanford Scriven, Michael McGlynn and more. Livestream on Facebook and YouTube.

College for Congregational Development (CCD) is a week-long educational retreat (July 21-26) that equips both lay and ordained parish leaders with congregational development tools and models that they can utilize for work within their parish.

The final deadline to register for this summer's CCD is this Sunday, July 7. Spots are still available for this week-long event, so sign up before the deadline to participate as either an individual or part of a congregational team. Register here.

Gracious God, your Son before he ascended to glory declared that your people would receive power from the Holy Spirit to bear witness to him to the ends of the earth: Be present with all who go forth in his Name, protect them all the day long and bring them safely home. Let your love shine through their witness, so that all who come to them may see your glory in all that is given, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

New Diocesan History Released

"Changing Mission, Unchanging Faith" is an investigation of the Episcopal Church in Indianapolis with broader systems of power. Learn more here.

Biweekly Summer Newsletter

We will have a biweekly summer newsletter. The newsletter will come out July 17, July 31, and August 14. As of August 14 the newsletter will resume weekly. Please note the increase in time between the newsletters and plan submissions accordingly.

July 7: St. Andrew’s, Greencastle | The Rev. Jennifer Oldstone-Moore

July 14: St. Paul’s, New Albany | The Rev. Allan Wallace

In July please pray for All Retired Clergy, Non-Parochial Clergy and Non-Stipendiary Associates

See the Cycle of Prayer

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