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Hello St. Paul’s Parishioners,

We are Mike and Tiffany Sanders, founders of Sanders Funny Farm, and we are deeply grateful for the warm welcome we have received from the St. Paul’s community. As a local family-run urban farm and food hub serving central Indiana, our mission is rooted in nourishing people through fresh, locally sourced food while building stronger community connections along the way. We are honored to now be a small part of the life of St. Paul’s through the generous use of your kitchen space.

Sanders Funny Farm began from a simple desire: to provide healthier food options for our own family and to help others gain access to fresh, dependable, locally grown food. Over time, that vision grew into partnerships with Indiana farms, local makers, and families who care deeply about sustainability, wellness, and supporting their neighbors. Today, we offer organic microgreens, produce, baked goods, and other locally sourced products with the hope of making healthy food more accessible and community-centered.

As we have spent time at St. Paul’s, we have been struck not only by the beauty of the building itself, but by the spirit of generosity that fills it. It means a great deal to us that St. Paul’s chooses to open its spaces to the wider community. In a time when many places feel increasingly closed off, it is genuinely meaningful to encounter a church that understands its facilities as places for hospitality, creativity, service, and connection. Your willingness to share your kitchen has allowed us to continue growing our work while strengthening relationships within the community we all share.

We believe deeply that food brings people together. Some of life’s most important moments happen around tables — in conversation, celebration, care for neighbors, and acts of generosity. In many ways, that spirit aligns beautifully with what we have experienced at St. Paul’s: a community committed to welcoming others and investing in the wellbeing of the city around it.

Thank you for allowing Sanders Funny Farm to become part of your extended community. We are sincerely grateful for your kindness, encouragement, and hospitality. We look forward to continuing this relationship and hope that, in some small way, our work can contribute to the same spirit of care and connection that St. Paul’s so clearly embodies.

Mike & Tiffany Sanders

sandersfunnyfarm.com

SUBMIT FY2027 PLEDGES

Please remember to submit a new FY2027 pledge, even if you currently give through automatic payments; payments established for the current fiscal year do not automatically renew for FY2027. We continue to build strong momentum in our annual campaign! To date, 158 households have pledged $608,314 toward our $950,000 goal for FY2027. We're deeply grateful for this generous support. If you haven't yet pledged, there's still time to join in this shared commitment to the mission and ministry of St. Paul’s. Make your pledge today - click below or text FY2027 to 97000.

HAPPENING THROUGH THE WEEKEND

CHOIR SCHOOL RECITAL

TODAY, May 7, 7 p.m., sanctuary

Come this evening to enjoy an instrumental recital performed by St. Paul's Choir School youth. St. Paul’s Choir School is open to kids and youth (ages 8+) in our community, regardless of religious affiliation, and is offered free of charge. In addition to learning about liturgy and The Episcopal Church through choir participation in weekly services, choristers develop self-esteem, communication skills,

teamwork, leadership, and more. Join us in supporting these talented musicians with your presence! Click here to email Brad Hughley with questions about Choir School.

ST. PAUL'S/THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH 101

Sunday, May 10, 10:15-11 a.m., CRR (second floor, Parish Ctr. bldg.)

Join the Rev. Jeff Bower for an overview of St. Paul's history and how we are connected to the Diocese of Indianapolis, The Episcopal Church, and the Anglican Community.

ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS

ASSISTANT ORGANIST & DIRECTOR OF MUSIC POSITION

With deep gratitude for the faithful leadership of our Interim Organist & Choir Director, Dr. Mike Powell, we share that his contracted interim period is drawing to a close (side note - please congratulate him on his newly earned Doctor of Music in Organ Performance and Literature!). As a matter of good practice, St. Paul’s is formally opening the search for a permanent Assistant Organist & Director of Music. We're grateful that Mike will be among the applicants for this role, (click here for link to position). Please keep this process — and all candidates — in your prayers as we discern the next chapter of our music ministry.

FALL CONFIRMATIONS

We look forward to Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows' visit to St. Paul's this fall, on Sunday, October 11. Teens and adults interested in being confirmed on October 11 are encouraged to click below to learn more and request confirmation on that day. Teens may click here to email Stacy Hennessy with questions, and adults may click here to email the Rev. Jeff Bower with questions.

GRADUATE DETAILS DUE BY TOMORROW, MAY 8 :: PLEASE CONGRATULATE OUR GRADS!

We'll pray for and recognize members of the Class of 2026 on Sunday, May 17. If you, your child, or your grandchild is graduating in 2026, please click here to email Meegan Kriner with the name, photo, and any details you would like to share by Friday, May 8.

Help us celebrate St. Paul’s graduates by adding a note of encouragement to books that will be gifted to them next week. Beginning Sunday, May 10, visit the table in Burrows Commons where books will be available for your notes of congratulations and blessings.

RSVP BY TODAY FOR NEWCOMER LUNCHEON

Sunday, May 17, Lilly Room

Newcomers are invited to an informal lunch next week. Clergy, staff, and lay leaders will be on hand to meet you, to learn a bit about you, and to share about life at St. Paul's. Please click here to email your RSVP to Tana Hunnicutt (or call 317.253.1277) by May 7, 2026.

STEP INTO SPRING AT NEWFIELDS

Thursday, May 14, 11:15 a.m. - 2 p.m., Newfields

St. Paul's Lifelong Learners group invites you to join for an afternoon at Newfields! Meet inside the museum entrance (off of 38th St. & Michigan Rd.) at 11:15 a.m. then all will head as a group to the beautiful Terrace Garden for lunch; bring your own or grab something tasty at the Beer Garden. At 12:30 p.m., there will be a guided garden tour (about an hour) with master gardener Barbara Jablonski. Admission is free with a Newfields membership; without membership, the cost is $20 (age 65+) / $23 (under age 65). Please plan to come early if you need to purchase tickets. Click here to email Tana Hunnicutt with your RSVP by May 12.

ALL-PARISH DINNER

Wednesday, May 20, 5:30-7 p.m., Lilly Room (first floor, Church bldg.)

Continuing the wonderful tradition of gathering around the table as a parish family, all are invited to an evening of good food, conversation, and fellowship. No RSVP is needed — simply come and enjoy time together! Would you like to help keep these parish meals thriving in the fall? Click here to email Dan Thompson to become a “dinner patron,” supporting future dinners that bring our community together.

BE PART OF SUMMER SUNDAYS!

Reminder: Beginning May 24, Sunday worship service times will shift for the summer to 8:30 and 10 a.m. Starting June 7, we invite you to stay after the 10 a.m. service for Summer Fellowship — a relaxed time for conversation, light refreshments, and enjoying one another’s company on five Sundays throughout the summer. To help make these gatherings welcoming and easy, we are seeking volunteers for four simple roles each week: bringing SIMPLE snacks, helping with set up, assisting during fellowship time, and helping with cleanup. Whether you can sign up once or several times, your participation helps continue this joyful summer tradition of hospitality and connection. Click below to view the signup and choose a role:

PARENTS: THERE ARE A FEW SPOTS REMAINING FOR DAY CAMP!

Tuesday, May 26 - Friday, May 29

St. Paul's Indy Campus

St. Paul’s Day Camp is a fun, affordable option for families with children (ages 4 through sixth grade) who have school closures during Memorial Day week. Day Camp programming will be 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (extended drop-off and pickup times available) and includes lunch, snacks, and a full day of engaging activities. Children may choose from sports, arts and crafts, cooking, games, team building, and more. This meaningful experience is a great value - just $100/child* for the week! Space is limited - register below:

*For families registering multiple children, you may use the discount code MULTI26 at checkout for a $20 discount per child (this code only applies to those registering multiple children in one family; this code is not for single registrations).

TGIF GATHERING

Friday, May 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Blind Owl Brewery

Adults 21+ are invited to join the TGIF group for dinner. At this gathering (weather-permitting), the group will sit outside at Blind Owl to enjoy dinner, good company, and share fun summer plans with one another. For planning, please click here to email your RSVP to Alan Davis by Thursday, May 28.

NOTEWORTHY DATES & INFO

Please click on red links for available details

• Ongoing, Community Engagement Volunteer Opportunities
• Sunday Small Snacks after 9 a.m. worship (scroll to bottom for recent dates)
• Mondays, 6-7 p.m., Fencing Classes, Yoga Rm. (second floor, Parish Ctr. bldg.)
• Tuesdays, 6 p.m., Slow Flow Yoga, Yoga Rm. (second floor, Parish Ctr. bldg.)
• Tuesdays, 6-6:45 p.m., Centering Prayer, Roberts Library (first floor, Church bldg.)
• Wednesdays, 10 a.m., Chair Yoga, Yoga Rm. (second floor, Parish Ctr. bldg.)
• Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Riley Hospital Cheer Guild Grandmothers Group, RCR (second floor, Parish Ctr. bldg.)
• Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m., Women's Bible Study, RCR (second floor, Parish Ctr. bldg.)
• Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., Slow Flow Yoga, Yoga Rm. (second floor, Parish Ctr. bldg.)
• Saturdays, April 4-May 23, 10-10:45 a.m., Music Together, Rm. 101 (first floor, Parish Ctr. bldg.)
• Sun., May 31, after the 10 a.m. service, Blessing of the Garden, St. Paul's Lawn
• Sat., June 13, Indy Pride Parade & Festival (Click here for diocesan opportunities)
• Sun., July 5 - Fri., July 10, Diocesan Youth Mission Trip to Detroit, MI
• Sun., Aug. 16, Mess Fest
• Sun., Oct. 11, Bishop's Visit & Confirmations
• Fri., Oct. 23-25, All-Parish Retreat, Waycross Camp & Conference Center

Worship occurs Sundays at 7:45, 9 & 11:15 a.m. through May 17. On Sunday, May 24, service times will shift to 8:30 and 10 a.m. for the summer. Wednesday worship occurs weekly in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd (adjacent to the sanctuary) at 11 a.m. Click here for more worship details.

SHARE YOUR NEWS

Whether you're celebrating a personal milestone, sharing good news, or reflecting on why this parish matters to you, your voice helps us to connect as a community. Your stories may be shared in eConnections, our Sunday bulletins, on social media, or on the welcome screen in Burrows Commons. Click here to email Meegan Kriner with questions. Ready to share? Click below to submit your story!

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