DUE TODAY! Diocesan Leadership Position Nominations

Please consider nominating yourself or someone else (with their permission) to run for election to one or more of the following diocesan leadership positions. Elections will be held at our 127th Diocesan Convention on November 15.

• Diocesan Council At Large (1 person, lay or clergy)
• Standing Committee (1 presbyter + 1 lay)
• Disciplinary Board (2 presbyters + 2 lay)
• Deputation to General Convention 2027 (4 clergy + 4 lay)

If making more than one nomination, please submit one form for each nomination. Nominations are due by October 1.

In addition to the elections above, deaneries will each elect one clergy person to represent them at Diocesan Council.

DUE TODAY! Written Reports and Resolutions

Written reports and resolutions to be submitted to diocesan convention are due by October 1 and should be emailed to info@ednin.org.

Pre-Convention Deanery Meetings

Western Deanery

Sun., Oct. 19, 2 p.m. (CT) via Google Meet. Contact The Rev. Cathy Carpenter for details.

Central Deanery

Sun., Oct. 5, 4 p.m. (ET) via Zoom. Contact The Rev. Jen Fulton for details.

Eastern Deanery

Sun., Oct. 19, 2 p.m. (ET) via Zoom. Contact The Rev. Richard Lightsey for details.

Visit the convention webpage for additional information.

Prayer Vigil for Immigrant Community at Miami Correctional Facility

Monday afternoon, clergy, church leaders, and people of faith gathered outside Miami Correctional Facility for a public prayer vigil in support of the immigrant community and in lament for the immigrant detention system.

Leaders from the Episcopal Dioceses of Indianapolis and Northern Indiana hosted this vigil, which welcomed other faith traditions. The gathering included Scripture readings, songs, and prayer calling for compassion, dignity, and justice for immigrants and refugees. Those in attendance stood in prayerful solidarity with the immigrant communities and called attention to the urgent need for humane treatment of all people. They gathered to pray for those who are detained, for their families, and for a system that better reflects mercy, justice, and love.

According to the CATO Institute, “65 percent of people taken by ICE had no convictions, 93 percent no violent convictions.” The language being used related to the use of the Miami Correctional Facility for immigrant detainees is deeply troubling. We also pray and urge our elected leaders to pursue transparency, accountability, and policies rooted in compassion and justice.

Bishop's Discretionary Fund - Immigration

Recent developments in the Federal Government’s approach to immigration, including the withdrawal of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from various countries, are affecting the lives of several members of our faith communities. In light of these developments, some of you have asked for us to create a fund through which you might contribute to the legal expenses incurred by those members as they file for different documentation in order to remain in compliance with the law. We have decided that the best way to do so is through the Bishop’s Discretionary Fund, to which anyone interested may contribute by sending a check to the Diocese with Bishop’s Discretionary Fund—Immigration in the memo line.

Fall Youth Retreat

Date: October 24, 7 p.m.-October 25, 5 p.m. (ET)

Where: Wawasee Episcopal Center (Syracuse)

Who: 6th-12th grade youth

Cost: $25 per person

Please join us for a Retreat filled with fun, fellowship, faith and friendship! This is a one-night retreat. If you have any questions, please call or text Carol Bianchini 574-551-3087.

State Historical Marker Installed at St. Augustine's in Gary

 A new Indiana state historical marker commemorating St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church was installed in Gary on Saturday, August 16. The marker is located at 2425 West 19th Ave., in Gary. It commemorates the church’s growth in northwest Indiana in the mid-20th century and its involvement in social and civil rights issues in the city during that period.

The marker was sponsored by Indiana Landmarks and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation. Parish historian and marker applicant Paula M. DeBois, as well as staff from Indiana Landmarks and Decay Devils were instrumental in the installation. “As we approach the 100th anniversary of St. Augustine’s, we can be thankful for the courage of our founding members,” said DeBois. 

The text, which appears below the marker headline, is engraved on both sides and reads as follows:  In need of their own place to worship in the segregated city of Gary, a group of Black professionals helped establish St. Augustine’s Episcopal Mission in 1927. In the late 1930s and 1940s, Benedictine monks, assigned by the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana, aided the Mission. Under the leadership of Rev. Wallace Wells, the congregation flourished in the 1950s. St. Augustine’s involvement in social and civil rights issues included efforts to integrate the beach at Marquette Park in 1953 and to find adoptive families for Black children. After years of growth, the Mission commissioned renowned architect Edward Dart to design a new church here, which opened in 1959. The diocese bestowed parish status on St. Augustine’s in 1961. 

The marker drew praise from Tyrell Anderson, CEO of Decay Devils and a local preservationist. According to Anderson, “The St. Augustine’s marker is a reminder of what collective action can build—one bolt and blessing at a time.” Brother Andrew Marr, the Benedictine abbot of St. Gregory’s Abbey stated “This marker is a sign of continued life and renewal for St. Augustine's.” 

State historical markers commemorate significant individuals, organizations, places, and events in Indiana history. These markers help communities throughout the state promote, preserve, and present their history for the education and enjoyment of residents and tourists of all ages. For over 100 years, the Indiana Historical Bureau, a division of the Indiana State Library, has been marking Indiana history. Since 1946, the marker format has been the large roadside marker, which has the familiar dark blue background with gold lettering and the outline of the state of Indiana at the top. Over 750 of these markers have been installed over the years. The marker is the sixteenth marker to be installed in Lake County. It is also the first Episcopal Church in the state to have a marker. 

Information provided by Indiana Historical Bureau Division of the Indiana State Library.

Murder in the Haunted Mansion

Date: October 10, 5:30 p.m. (CT)

Where: St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (Valparaiso)

We would like to extend an invite to you and your parishioners to attend our 3rd annual Murder Mystery Dinner October 10, 2025 at 5:30 pm. Our theme is Halloween and costumes are encouraged but not required. Tickets are $10 per person, and include dinner. All proceeds will go toward carpet replacement in the Gathering Space. Space is limited so buy your tickets early! Contact Michelle Klemczak with questions. 

Special Project Fundraising

Learn about special project fundraising in a presentation now posted in the Resources section of the CBCP website. Topics include the spirituality of fundraising, basic “how to ask” guidance, and resources to help your success. This information was offered in a free CBCP webinar in September. Click HERE to view the slides. Click the small “comment bubble” in the upper left corner of each slide to view the presenter notes.  We hope this information inspires your confidence to apply for a matching CBCP capital grant! 

Questions? Contact Info@cbcpindiana.org

 Information provided by Linda Buskirk, CBCP Project Director.  

Action Alerts

The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations (OGR) identifies opportunities for Episcopalians to participate in our democracy. Click this link to find an action alert that you are passionate about and send a message to your members of Congress.

Big Provincial Gathering 2026

Date: July 31-August 1, 2026

Where: St. Luke's Episcopal Church (Kalamazoo, MI)

Province V will be hosting another Big Provincial Gathering in the summer of 2026. If you are interested in being part of the planning for this event, please contact Heather Barta: provinceVcoordinator@gmail.com.