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Jr./Sr. High Spring Youth Retreat
Date: April 10-12, 2026
Where: Wawasee Episcopal Center (Syracuse, Ind.)
Cost: $25 per person
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Episcopal Youth Camp
Date: June 14-20, 2026
Where: Camp Alexander Mack (Milford, Ind.)
Cost: $525 per person
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Provincial Youth Event
Date: July 30-August 1, 2026
Where: Kalamazoo, Mich.
Who: Youth who have completed 6th - 12th grades.
Registration: Opens April 8
Mark your calendars! If you are involved in diocesan youth events, your diocesan staff person will be coordinating with Province V for this event.
Thursday, July 30, 1 p.m. - Gather together to begin!
Friday, July 31, 12 p.m. - Join in with the Big Provincial Gathering festivities
Saturday, August 1, 3 p.m. - Closing prayers and sending forth!
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Save the Dates
Sr. High Mission Week
Date: July 12-18, 2026
Jr./Sr. High Fall Youth Retreat
Date: October 23-25, 2026
| | Diocesan Grant Applications Open | |
It's that time of year again! Yes! Grants! Below are the links to this year's Social Outreach and Commission on Ministry grant applications. Of note, investments and their potential worth are not disqualifiers to applying. And if you want to apply for a Social Outreach Grant for a Diocese or Parish-associated organization (camp for instance), great news! You, too, can apply.
For any comments, questions, or concerns, please contact the Missioner of Special Projects, Joe Anand-Obleton.
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The Rev. Mindy Hancock New Priest-in-Charge at Christ the King, Huntington
On March 1, The Rev. Mindy Hancock began her new role as Priest-in-Charge at Christ the King, Huntington, following the retirement of The Rev. Cn. Ted Neidlinger. Mtr. Mindy will also continue as Priest-in-Charge at Gethsemane, Marion. Through a partnership between the two faith communities, Mtr. Mindy will spend two Sundays a month at both churches and one Sunday a month at either Christ the King or Gethsemane. Congratulations to Mtr. Mindy on her new role and to Fr. Ted on his retirement!
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Spring Clergy Conference
Date: May 11-13, 2026
Where: Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center
The 2026 Spring Clergy Conference takes place May 11-13 at Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center. The focus will be on E-Connect.
Ministry can be tough, and let’s be honest—sometimes it feels like you’re figuring it out alone. That’s where E-Connect comes in. We walk alongside faith leaders and ministry teams, helping them listen deeply—to God, to each other, and to the communities they serve—so they can take their next faithful step with confidence. Whether you’re navigating change, revitalizing your church, or discerning a new mission, we provide the coaching, support, and tools to help you move forward. Ministry isn’t meant to be a solo journey—let’s do this together.
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CPG Planning for Wellness
Who: Clergy who have Active status under the Clergy Pension Plan
Date: April 22, 8:30 a.m.-April 23, 1 p.m. (ET)
Where: Delta Hotels Indianapolis Airport
Cost: $75
Register by April 3.
The Church Pension Group’s Planning for Wellness Conference is designed to provide you with the knowledge and confidence to take charge of your finances, and the inspiration to live a healthier life. Join colleagues from across your region for this powerful, transformative learning experience.
Why You Don’t Want to Miss This Event:
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Assess: You'll have the opportunity to take a closer look at your current financial and health status.
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Align: This event helps you work towards aligning your financial and wellness goals for a more cohesive future.
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Refresh: You'll have the chance to revisit your plans, helping you make more informed decisions.
You are encouraged to attend with your spouse or partner, as it allows both of you to assess your current situation together, align on future goals, and refresh your strategies with unified support.
Hotel accommodations are covered, and meals will be provided.
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Save the Date
Fall Clergy Retreat
Date: October 12-14, 2026
Where: Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center
| | Feeding Initiative Update | Through the diocesan feeding initiative grants, St. John of the Cross, Bristol, gave $5,000 to HUB in Bristol. Below is a thank you note we received from them! | |
All Episcopalians are invited to create origami cranes (tsuru) and mail them to the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia (1551 10th Ave. E, Seattle, WA 98102) to arrive by April 10. The cranes will be strung together and displayed outside the DHS detention center in Tacoma, Washington. Instructions for making an origami crane can be found HERE and HERE.
The project is part of the Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander leaders retreat this April in Tacoma, Washington. The retreat, based in the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia in cooperation with the church’s Asiamerica Ministries, offers a sacred space for clergy and lay leaders of Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage to explore AANHPI history, worship together, and translate collective stories into advocacy for migrant communities.
Information provided by The Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs.
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St. Thomas/Santo Tomás Episcopal Church in Plymouth, Indiana, is a shining example of how making church spaces more beautiful and comfortable can result in many diverse collaborative partnerships. Arts performances, cultural dialogue, health and wellness, and service to those in need are just some of the ways this bilingual parish is letting its light shine. Read more here in the latest CBCP website blog post.
Information provided by Linda Buskirk, CBCP Project Director.
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Organizers of the second annual Episcopal Creation Care Gathering, set for Sept. 23-26 at the Procter Center in London, Ohio, are accepting proposals for 90-minute workshops that explore the ministry of creation care in a variety of contexts.
This churchwide gathering focuses on the work of Christian ministry, mission, and living on Earth and is cosponsored by Provinces IV and V, the Procter Center, and the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio.
- Workshop topics can highlight creation care in contexts that include the following:Theology / theology of place
- Food justice / food and creation care
- Dismantling eco-racism
- Liturgy and prayer
- Leadership development
- Church advocacy
- Civic advocacy
- Discipleship and evangelism
- Children, youth, and family ministry
- Gardening, farming, and other experiential expressions
Please submit proposals through the link above by April 15. Applicants will be notified by May 1 of workshop selections. Presenters will receive a discount on registration.
| Information provided by The Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs. | | |
Save the Date: Nuevo Amanecer 2026
Sept. 28-Oct. 1: Kanuga Retreat Center, Hendersonville, North Carolina
Nov. 9-12: Camp Allen, Navasota, Texas
Mark your calendar for this biennial gathering that celebrates Latino ministries across The Episcopal Church. Nuevo Amanecer 2026 will feature two smaller and focused conferences, both offering the same workshops focused on visionary leadership and equipping churches, as well as on embracing dignity and diversity.
In addition to lay leaders, clergy, diocesan missioners, parish staff, and church planters, those interested in learning about Latino ministries are also encouraged to attend.
A registration link and additional information will follow.
Information provided by The Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs.
| | Events Around the Diocese | |
Ecumenical Evensong
Date: April 19, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. (CDT)
Where: The Chapel of the Resurrection (Valparaiso)
Join the Northwest Indiana American Guild of Organists for Evensong at The Chapel of the Resurrection on the campus of Valparaiso University. This service will be an ecumenical offering rooted in Anglican tradition, while also drawing from Catholic and Lutheran liturgical richness. The program is designed to be both spiritually nourishing and artistically compelling, featuring Gregorian chant, incense, Eastertide hymns, and music by J.S. Bach, Maurice Duruflé, and Olivier Messiaen, alongside premieres by local composers. Musicians from the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana, including John Gouwens and George Karst, will help lead the service.
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| | News From Around Province V | | |
Province V & VI Women Clergy Retreat
Date: May 31-June 3, 2026
Where: St. Francis Retreat Center (DeWitt, Mich.)
Cost: $360 - actual cost of the gathering; $260 - subsidized cost of the gathering
A retreat centered on the experiences of women clergy. We explicitly invite everyone (trans, cis, nonbinary, gender fluid, agender, and more) who feels this is for them to attend. Women clergy from places across Provinces V and VI are coming together in retreat with the theme of “Connections”.
This will not be a typical conference with a tight schedule and carefully controlled program. We have designed this retreat in an Open Space Technology format with a very basic schedule. There will be dedicated time for worship, large group check-ins and meals. Two facilitators will guide this process for us and there are a few guidelines that will also help guide the process. We hope you will come willing to explore and share.
The registration cost includes overnight accommodations, meals at the retreat center, and retreat materials. To make this gathering as affordable as possible for all, we are offering two pricing tiers for registration. Please choose the rate you are able to pay. If you have the funds to pay the real cost, that helps offset our scholarship and subsidized rates. Additionally, you may donate to the scholarship fund if you are able.
Please don't let registration or travel cost keep you from attending! If you need financial assistance, contact your local parish or your diocese. If they are unable to help, contact Heather or Ellen.
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Big Provincial Gathering
Date: July 31-August 1, 2026
Where: St. Luke's Episcopal Church (Kalamazoo, Mich.)
Province V will be hosting the fourth Big Provincial Gathering in the summer of 2026. Planning is underway. Basic information is already available about leading workshops, participating in pre-event trainings, sponsorship, and exhibitors. More detailed information will become available as planning for the BPG progresses further. If you're interested in any of this, please contact Heather Barta and check upcoming newsletters and this website.
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