COVID-19 infections continue to rise around the country and hospitals are beginning to get overwhelmed. Northern Indiana is no exception. According to the Indiana State Department of Health, almost all of our counties are in the red category and local hospitals report that they are full. While many of our lives have been touched by COVID, we are grateful that none of our faith communities have experienced a COVID outbreak. Please continue to follow the guidelines outlined by the diocese and best practices outlined by the CDC such as getting vaccinated and receiving the booster shot, washing your hands, and wearing a mask. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the diocesan staff.

Date: Wednesday, January 19, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Basilica of the Sacred Heart, University of Notre Dame

Join members of the Notre Dame and greater South Bend community as we gather to celebrate what it means to be children of God. Bishop Michael Curry, the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church and one of the most prominent African American clergymen in the country, will be presiding. Bishop Curry will be joined by local clergy from the South Bend community to pray for unity and celebrate our diverse expressions of faith. We invite members of the Notre Dame and South Bend communities from all faith backgrounds to take part in this celebration.

This event is offered as part of Walk the Walk Week.

The University of Notre Dame would like to have an idea of how many laity from our diocese would like to attend this event. Please do so by clicking this link and completing the Google Form. Please note that indicating your desire to attend is not a seat reservation. Seating will be first-come, first-served the night of the service.

Potential students or their clergy should email Steven Slaubaugh.

Date: February 4, March 4, April 1, April 29

Where: Trinity Episcopal Church (Fort Wayne)

Cost: $200

Facilitator: Sister Nancy Brousseau, OP

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In his book What the Mystics Know: Seven Pathways to Your Deeper Self, Fr. Richard Rohr asks these questions:

Session #1: Overview of the Racial Justice Ministries Inventory  

Registration: https://forms.gle/oN2zYBuaJoebtamf9 

Registration: https://forms.gle/nSwvNrVBmMDA3z9g7 

The Episcopal Church has a new Racial Reconciliation, Healing and Justice newsletter! Click the link for articles, events, resources, and more!

Date: December 11

Time: 11/10 (EDT/CDT)

Where: Ambler Flatwoods Nature Preserve (Michigan City)

Facilitator: The Very Rev. Brian Grantz

Take a little break from the holiday hustle to go outside! Our Advent walk will feature meditations based on traditional Christmas carols. We’ll meet in the parking lot on Meer Rd./600 West. RSVP appreciated, but not required.

Applications Due: January 21, 2022

The United Thank Offering (UTO) Board is pleased to announce the availability of their 2022 UTO Annual Grants. These grants are awarded for projects in The Episcopal Church and throughout the Anglican Communion, each year with a different focus. Applications are due via email to the Diocesan office by January 21, 2022.

For 2022, the focus is Care of Creation: Turning love into action by caring for God’s creation to protect the most vulnerable — who will bear the largest burden of pollution and climate change — through justice, advocacy, environmental reparations, and the development of formational materials.

Application information and forms are available here. Please note: The application deadline is earlier this year due to General Convention and Executive Council schedules.

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.

Date: Thursdays

Time: 1-1:30 p.m. (ET)

Congress Weekly is a fast-paced, 30-minute conversation about the policies and legislation we are advocating for. They take place weekly on Thursdays from 1:00-1:30pm ET. Registration is required. If you already registered for one of the first six sessions, you MUST register again using this link.

View our current weekly virtual worship offerings here.

If you have not previously visited EDNIN Virtual Worship on Facebook, please do so and join us live throughout the day as you are available or go back when you have free time to watch the recorded videos.

See full description here.

Online nomination form is here.