Diocesan Convention Roundup |
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Diocesan Convention was held on Saturday, November 13 in a hybrid format.
The convention elected leaders to the Standing Committee, Executive Council, Commission on Ministry, and the Waycross Board. See a list of newly elected or reelected leaders on the 2021 Convention page.
Convention also approved resolutions making St. Nicholas Early Learning and The Avenue Foundation cooperating ministries of the diocese, and asked the Episcopal Church's General Convention to research and document the church's role in Native American residential schools. A change to the diocese's Canon 7 will mean that congregations are not obligated to include income from Paycheck Protection Program loans in the calculations of their diocesan apportionment.
Photo: Adam Frieberg
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Donate to the Global Missions Challenge |
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The Global Missions Commission has challenged the diocese to match its donation of $23,700 to the diocese's mission partners in Haiti and Brazil. Donated funds will support:
• Repair of a well in Mithon, Haiti, that was damaged by Tropical Storm Grace and the earthquake that followed
• Lunches and Lessons at St. Andres School in Mithon
• A full year of operating costs for the community center at the heart of the Diocese of Brasilia’s outreach to the community in Pedregal
• Food baskets for families who rely on the community center for basic necessities.
Including the convention offering, the diocese has so far raised $10,669.47.
Image: Bishop Jennifer preached to the parish community in Mithon, Haiti in 2019.
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Bishop Jennifer's Convention Address |
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Project Resource Classes Begin February 6 |
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Project Resource is offering a five-week stewardship course about year-round stewardship efforts and annual fall campaigns. Congregations may enroll teams of 3 or more.
Two-hour classes will take place on five consecutive Sundays starting February 6 at 5 p.m. Eastern/4 p.m. Central.
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Diaconal Ordinations on December 4
Jason Fortner and Jóel Muñoz to be ordained deacons
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God willing and the people consenting, Jason Fortner and Jóel Muñoz will be ordained as transitional deacons on Saturday, December 4 at 11 a.m. Eastern/10 a.m. Central at Christ Church Cathedral.. Worship will follow cathedral re-gathering protocols. Clergy are invited to vest and process. The festival color is red.
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College for Congregational Development Session July 17-23 |
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The College for Congregational Development, a week-long intensive training designed for teams of lay and clergy leaders, can help churches of every size, location, and circumstance become more faithful, healthy, and effective.
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Canon for Spiritual Formation
Christ Church Cathedral
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Christ Church Cathedral is seeking a canon for spiritual formation to work with the dean, clergy, and key lay leaders to renew and revitalize all aspects of the cathedral’s formation and educational ministries, including offerings for children, youth, and adults.
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Director of Operations
Trinity, Indianapolis
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Trinity, Indianapolis is seeking a director of operations. The director of operations will have primary responsibility for the business affairs of the parish, with oversight over all matters pertaining to facilities, finances, human resources, information technology, office administration and support of ministries. Read the job description. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to [email protected].
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COVID-19 Vaccinations in Indiana |
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In addition, the CDC now recommends that some groups should receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine.
Learn more at ourshot.in.gov, or call 211 (866-211-9966.) Walk-in appointments are also accepted at most vaccination sites.
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New Spade, Spoon, Soul Podcast Available |
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The fifth episode of Bishop Jennifer's podcast, "Spade, Spoon, Soul," is now available. The podcast focuses on the intersections of food and faith and is co-hosted by Good News Gardens Coordinator Brian Sellers-Petersen and Episcopal Church Staff Officer for Evangelism Jerusalem Greer.
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Welcoming Afghanistan Allies |
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Thousands of Afghans are at Camp Atterbury, located southeast of Indianapolis, while they await resettlement. To welcome them, please purchase items from this Amazon wish list and also this list of needed items. Please do not collect used clothing or other used items, which are not accepted for donation.
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CDC Guidelines, Regathering Guidance |
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As a reminder, Bishop Jennifer recommends that congregational regathering teams continue to meet regularly, monitor local conditions, and make changes when necessary. Read more.
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Pay Pledges Online
Bishop's Office Will Process Online Gifts at No Cost
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Although many congregations are now meeting in person, the bishop's office will continue to process online gifts on behalf of congregations, and will absorb all payment processing fees.
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November 21: Grace Church, Muncie | The Rev. Paul Jacobson
November 28: St. Timothy’s, Indianapolis | The Rev. Rebecca Nickel
In November, pray for the convention delegates, the Neighborhoods of the Diocese, and all those involved in our Annual Convention.
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