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SPRING 2011 Vol. 1 Issue 3
A Quarterly Magazine of the Episcopal Church in Central and Southern Indiana
Christ has no body now but yours
No hands, no feet on earth but yours
Beyond Bunnies and Eggs

Developing Resiliency in Tough Times
Yours are the eyes through which He looks compassion on this world
Latino Ministry Grows

Latino Spirituality and Family at Christ Church Cathedral Indianapolis
attributed to Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582) Carmelite nun, monastic reformer, mystic, writer
Find a Great Church
Christ has no body now on earth but yours.
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Deepening OurFaith Widening Our Embrace

There's an Episcopal Church Near You
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Jesus Christ has gathered laity, deacons, priests, and bishop of congregations and diocesan ministries in central and southern Indiana to be the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis. We celebrate the great gift of our Anglican heritage and will deepen our understanding of its tradition and heritage, inviting others to join us. We welcome all persons into our
common life and will proclaim the gospel to those in our communities who do not yet know our Lord. We will nurture relationships in Christ, remaining in conversation with one another despite honest disagreement, always seeking Gods truth. We are thankful for our differences and acknowledge that they enrich and energize our ministries.
We promise compassion, acceptance, and assistance to those in need. We acknowledge and celebrate the wealth of talent and treasure which each of us has been given and will grow in confidence that, working together, we will always have enough to engage in Gods mission.
Adopted at Diocesan Convention, Oct. 2004
Lafayette & West Lafayette
Elwood Muncie Anderson Noblesville Carmel New Castle Fishers Richmond Indianapolis (7 locations) Connersville Franklin Shelbyville Columbus Lawrenceburg
Lebanon Crawfordsville Zionsville Speedway Danville Greencastle Plainfield Terre Haute & West Terre Haute Martinsville Bean Blossom Bloomington
Bedford Madison Vincennes Washington
New Albany Jeffersonville New Harmony Evansville Mt. Vernon Cannelton Rockport
Welcome Were the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis

The Episcopal Church in Central and Southern Indiana
Whos welcome?
This is an easy one. YOU ARE. Whether youre old or young, black, white, Latino, rich, poor, middle class, married, divorced, single, partnered, gay or straight, wildly religious, or somewhat resistant, it doesnt matter.
Why? Because Jesus is about including everybody.

For us, Church is a place where all people gather to worship God and to grow in their knowledge and love of God. We are all on a journey and we all have more to learn about ourselves, about Jesus, about the Church, about how much God loves us, and about what we can do to Go Forth and share Gods love with others.
Beyond Bunnies and Eggs

Lent and Easter in
THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

On Shrove Tuesday
Episcopal parishes often have a lot of fun with pancake supper events, a tradition going back to the days when households wanted to use up rich, heavy foods before taking on a simpler, pared-back Lenten diet. In addition to eating pancakes, there are sometimes pancake relay races, pancake flipping contests, or other such friendly competitions. Some parishes focus more on a celebration of Mardi Gras, with New Orleans-style foods, music, costumes, parades, and general frivolity. Shrove Tuesday, sometimes referred to as Fat Tuesday, traditionally involved feasting that used up all of the meat and fat so none would be wasted during the lenten fast. Today, it is observed as one last blast of celebration before Lent begins with Ash Wednesday. Youve likely heard about the most common onegiving up meat on Fridays. This one has even created a whole advertising flurry around Friday night restaurant specials. While some Episcopalians observe this custom as an expression of self discipline and denial, others do not. Some may choose Lent to give up something that takes their time, focus, and attention from God or acts as a barrier to the positive behaviors they want in their life. Do you spend far too much time on Facebook, for example? Are you practically addicted to Pepsi or chocolate? These are real-life examples of things some Episcopalians have chosen to curtail in their life as their Lenten discipline. But, theres the other side of Lenten discipline, toothe taking on of things. Instead of focusing on self-denial, many Episcopalians choose to embrace Lent as a time to take on special activities. This could mean taking an evening usually spent vegging out in front of the TV and dedicating it to working at a soup kitchen. It could mean participating in a Bible study discussion group or choosing to privately devote extra time to Bible study and prayer. It may mean offering money typically spent on candy bars or daily lattes and dedicating those dollars to the local animal shelter. It could also mean embarking on a trip to help an area rebuild following an earthquake, hurricane, or other disaster. Lenten disciplines are as different as the Episcopalians who choose to embrace them. These decisions are simply a matter of prayerful very personal choice along the path to spiritual growth.
If you've always imagined there was a lot more to Easter than bunnies and eggs, you're right. Easter is the most important occasion in The Episcopal Church---one that begins with great preparation and extends well beyond the days when chocolate rabbits are marked down to 50% at the drug store.
Ash Wednesday
On Ash Wednesday, youll find Episcopalians attending church and beginning their personal spiritual preparation for Easter. Ash Wednesday is a quiet, reflective time where we contemplate our own mortality. We privately consider the types of personal habits and behaviors we would like to change or cultivate. We reflect upon the ways our sins have created barriers to our relationship with God and with each other. We receive the sign of a cross of ashes placed on our forehead, reflecting our scriptural belief that we came from dust and to dust we shall return. Ash Wednesday is a powerful reminder of the fleeting nature of our lives, reminding us of our need to focus on our eternal life with God.
From Christmas to Lent

Easter actually begins with the birth of Jesus at Christmaswhat we call "incarnation" or Jesus coming to us as God in the flesh. Easter is about the resurrection of Jesus and the promise and hope that miraculous event brought to humankind. The season of preparation for Easter is called Lent, a period of 40 days not counting Sundays. This year, Lent began on March 9. The date of Lent (and Easter) varies each year (you can read about that elsewhere in Go Forth!). But, many Episcopalians prepare for the season of Lent on what is called Shrove Tuesday, the day before Lent begins.
Giving Up or Taking On?

Theres a whole lot of cultural lore about Lent and giving up things.
The Church at Lent

Church in The Episcopal Church takes on a quieter, contemplative, plainer focus at Lent. The music is typically less joyous. The altar and church are bare. The language is what we call penitentialgrounded in our desire for forgiveness of our sins and acknowledgment of the ways our words and deeds may have separated us from God and each other. At first, all of this may seem difficult. While nature around us is emerging into springtime and hopefulness, Lent can sometimes seem to belie the season. At times, it can seemdare we say it?!downright dreary. Yet, Episcopalians use this time of slowing down, paring back, and focusing on these things as a way of clearing out the spiritual cobwebs and emerging stronger. And, this makes the arrival of Easter even more joyous.
to some new ways of thinking about what it means to serve and lead in this world. Jesus' message this night? Love one another as I love you. The worship typically ends in silence and darkness. Some may participate in an overnight vigil, where they spend time praying or reflecting on Jesus sacrificial life and what it means for their own life. The roots of the vigil are in Jesus time in the garden of Gethsemane the night before his arrest, where he asked his disciples to stay with him through the night. Good Friday Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is the darkest day in the church year. Episcopalians enter the church in darkness and silence. The beautiful artifacts of the church, such as gold or silver crosses or serving pieces, are removed or shrouded. Worship services take place at different hours of the day and night, sometimes including a three-hour service of readings and silent reflection midday. The focus is on prayerful contemplation of Jesus death on the cross and the sacrifice it represented for all of humanity. As you go on your personal journey to learn more about Jesus and the church, you will likely find it easier to understand what may seem very complicated about Jesushow he took on human form (we call this incarnation) and ultimately died taking on the sins of the whole world. Holy Saturday Holy Saturday deepens the darkness and quiet of Good Friday. It is the only day of the year when we acknowledge that Jesus is gone from usin his time among the dead. The Great Vigil of Easter Not all Episcopal churches offer this worship opportunity but, for many Episcopalians, The Great Vigil of Easter is the most meaningful and beautiful worship experience of the church year. It begins after dark on Holy Saturday. Worship begins in darkness and is a progression from darkness into the glorious light of Easter. We hear the ancient prophecy surrounding the promises of God. Baptism, and a renewal of our Baptismal Covenant, is frequently a part of this service. After worship, many churches have grand celebrations with fun traditions such as champagne or chocolate covered strawberries! Those who have taken on disciplines of giving up something for Lent (like chocolate, for exam-
ple?!) may enjoy taking back their vice this night though with a whole new sense of discipline and perspective about the place of it in their life.
Welcome, Easter Sunday! April 24

Colorful spring flowers and plants... soaring music... triumphant exclamations of "Alleluia! The Lord is Risen Indeed!"... and the church at its most beautiful. This is The Episcopal Church on Easter Sunday. Sureyou'll find people in colorful Easter hats and suits but just as many in casual jeans or khakis. Just come as you are comfortable! The mood will be joyous and bright. Worshippers will sometimes bring a few sprigs of flowers from their garden for a tradition in some parishes of "flowering the cross." After church, there are organized events such as a reception, brunch, or egg hunt. There are different festive traditions in each church. But, whatever the tradition, your newly-found Episcopal friends will be glad to see you and welcome you, yet be completely respectful if you need your space and just want to sort of quietly take it all in without a lot of social interaction. The Episcopal Church is a church that respects differences. We dont expect everyone to have the same needs or ideas OR even agree with one another. What we do offer is a place to be and belong in your own way.
Holy Weekthe week of April 17

The time of Lent culminates in what Episcopalians call Holy Week, the week preceding Easter Sunday. The week begins with Palm Sunday, a time when we reenact Jesus triumphant arrival into Jerusalem, before his followers turn on him and betray him. The worship service for Palm Sunday begins joyfullywith the waving of palms and singing of triumphant musicbut ends in the foreshadowing of the dark events of Jesus final days in this life. Episcopalians approach all of Holy Week with a special attention to prayer, reflection/study, and church attendance. It isnt unusual for us to commit to attending church each day of Holy Week. The Holy Week services vary in their type and frequency so be sure to check with the church that interests you. However, some of the common worship opportunities you may encounter at an Episcopal Church during Holy Week include: Stations of the Cross A time when we reflect on the major events of Jesus life and last days on earth through guided reflections. The reflections typically involve the participants moving around the church, or outdoors, and pausing in front of art or sculpture depicting these events. Maundy (or Holy) Thursday A time when we reenact the night when Jesus shared his final evening with his disciples, breaking bread and delivering some last words before his arrest and crucifixion. This reflective night also challenges us
Easter Sunday is Only the Beginning

Because it is so important, Episcopalians continue to celebrate Easter during worship for the next 50 days with scripture readings, prayers, and music. The celebration culminates with Pentecost Sunday, where we commemorate the gift of the Holy Spirit descending on Jesus' Disciples, as described in The Bibles book of Acts. Do you have questions about the many Episcopal symbols and traditions surrounding Easter? Simply go to the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis website at www.indydio.org, click on the Easter Questions section on the home page, submit your question, and we'll do our best to answer it!
So, whats an Episcopalian,
ANYWAY?
As Christians, we are followers of Jesus Christ, our Lord, and believe in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. As Episcopalians, we strive to live by the message of Christ, in which there are no outcasts and all are welcome. Walking a middle way between Roman Catholicism and Protestant traditions, we are a sacramental and worship-oriented church that promotes thoughtful debate about what God is calling us to do and be as followers of Christ. The Episcopal Church is primarily located in the United States although it has members in 12 countries. The Episcopal Church is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion, and traces its heritage to the beginnings of Christianity.
We strive to love our neighbors as ourselves and respect the dignity of every person. We believe in the forgiveness of sin and life everlasting. We consider the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be the Word of God. Our worship retains ancient structure and traditions, with contemporary sensibilities, as well. Our worship is celebrated in many languages. Holy Communion may be received by all baptized Christians, not only members of the Episcopal Church. We welcome men and women, married or celibate, gay or straight, to engage in the ministry of the Church, which belongs first and foremost to those baptized. We also welcome all persons to enter discernment for ordained ministry as bishops, priests, and deacons. We celebrate our unity in Christ while honoring our differences, always putting the work of love before uniformity of opinion. We are not called to agree with each other. But, we ARE called to go forth together in love and service to others.
Some Stuff to
EXPECT
at an Episcopal Church
Folks are generally quiet as they enter the churchlistening for God and preparing silently for worship. Theyll be much more talkative after church so be sure to stick around and make some new friends. In some parishes, you may have a couple of different books to shuffle through, including The Book of Common Prayer and The Hymnal 1982, along with a worship program. Were trying to get better about asking you to juggle all of these resources but were still a work in progress! Worship appears to be color coordinated. There are certain colors that have particular meanings in the church year and youll find those colors in the altar area (we call this the chancel), as well in the clothing (we call them vestments) the clergy are wearing. You can learn more about this by simply asking someone after church. Most Episcopalians love to talk about their customs. Hmm whats the Holy Eucharist? Youve probably heard it referred to in other places as Holy Communion or the Lords Supper. And, if youre a baptized member of any Christian church, youre welcome to come forward at the appointed time and partake. Of course, if youre not baptized, we still welcome you to join others up in front and receive a blessing by simply crossing your arms in front of your chest. (That isif you feel comfortable doing so. Otherwise, you are welcome to remain seated.) Sit? Stand? Kneel? Huh?! Like many things in the Episcopal Church, this is a private matter of preference and you are likely to see all types of practices. In general, we sit to hear lessons and sermons.
Some of Our Partners

The Diocese of Bor (Sudan) The Diocese of Brasilia (Brazil) Waycross Camp and Conference Center Alternatives, Inc. Dayspring Center The Damien Center The Julian Center St. Richards School The Episcopal Fund for Human Need Episcopal Relief and Development The Indiana, National and World Council of Churches The Church Federation of Greater Indianapolis
We stand to sing, recite one of our creeds, or hear the words of the gospel. We kneel to pray, confess our sins, and to receive absolution or blessing. We sometimes call this pew aerobics and theres no right or wrong way to do things. It is a matter of how you feel most comfortable and what brings deeper meaning to you. Some things you may find very familiarreadings from the Bible, the Lords Prayer, and much of our music. Our beautiful and often traditional buildings with stained glass (many of our churches are in historic neighborhoods and are very stately and beautiful). Sacraments such as Baptism and Confirmation, symbols such as crosses and candles, and great celebrations of occasions such as Easter and Christmas. Programs such as weekly Bible study, Sunday School (we call it church school or Christian Formation time), potlucks, picnics, Vacation Bible School, youth groups, and groups for special interests such as books, golf, or singles. Mission! Were seriously into serving people, locally and globally. Most of us have some sort of program to feed, clothe, and care for those in need, to engage with the concerns of our local community, and to reach out to the wider world. There are as many opinions about things as there are Episcopalians. If you stick around for church school, or just some informal discussions over coffee after church, youll probably hear a wide range of ideas. As Episcopalians, were not called to agree with each other, were simply called to be in ministry together. If you love intelligent, open-minded discussions with vibrant people, The Episcopal Church will be like a banquet to you!
Our Bishop
The Right Reverend Catherine M. Waynick, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis
The Mystery and Joy of Easter

For Christians living in the northern the earth and bear children. Now they hemisphere it can be easy to associate would die. Easter with the greening and flowerThe story goes on to say that God ing of the earth which cheers us every drove them from the garden, lest they Spring, providing evidence of new eat the fruit of the Tree of Life and live life. The season which precedes Easter in that state of separation and enmity is called Lenta word rooted in Midforever. We need to pay attention dle English and French (lengthen), here, because this passage has often and Old High German (spring). The been interpreted as God punishing word easter itself is rooted in the the humans by sending them from the name of an Anglo-Saxon spring godgarden. I believe God was protecting dess, Eostre. The date for Easter is them against the possibility of living fixed as the first Sunday following the forever in their broken state. first full moon after the Vernal EquiThe whole sweep of the Biblical story nox. In the northern hemisphere, this tells of Gods pursuit of humanity means springtime. Gods desire to have us restored to But for those living in the southern right relationship with each other and hemisphere the earth is in a very difwith God. Thats what the covenants ferent phase when Easter arrives. For were about, the teachings and warnthem, winter is approaching, and the ings of the prophets, the Law of Moses; earth offers signs of dormancy and all were intended to help humanity growing darkness. They do not share live the way God had always intended our automatic seasonal associations of us to livein the love which puts God rebirth, renewed life, and fertility. at the center, treating each other as we If we consider Easter outside the wish to be treated. background of the seasons of earth The message was consistent what do we find? What are we celethroughout the ages: You shall love brating? To state it as simthe Lord your God with all In the resurrection of your heart, mind, soul, and ply as possible, we are celebrating Gods reJesus God says to us, strength, and your neighsponse to human sin and bor as yourself. There is no hurtful, As we know, humanity its most dire conseevil, cruel thing you never managed to live that quences. The Bible offers us an can do that will make way. So, in time, God did a account of how the first new thing. Taking on me stop loving you. human flesh God lived human beings were placed in a garden and given all they among us as one of usbecame incarneeded to sustain them. God warned nate, which is the basic, paradoxical them against eating the fruit of a parmystery of our faith. In the person of ticular tree, because the consequence Jesus of Nazareth we see God in our would be death. Though they had flesh, alongside us to save us. many other trees to choose from (inAs we also know, relatively few of cluding the Tree of Life) they dishis contemporaries accepted Jesus obeyed God and things unraveled. and his teachings. His words and acNow there was enmity, inequality, tions infuriated the religious leaders, and discord between the humans, and who ultimately conspired to have the between them and God. Now they Romans execute him. We know the would have to toil to bring food from story of his last meal with his disci-
ples, his agony and betrayal in the garden of Gethsemane, his arrest and trial, his torture and cruel crucifixion. Gods self-giving had been decisively rejected. Jesus was dead and buried, his followers in deep grief. We are familiar with the accounts in three gospels which tell of women going to the tomb to anoint Jesus body, and finding it empty; of Mary of Magdala encountering the risen Lord, and being charged to tell the others he was alive and would meet them in Galilee. We carry in our hearts the details from Johns gospel of the appearances of Jesus in the locked room in Jerusalem. Most importantly, we rejoice that those disciples, who had deserted Jesus at his arrest, became emboldened witnesses of his resurrection. Jesus was alive, and even the threat of their own deaths could not stop them from proclaiming it. We had rejected Gods gift by putting Jesus to death. God responded with the resurrection! In the resurrection of Jesus God says to us, There is no hurtful, evil, cruel thing you can do that will make me stop loving you. God had acted in a new way. In Jesus, who was fully divine and fully human (Incarnation is indeed a mystery) there was found a human who would love God the way God had always longed to be loved by uswith heart, mind, soul, and strength. In Jesus there was found a human being who willingly loved all his neighbors with unquenchable, sacrificial love. The mystery and the joy of Easter is that Gods love for us is beyond our ability to destroy; and those of us who
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The Churches of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis
Come to Worship,Go Forth to Serve

ANDERSON
Trinity Episcopal Church
1030 Brown Delaware Street Anderson, IN 46016 765-644-2566 www.trinityanderson.org The Right Reverend William W. Smalley, Priest-in-Charge When We Meet: 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. on Sundays, noon Wednesdays
BEDFORD
St. Johns Episcopal Church
1219 14th Street Bedford, IN 47421 812-275-6620 www.stjohnsofbedford.org The Rev. Charlie Carpenter, Rector When We Meet: 10 a.m. Sundays
What Sets Us Apart Friendly, historic, midsized downtown church Offers education and music opportunities Supporter of Alternatives, Inc. for women and children who are the victims of family violence and homelessness
Supporter of Stepping Stones veterans program Assists United Faith Housing for Seniors Has an active arts and crafts group Opportunities to Connect Lots of social, worship, and service opportunities contact the church for more details
What Sets Us Apart A family church with an open mind 25% of the congregation is children Beautiful historic church Reverent worship Committed to outreach in the community and world
Opportunities to Connect Various social/fellowship activities throughout the year, youth program events, and work with the local food pantry and other ministries
BEAN BLOSSOM
St. Davids Episcopal Church
SR 135 and SR 45 Bean Blossom, IN 47448 812-988-1038 www.saintdavidsbeanblossom.org The Rev. Don Jones, Interim When We Meet: 9:30 a.m. Sundays, 7 p.m. Wednesdays
BLOOMINGTON
111 S. Grant Street Bloomington, IN 47408 812-336-4466 www.trinitybloomington.org The Rev. Charles Dupree, Rector When We Meet: 7:45 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. Sundays
What Sets Us Apart Mission-minded small, active congregation in beautiful Brown County Recently expanded and renovated Works locally with feeding the poor, supporting Habitat for Humanity, and tutoring and offering support to persons in the county jail Works extensively with partners in the Diocese of
Bor (Sudan) and Brasilia Committed to environmental justice Childrens church Opportunities to Connect Many social and mission work opportunities through the yearcontact the church for whats coming up
What Sets Us Apart Vibrant 100-year-old downtown church near Indiana University campus Reflecting the diversity, energy, and creativity of Bloomington Congregation that loves great choral music, meaningful worship and sermons, good food, and lots of discussion and learning through small groups Open to All, Open to
Serve, Open to Love Strong emphasis on serving the hungry and homeless Opportunities to Connect Trinity Inc., a newcomer ministry Lots of small groups, from a book club to a spirituality group Volunteering at Sunday meal ministry Many social/fellowship events and festivals throughout year
CARMEL
St. Christophers Episcopal Church
1402 W. Main Street Carmel, IN 46032 317-846-8716 www.stchristopherscarmel.org The Rev. Steve Fales, Rector When We Meet: 7:45 a.m., 10 a.m., & 6 p.m. Sun., 9 a.m. M-T-Th, 10 a.m. Wed.
CONNERSVILLE
Eastern and 6th Streets Connersville, IN 46140 765-825-9843 www.trinityconnersville.indydio.org The Rev. Keith Dobyns, Vicar When We Meet: 4 p.m. Sundays, 5 p.m. on Thursdays
What Sets Us Apart Suburban church of over 350 families in a new building Largest congregation in the diocese Wide range of mission projects including several food ministries, a community garden, prison ministry at the Indiana Womens Prison, support for Goodwill Industries, The Carmel Assistance Program, and
other community help groups; and a continuing commitment to work in post-Hurricane Katrina recovery in Mississippi Commitment to education and Bible study Opportunities to Connect Lots of special interest groups and programs for fun and fellowshipsee the web site for the latest listings
What Sets Us Apart Small, friendly congregation with many long-time members Unique Sunday afternoon worship opportunity Vegetable garden ministry serving the needy
Opportunities to Connect Frequent dinners, movies, cookouts, and other events following Sunday worship AA, TOPS, and other community groups Holiday events welcoming those without family in the area
COLUMBUS
St. Pauls Episcopal Church
2651 California Street Columbus, IN 47201 812-372-7869 www.stpaulscolumbus.indydio.org The Rev. Marc Vance, Rector When We Meet: 8 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. Sundays
CRAWFORDSVILLE
212 S. Green Street Crawfordsville, IN 47933 765-362-2331 www.stjohnscrawfordsville.org The Rev. Todd Aaron Kleffman When We Meet: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sundays, 6 p.m. Wednesdays
What Sets Us Apart A friendly mid-sized congregation Serving Bartholomew County, including Seymour and Edinburgh, offering several help ministries with those in need A global focus on ministry, too, especially with our partner Dioceses of Bor
(Sudan) and Brasilia Committed to education, with an Education for Ministry (EFM) program Emphasis on children and youth Opportunities to connect Visit the website for the latest
What Sets Us Apart Founded in 1837 and still worshipping in a beautiful, historic building Family-oriented, community-oriented, mid-sized parish
Opportunities to Connect Family game nights, outings to places such as the zoo or ballpark, and community outreach projects bring members and friends together

DANVILLE
St. Augustine Episcopal Church
600 N. Washington Street Danville, IN 46122 317-745-2741 www.augies.indydio.org The Rev. Thomas Van Blunt, Rector When We Meet: 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. Sundays
EVANSVILLE
301 S. First Street Evansville, IN 47713 812-422-9009 www.stpaulsev.org The Rev. Dr. Richard Godbold, Rector When We Meet: Sundays 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
What Sets Us Apart Family-oriented, mid-sized parish with a youth group Wide range of ministries supported including a local shelter for women and families, Narcotics Anonymous, supplies for local public schools, Food for the
Poor, Heifer Project International, Project Angel, and Operation Christmas Child Opportunities to Connect Weekly Bible study Various fun and fellowship events (see website for latest listings)
What Sets Us Apart Beautiful church building in historic district of downtown Evansville Friendly, family-oriented, mid-sized congregation Committed to education and outreach
Strong childrens program Mission activities ranging from Ministry on the River to local meal ministry Opportunities to Connect Lots of social and service events throughout the church yearget in touch for details
ELWOOD
St. Stephens Episcopal Church
11706 North State Road 37 Elwood, IN 46036 765-552-5356 The Rev. Rebecca Ferrell Nickel, Vicar When We Meet: 9:30 a.m. Sundays
FISHERS
Holy Family Episcopal Church
11445 Fishers Point Blvd. Fishers, IN 46038 317-842-4133 www.hfec.org The.Rev. Michael Galvin, Rector When We Meet: 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. Sundays
What Sets Us Apart Small, warm welcoming congregation serving the Elwood community Variety of worship styles offered Feeding ministry through a local food bank Gathering school and hygiene supplies for area school children Serving Elwood and the
Madison County area in partnership with the Elwood Ministerial Association Opportunities to Connect This small group would love to hear from you, listen to your interests, and welcome youcall or email them to find out more if you live in the Elwood area
What Sets Us Apart Newer, contemporary, family-oriented, suburban church Casual, relaxed atmosphere with rocking chairs in worship space Strong emphasis on kids and youth Pre-school weekdays for children ages 2-5 Commitment to education and mission
Opportunities to Connect Bible study groups Youth group Boy Scouts Venturing Group Care groups Mission projects Fun and fellowship activities throughout year
FRANKLIN
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
600 Paul Hand Blvd. Franklin, IN 46131 317-535-8985 www.stthomas.indydio.org The Rev. Dr. David Ferner, Rector When We Meet: 8:45 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. Sundays, 7 p.m. Wednesdays
INDIANAPOLIS
All Saints Episcopal Church
1559 Central Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46202 317-635-2538 www.allsaintsindy.org The Rev. Tom Honderich When We Meet: 10 a.m. Sundays, 6 p.m. Wednesdays
What Sets Us Apart Serving the Franklin/ Whiteland area and Johnson County Strong commitment to outreach, including an on-site medical clinic serving adults in Johnson County with no health insurance Active youth education
and social events for young people ages two to eighteen Adult education focus and Education for Ministry (EFM) program Opportunities to Connect Ongoing throughout the yearcontact the church office for the latest
What Sets Us Apart Urban parish in 90-yearold historic building Worship in the catholic tradition of The Episcopal Church Music and arts emphasis Diverse congregation Dayspring Center for home-
less adjacent to church Opportunities to Connect Arts at All Saints annual music series Regular study and discussion, social events Special-interest groups such as a garden club
GREENCASTLE
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
520 E. Seminary Greencastle, IN 46135 765-653-3921 www.standrewsgreencastle.org The Rev. Bill Wieland, Rector When We Meet: 8 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. Sundays
INDIANAPOLIS
Christ Church Cathedral
55 Monument Circle Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-636-4577 www.cccindy.org The Very Rev. Stephen Carlsen, Dean When We Meet: Sundays at 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., with a 1 p.m. Spanish service
What Sets Us Apart Near DePauw University Strong commitment to the United Nations Millennium Development Goals Green church emphasis committed to environmental justice Community food pantry Children and youth activities
Theatrical performances throughout year Opportunities to Connect Family Guild Groups for kids/youth Knitting group Various social and study/discussion activities throughout year
What Sets Us Apart Large congregation Historic downtown presence/contemporary mission on Monument Circle World-class choral programs for adults and children Active community service programs Mission trips locally and globally
Annual Strawberry Festival on Monument Circle Opportunities to Connect Manyworship, study, community service, music, and socialcontact for details Call or check website for extensive weekday Morning Prayer, Holy Eucharist, and Choral Evensong schedule
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INDIANAPOLIS
Church of the Nativity
7300 North Lantern Road Indianapolis, IN 46256 317-849-3656 www.nativity-indydio.org The Rev.Bruce Boss, Rector When We Meet: 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sundays 6 p.m. Wed., 8 a.m. Fridays
INDIANAPOLIS
St. Matthews Episcopal Church
8320 E. 10th Street Indianapolis, IN 46219 317-898-7807 www.stmattsindy.org The Rev. Mark Van Wassenhove, Rector When We Meet: Sundays 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
What Sets Us Apart Located in a peaceful, natural, retreat-like setting with a garden A 36-foot indoor spiritual labyrinth for meditation walks Strong commitment to community outreach, including various projects to provide food to the needy
and to support Indy's Dayspring Center and Damien Center Opportunities to Connect A needlework ministry Labyrinth ministry A variety of social and service activities throughout the church year (check the website or call for more info)
What Sets Us Apart Mid-size family-oriented church Strong programs for children and youth Strong commitment to Christian education Recycling emphasis
Work with the community Interfaith Alliance Opportunities to Connect Various ministries and social events, including a Wednesday Lunch and Learn Series
INDIANAPOLIS
St. Albans Episcopal Church
4601 North Emerson Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46260 317-546-8037 www.stalbansindy.org The Rev. Tanya Beck, Interim When We Meet: 9:30 a.m. Sundays; 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays
INDIANAPOLIS
6050 North Meridian Indianapolis, IN 46208 317-253-1277 www.stpaulsindy.org and www.archwayindy.org The Rev. Alan Champ Mead, Interim Rector When We Meet: 7:45 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m., & 6 p.m. Sundays; 8 a.m. Wed.
What Sets Us Apart Church motto is Showing Gods Love to All People Friendly, diverse, spiritfilled neighborhood church on Indys east side Strong supporter of feeding ministries throughout the neighborhood and city, Indianapolis Public School #83, health/medical programs, and environmental justice
St. Albans Little League on church grounds 12-step programs offered Commitment to education, including Education for Ministry (EFM) Opportunities to Connect Contact the church for their latest social and service projects
What Sets Us Apart Large, active congregation with programs and groups for everyone Recently restored/renovated church building Renowned music program High-quality, fun programs for children and youth Strong commitment to outreach and service locally
and globally Archwaya unique contemporary worship experience Sundays at 6 p.m. Preschool on premises and mothers of preschoolers support group Opportunities to Connect Too numerous to list! Check out the website or call the church for the latest updates
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INDIANAPOLIS
St. Philips Episcopal Church
720 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Indianapolis, IN 46202 317-636-1133 www.stphilips.indydio.org The Rev. Michelle Roos, Rector When We Meet: 10:15 a.m. & 9:15 a.m Children & Youth on Sundays, Evening Prayer: Tues., Wed., Thurs., & Fri., 5:15-5:40 p.m.
INDIANAPOLIS
3243 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46205 317-926-1346 www.trinitychurchindy.org The Rev. Tom Kryder-Reid, Rector When We Meet: Sundays at 8 a.m. & 10:15 a.m., other times tooplease check
What Sets Us Apart Spirited, urban church that shares its space with a Roman Catholic parish Diverse family-sized congregation Large and well-supported feeding ministry
Annual community Peace Walk Annual Independence Day festival Opportunities to Connect Contact the church office, their website, or their Facebook site for some ideas
What Sets Us Apart Beautiful historic church with large congregation and many programs, groups, and ministries Strong commitment to outreach locally and globally At work in its urban neighborhood
St. Richard's School, the only Episcopal day school in Indiana Sunday dinner served to those in need Glorious music Opportunities to Connect Too many to listsee the church website to learn more
INDIANAPOLIS
St. Timothys Episcopal Church
2601 E. Thompson Road Indianapolis, IN 46227 317-784-6925 www.sttimothy.indydio.org The.Rev. Kirsteen Wilkinson, Vicar When We Meet: Sundays at 9 a.m.
JEFFERSONVILLE
321 E. Market Street Jeffersonville, IN 47130 812-282-1108 www.stpaulsjeff.org When We Meet: 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sundays
What Sets Us Apart Only Episcopal Church on the south side of Indianapolis Congregation of 60-70 worshippers with active involvement by lay people Welcomes all, honoring our differences Loaves and Fishes food
pantry serves 80-100 families each month Hosts popular Fall Jamboree and free health screenings Opportunities to Connect Many parish life events and faith formation opportunitiescontact the church for more information
What Sets Us Apart Recently-restored historic neighborhood church Large and active Wednesday community food pantry Inclusive and welcoming congregation
Committed to Christian education Opportunities to Connect Alcoholics Anonymous, Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) and various other groups and activities contact the church office or the website for details
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LAFAYETTE
600 Ferry Street Lafayette, IN 47901 765-742-4079 www.stjohns-laf.org When We Meet: 8 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.
LEBANON
St. Peters Episcopal Church
950 E. Washington Lebanon, IN 46052 765-482-2322 www.weseegodinyou.org When We Meet: 10 a.m. Sundays
What Sets Us Apart Historic mid-sized downtown church Many long-time members yet comfortable and welcoming to newcomers Many members associated with Purdue University Very committed to outreach, including a large food pantry and various
12-Step groups housed in its buildings Active Christian education and youth programs. Opportunities to Connect Noontime concert and lunch series Various social/fellowship activitiescall the church or see the website for details
What Sets Us Apart Our motto: We See God in You Family-sized church Wildly inclusive Positive and hopeful Dedicated to community caring through The Caring Center and other local ministries
Working globally with Food for the Poor, raising funds to build a house for needy persons in the Caribbean Child-friendly with Sunday school and a nursery Opportunities to Connect Contact the church for more details
LAWRENCEBURG
101 West Center Street Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 812-537-2619 Email: trinity.lburg@gmail.com The Rev. Mary Taflinger, Vicar When We Meet: 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sundays
MARTINSVILLE
St. Marys Episcopal Church
1109 East Morgan Street Martinsville, IN 46151 765-342-1682 E-mail: stmarysmartinsville@live.com When We Meet: 9:30 a.m. Sundays
What Sets Us Apart A small church, easily accessible by I-275 to northern Kentucky and western Hamilton County Special commitment to health ministries, with a community health clinic open two Wednesday nights each month, dedicated to serving the uninsured and underinsured, and a free health fair each year Programs preparing care
packages for service men and women overseas, Ministry on the River, and a local group home A commitment to providing hats and mittens each winter for Headstart Opportunities to Connect The church has lots of opportunities to assist with outreach activities or just join in for a fun fellowship eventcontact them for more information
What Sets Us Apart Small, friendly welcoming parish actively serving in the community Known for its unique clown ministry, dedicated to sharing joy throughout the community
A strong commitment to caring for those serving in the Armed Forces overseas Opportunities to Connect Events vary throughout the yearcall St. Marys for the latest updates
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MADISON
Christ Episcopal Church
506 Mulberry Street Madison, IN 47250 812-265-2158 www.ccecmadison.indydio.org The Rev. Polk Culpepper, Interim Rector When We Meet: 8 a.m. & 9:30 a.m. Sundays, 6 p.m. Wednesdays
MUNCIE
Grace Episcopal Church
300 S. Madison Street Muncie, IN 47305 765-289-7931 www.graceepiscopal.indy.org The Rev.Thomas Blake, Rector When We Meet: 10 a.m. Sundays
What Sets Us Apart What Sets Us Apart Beautiful worship in historic building with flower gardens Strong involvement with other churches around peace and justice issues Ulster Project each July bringing together Irish Catholic and Protestant and American youth Church bell ringing anytime someone is executed in the U.S. Near Hanover College Opportunities to Connect Lots of worship, study/ discussion times and social events North Carolina family beach retreat each July Founded in 1855 Serving Christ in the Community for over 150 Years An outreach missionminded church, supporting Habitat for Humanity, the YWCA domestic violence shelter, and other community assistance groups Family-size church feel with lots of kids who are involved in church life Commitment to Christian education
Life events of parishioners are celebrated as an important part of worship Opportunities to Connect Monthly inquirers class exploring Episcopal Church Vacation Bible School for kids Food pantry, Relay for Life, other community events Fun times including a quarterly movie night, annual progressive barbeque, swim party, holiday parties, and other activities
MT. VERNON
6th and Mulberry Streets Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 812-838-5445 www.mvstohns.org The.Rev. Allen D. Rutherford, Rector When We Meet: 10 a.m. Sundays
NEW ALBANY
11th and Market Streets New Albany, IN 47150 812-944-0413 www.stpaulsna.org The Rev. Mary Lynn Slenski, Interim Rector When We Meet: 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. on Sundays
What Sets Us Apart Founded in 1855 Serving Christ in the Community for over 150 Years An outreach missionminded church, supporting Habitat for Humanity, the YWCA domestic violence shelter, and other community assistance groups Family-size church feel with lots of kids who are involved in many aspects of church life Commitment to Christian education
Celebratorylife events of parishioners are celebrated as part of worship Opportunities to Connect Monthly inquirers class exploring Episcopal Church Vacation Bible School for kids Food pantry, Relay for Life, and other community-oriented events Fun times including a quarterly movie night, annual progressive barbeque, swim party, holiday parties, and other activities
What Sets Us Apart 175-year-old building in historic neighborhood 75-150 attending worship, which blends the traditional with contemporary Very diverse, supportive group of people Into community service, music, art, education, historic preservation, books, and kids Renowned annual fine arts/craft show, "Art on the Parish Green"
Opportunities to Connect Weekly church school and coffee hour Community feeding program School supplies for community kids drive Supper Club Parties and Picnics Adult/Kids/Handbell Choirs, Jazz Group SPY (St. Pauls Youth) Interfaith Community Council
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NEW CASTLE
St. James Episcopal Church
2020 Bundy Avenue New Castle, IN 47362 765-529-5309 stjames-nc@att.net The Rev. Janet Richardson, Vicar When We Meet: 10 a.m. Sundays
NOBLESVILLE
St. Michaels Episcopal Church
444 S. Harbour Drive Noblesville, IN 46060 317-773-6157 www.stmichaelsepiscopalchurch.org The Rev. Lee Schaefer, Rector When We Meet: Sundays 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. (contemporary) & 10:30 a.m. (communion)
What Sets Us Apart Friendly, family-oriented parish with many longtime members Committed to outreach through activities such as End-of-the-Month Meal Ministry, post-Hurricane Katrina rebuilding in Mississippi, and a unique divorced family child
exchange program called the Carousel Child Program in cooperation with the local courts system. Opportunities to Connect The congregation enjoys working together on outreach and sharing meals and social timecontact them for their upcoming opportunities
What Sets Us Apart Small and fast-growing suburban church serving Noblesville and Hamilton County Committed to education and youth with a strong youth program Regular outreach activities from school supplies collections for area schools to bas-
kets for needy children at Easter Beautiful gardens Host of the annual strawberry festival on the Noblesville town square Opportunities to Connect Small group ministry, womens group, choir, Bible study and much more
NEW HARMONY
318 Main Street New Harmony, IN 47631 812-682-4604 www.ststephens.indydio.org When We Meet: 8 a.m. & 9:30 a.m. Sundays
PLAINFIELD
St. Marks Episcopal Church
710 E. Buchanan Street Plainfield, IN 46168 317-839-6730 www.stmarksweb.org When We Meet: 10:15 a.m. Sun., 6:30 p.m. Wed.
What Sets Us Apart Beautiful, small, 160-yearold church in a picturesque community historic district Commitment to feeding the hungry through the ministerial association cooperative food pantry and St. Anthonys Soup Kitchen in Evansville
Choir and vocal/instrumental musical group called The Joyful Noise Education for Ministry (EFM) Opportunities to Connect Picnics, community work days, potluck suppers, and more enhance the life of the churchcall or see the website for more details
What Sets Us Apart A mid-sized neighborhood church very devoted to mission Hosts a weekly food pantry, hot lunch program, health services, a thrift store, and works with Project Homeless
Offers ministry groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous Opportunities to Connect Social and service opportunities aboundcontact the church for more info
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RICHMOND
800 N a Street Richmond, IN 47374 765-962-6988 www.stpaulsrichmond.indydio.org The Rev. Rick Kautz, Rector When We Meet: Sundays 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays
SHELBYVILLE
St. Lukes Episcopal Church
1201 N. Riley Highway Shelbyville, IN 46176 317-392-1379 The Rev. Kris Dobyns, Vicar When We Meet: 9:30 a.m. Sundays
What Sets Us Apart 170-year-old building in a historic neighborhood Ancient Faith/Future Thinking Inclusive community where all are welcome A house of prayer
Opportunities to Connect Benedictine spirituality group, community kitchen/feeding ministry, health ministry, Alcoholics Anonymous, Weight Watchers, HIV support group, Rainbow Richmond, and lots of social and study activities throughout the church year
What Sets Us Apart Comfortable, family-oriented congregation Committed to animal care/protection Outreach to the Salvation Army, community Human Services, and a local assisted living center
Opportunities to Connect October Barktoberfest in Shelbyville community Tuesday Bible study Yoga classes on premises Shelby Community Band practices here Social and service opportunities aboundcall them
ROCKPORT
Peace Episcopal Church
818 Madison Avenue Rockport, IN 47635 812-649-5740 www.peacerockport.org The Rev. Beth Macke When We Meet: Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
SPEEDWAY
5625 W. 30th Street Speedway, IN 46224 317-293-0372 www.stjohnsspeedway.indydio.org The Rev. Jeffrey Bower, Rector When We Meet: Sun. 9:30 a.m. (English) & 5 p.m. (Spanish), Tue. 9 a.m. (healing service)
What Sets Us Apart The Diocese of Indianapolis newest mission church, Peace Church began meeting in homes and restaurants in 2007 and then was eventually hosted by Holy Cross Lutheran Church Small, growing group of worshippers with informal but reverent worship style
Seeking to enhance the intellectual and artistic life of the area Opportunities to Connect Peace Church invites you to come grow with them in southwestern Indiana contact them to learn more about their new mission in this community
What Sets Us Apart 50-year-old church on Indys west side near I465/Crawfordsville Road Diverse congregation with members from Liberia Haiti, Portugal, Ecuador, Mexico, Trinidad, Europe, and North America A primary mission of feed-
ing the poor through their St. Johns Storehouse Strong commitment to inclusion of all persons Opportunities to Connect Book Club, food distribution days, coffee hour, educational programs, and various fun and fellowship times
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TERRE HAUTE
215 N. Seventh Street Terre Haute, IN 47807 812-232-5165 www.ststephensth.indydio.org The Rev. Joseph Chillington, Rector When We Meet: 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. Sundays, noon Thurs., 8 a.m. Tue.-Fri.
WASHINGTON
509 E. Walnut Street Washington, IN 47501 812-254-6180 E-mail: stjohnswashington@att.net The Rev. Dennis Latta When We Meet: 10 a.m. Sundays
What Sets Us Apart Historic downtown midsized church adjacent to the Indiana State University campus Values the aesthetics and history of worship Emphasizes education Offers a Prayer Circle, child care, and various social events throughout the church year
A strong supporter of Goodwill Industries in their care for the poor and homeless Opportunities to Connect Whatever your interest, theres a place for you at St. Stephenscontact the church office for the latest list of program offerings for adults and young people
What Sets Us Apart Small, rural family-size church Very welcoming to newcomers Open, inclusive, and positive environment Reverent worship
Committed to community outreach Opportunities to Connect Various fun and fellowship opportunities are offered throughout the yearcontact the church for more information
VINCENNES
St. James Episcopal Church
610 Perry Street Vincennes, IN 47591 812-882-9640 The Rev. Mary Decker When We Meet: 10 a.m. Sundays
WEST LAFAYETTE
Chapel of the Good Shepherd
610 Meridian Street W. Lafayette, IN 47906 765-743-1347 www.goodshep.org The Rev. Peter J. Bunder, Chaplain When We Meet: 10 a.m. Sundays year-round & 6 p.m. late August-late April
What Sets Us Apart Small, beautiful, historic church Adjacent to Vincennes University campus In-house food pantry under Opportunities to Connect
Opportunities to Connect This small congregation is a very close and supportive family that welcomes others. Contact them directly for their upcoming connection times/dates.
What Sets Us Apart The Episcopal campus ministry at Purdue University Known for ritual, community, and free food Intergenerational Justice and peace focus
Supports Lafayette Urban Ministry and other community groups Opportunities to Connect A meditation group, book club, Episcopal Student Association (ESA on Facebook), and a strong church school program
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WEST TERRE HAUTE

St. Georges Episcopal Church
1337 N. Smith Place West Terre Haute, IN 47885 812-533-1346 www.stgeorgeswth,indydio.org When We Meet: 10 a.m. Sundays
ZIONSVILLE
St. Francis in-the-Fields, Zionsville
1525 Mulberry Street Zionsville, IN 46077 317-873-4377 www.stfranciszville.org The Rev. C. Davies Reed, Rector When We Meet: 6 p.m. Saturdays, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. Sundays
What Sets Us Apart The friendly little church on the hill Parishioners and friends from throughout the Wabash Valley Active outreach program includes making pillows for cancer and hospital patients, working at the local
Helping Hands Store, and hosting annual community appreciation dinners for police and firefighters. Opportunities to Connect Lots of fun, fellowship, and study/discussion opportunitiescontact the church for whats coming up
What Sets Us Apart Family-oriented, newer, mid-sized church Strong commitment to mission through groups such as Dayspring Center, Damien Center, Julian Center, and the Lebanon Help Center and Food Bank Scholarship program Food drives, school sup-
plies drive, underwear for the needy drive, and blood drive each year Prayer Chain and Friends in Need support group Opportunities to Connect Mens and womens groups, active youth group Monthly movie night Social events from ice cream socials to dinner dances
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From the Bishop

The Deaneries of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis
Deaneries=Geographicallygrouped parishes that have a special relationship of support for each others mission.
North Central
St. Christophers, Carmel Holy Family, Fishers Church of the Nativity, Indianapolis St. Pauls, Indianapolis St. Peters, Lebanon St. Michaels, Noblesville St. Francis-in-the-Fields, Noblesville
Northeast
Trinity, Anderson Trinity, Connersville St. Stephens, Elwood Grace Church, Muncie St. James, New Castle St. Pauls, Richmond St. Lukes, Shelbyville
Southeast
St. Davids, Bean Blossom St. Johns, Bedford St. Pauls, Columbus St. Pauls, Jeffersonville Trinity, Lawrenceburg Christ Church, Madison St. Pauls, New Albany
Northwest
Trinity, Bloomington St. Johns, Crawfordsville St. Andrews, Greencastle St. Johns, Lafayette St. Stephens, Terre Haute Good Shepherd, West Lafayette St. Georges, West Terre Haute
South Central
St. Augustines, Danville St. Thomas, Whiteland Christ Church Cathedral, Indianapolis St. Philips, Indianapolis St. Timothys, Indianapolis St. Marys, Martinsville St. Marks, Plainfield
Southwest
St. Lukes, Cannelton St. Pauls, Evansville St. Johns, Mt. Vernon St. Stephens, New Harmony Peace Church, Rockport St. James, Vincennes St. Johns, Washington
Mid-Central
All Saints, Indianapolis St. Albans, Indianapolis St. Matthews, Indianapolis Trinity, Indianapolis St. Johns, Speedway
join ourselves to Christ seek to live as fully as we can in that holy love. We come together, week by week, to share the sacred meal of Christs Body and Bloodthe holy food which has become for us the fruit of the Tree of Life, and to give thanks and praise for what God accomplished in the Resurrection. What we celebrate at Easter is the reconciliation effected by Gods deep, abiding, and triumphant love. O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored, the dignity of human nature: grant that we may share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our humanity and our death, our Lord Jesus Christ, and be raised with him to eternal life; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
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By Van Beers, Executive Director, Waycross Camp and Conference Center
Each year Waycross hosts 150+ conferences and retreats for adults at our 400-acre site in Brown County. What are the benefits of spending time away at a place that allows a close connection to nature? Why do so many people make time for being away to plan, reflect, pray and learn in a lovely place in the woods of southern Indiana? Researchers studying cognitive and memory functions of the brain have published some very interesting results that confirm what many retreat leaders and conference center directors have known intuitively for years: People think better when they have time to connect with nature. This past summer I read a fascinating book on the electronic age and brain development. In this book, The Shallows, by Nicholas Carr, I was challenged to consider what our reliance on the internet and our electronic world might have on our brain development. The most compelling part of the book was the section detailing the research done by a team of University of Michigan researchers, led by psychologist Marc Berman. They designed a series of tests designed to measure the capacity of the working memory and attention span of the subjects. The researchers found that those who spent 30 minutes walking in a park setting demonstrated significantly improved performance on the cognitive tests, indicating a substantial increase in attentiveness. To hear a podcast of an interview with Dr. Marc Berman, go to www.soundmedicine.iu.edu and search their archives for the Berman interview. His work is fascinating and helps explain what many people have experienced by coming to a place like Waycross. The calm mind is more able to focus, think clearly, and let distractions drop away. Groups are more effective in their ability to think and dream about their mission and purpose. Individuals can be more effective in their learning and in their soul work. The Spirit can encourage the heart and mind when we have made to time to be calm and remove distractions. Groups that come to Waycross tap into the process of calming the mind and soul by making time for walks in the woods or sitting quietly on a porch listening and watching Gods creation. Other ways of calming the mind include taking a meditative walk at the Labyrinth, gathering by a fire to watch the stars, singing and telling stories, or sitting by the creek and listening to the sounds of water and forest birds. The Waycross Staff works hard to help guests connect to the natural world and also provide a place that helps groups feel welcome and able to develop their community relationships. There are comfortable places for groups to do planning or learning as well as places to have informal conversations both inside and out. Staff members love to lead walks, share special natural wonders to discover on our property, or help you plan an activity that makes the most of connecting people to nature or building your community life. We also love to cook and provide meals that are nourishing for body and soul. We are ready to help your parish, not-for-profit organization, faith community, or school group connect to nature and energize brains and souls. Time away can be time for growth as individuals and as communitiesgrowth that leads us to better fulfill our mission and lifework. For information on Waycross, call 800-786-2267 or visit www.waycrosscenter.org
Women of all ages gather for a program that includes spiritual reflection and opportunities to do all kinds of outdoor and indoor games and activities. You can stay busy or have plenty of time for a nap or good book. This is a wonderful way to rest and connect to a supportive Waycross community. This years themeExperiencing Faith in a Chaotic World: Wisdom through the Ages.
Family Adventure Camp, July 31-August 1
We are offering a new family camp opportunity for 2011. We will have a daily outdoor adventure plus opportunities for games, arts and crafts, a cool swim and nightly camp program. Adventures will include canoe trips, nature hikes, climbing tower/zip line activities, and exploring the natural treasures of Brown County.
Family Camp Weekend, September 2-5
Join us for a weekend of family fun. Camp staff will lead a variety of camp activities each day. Evening programs will get everyone singing or hamming it up in grand campfire style. Time to rest and connect with your family and new Waycross friends.
Summer Camp Registration
in Full Swing
Ready for summer adventure? Its time to register your camper for summer camp. The hills of Brown County will soon be echoing with joyous laughter and singing as campers go on daily adventures and meet new friends. Camp connects young people to a positive and encouraging Christian community and to Gods amazing creation. The flowing creeks, star-filled skies, and wooded hills at Waycross provide an important connection to the natural world. Cabin and small group activities include swimming, hiking, canoeing, archery, climbing wall and zip line fun, biking, arts and crafts, music and many more games and activities. Leadership and spiritual formation are key goals for our two senior high sessions. There are eight camp sessions available this summer at Waycross Summer Camp, beginning June 12. Need a brochure? Call the office at 800-786-2267 or visit our website www.waycrosscenter.org
Coming Up at Waycross Summer Camp Open House: Sunday, May 1, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Mothers Day Dinner at Waycross: Sunday, May 8
Waycross
By Van Beers, Executive Director, Waycross Camp and Conference Center
Waycross
The Case for Connecting with Nature

Retreats and Conference Experiences
Here are several events that adults or families can participate in this year:
Womens Week Retreat, June 19-23
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Latino Ministry in Indianapolis Area Growing and Changing Lives
Photos by Steve Polston
The Rev. Zoila Manzanares welcomes parishioners to the Sunday afternoon Christ Church Cathedral Hispanic worship experience.
Sometimes, a simple drive around town can change your life. Thats what happened to Carlos Arboleda in 2007 when he was driving around Indianapolis looking for a church. I was really sort of driving around looking for a Roman Catholic church when I went through Monument Circle and saw Christ Church Cathedral with a sign that said Spanish service every Sunday 1 p.m. Arboleda stopped and went aside, where he encountered his first surprise. I had never before seen a woman giving a sermon. I sat down and was thinking to myself, What should I do? Should I leave this place or listen to the end and not come back? I decided to stay. I very much liked the sermon and the Hispanic community I found there. They invited me to a Hispanic weekend retreat they were having a week later just $25 with food included so it was a great dealand, after that, I was just hooked on The Episcopal Church! Their events make me a better person and bring me closer to my community, as well as the whole Indianapolis community. Arboleda is one of a growing number
of Latinos finding a genuine home in The Episcopal Church. His journey included eventually bringing his wife and children into the church and later experiencing his wifes breast cancer and death with the support of his church family. The death of Yolanda was the toughest experience of my life and, with the support of the community at Christ Church Cathedral, me and my family were able to stay strong, keeping our trust in God and in our Christian faith. The Rev. Zoila Manzanares was the Christ Church Cathedral priest who introduced Arboleda to the cathedral community. She was born in El Salvador and was the first Salvadorian woman to be ordained as an Episcopal priest, as well as the first Latin woman to be ordained in the Episcopal Diocese of Los
Angeles. She came to Indianapolis in 2006 and soon began a vibrant Latino ministry. We now have two formal Sunday worship opportunitiesat 1 p.m. the Hispanic ministry celebrates at Christ Church Cathedral and at 5 p.m. our sister congregation, St. Johns Episcopal Church in Speedway, Indiana meets. Our ministry at the cathedral for the Hispanic community is diverse. More than six Latino countries are represented within the worshiping congregation which contributes to a colorful array of tradition, faith and strength. As The Episcopal Church embraces diversity, so does the cathedrals community. The Latino families who worship with us are young families with young children. Hispanic people by tradition and culture are religious and are eager to join in congregating for worship. Some people come downtown to work or to participate in leisure activities. The cathedrals sign on Monument Circle is often their first knowledge about the opportunity to worship in Spanish in the Episcopal Church, she said. Most of those who come to the cathedral have a Roman
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Catholic background, but some have traditions from the Methodist, Evangelical Lutheran, and Reformed Orthodox congregations. Because of immigration issues and the effects on the lives of our parishioners, the faces of our congregation change from time to time. We have a steady core group averaging 100 to 125, she said. With many children and young people, we also focus on an opportunity to baptize frequently, which is an all-important part of Christian life. Before worshipwhich strongly involves children and young adultsthe cathedral offers Christian Formation classes for adults and children each Sunday from 11 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. After worship, participants meet informally for refreshments and to share briefly, catching up on each others lives. Their time together also includes Lenten meditations in parishioner homes, retreats at Waycross Camp and Conference Center in Brown County, and lively celebrations of Las Posadas and other occasions. The Christ Church Cathedral Latino ministry started up its sister ministry at St. Johns Episcopal Church in Speedway during 2009. The two congregations work closely together, with the cathedral continuing to support the growing ministry. The Rev. Jeffrey Bower, seeing the potential for greater service and hospitality to Latinos in the Speedway area, learned his first bit of Spanish locally, working with a private tutor. He later took a Spanish immersion course at the Mexican American Cultural Center in San Antonio and also studied in Ecuador, determined to learn not only words but Latino culture. The church has held a weekly Spanish service since September of 2009, with a congregation ranging from about 10-30 each Sunday. We are just now starting to see new potential and growth. We have a core group of people who attend each week and take responsibility for the leadership of the service and other areas of hospitality. We anticipate continued growth this year, the Rev. Bower said. The neighborhood around St. John's is about 40% Latino and that figure is growing and is expected to exceed 50% over the next three years.
St. Johns has been a long established English-speaking congregation so a first challenge was how to blend the new, emerging Spanish-speaking congregation with the existing one. When we established this congregation, it was believed to be in the best in-
Welcome!
La Catedral de Cristo que se ubica en el corazn de la cuidad, les invita a participar de la Santa Misa todos los domingos a la 1 de la tarde y a las 11 de la maana a clases de educacin y formacin cristiana para nios, jvenes y adultos. La Iglesia Episcopal es una Iglesia Santa Catlica y Apostlica en donde todos son bienvenidos y recibidos con los brazos abiertos, adems de que nuestro Ministerio mantiene nuestras tradiciones latinas en un ambiente de hermandad. Si desea mayor informacin puede llamar o enviar correo electrnico al 317636 -4577 preguntar por Vernica Godinez (VeronicaG@cccindy.org) asistente del ministerio hispano o por la Rev. Zoila Manzanares (ZoilaM@cccindy.org) quienes les brindaran la informacin que necesita. Nuestra direccin es 125 Momument Circle Indianapolis IN 46204. Contamos con estacionamiento y cuidado de nios
terest of both English and Spanish speaking parishioners to establish separate worship services, he said. On occasion we do a blended service (bilingual). It was advised both by church planters and others with experi-
ence in launching Latino ministries that this is much more effective in establishing a viable Latino ministry. The Feast of the Nativity and the Easter Vigil are bilingual services. We may plan others this year. Blending different languages and cultures still brings its share of challenges. The Rev. Bower remembers a funny story. The word for lost ones is perdida. In Espanol, the accent is usually on the second to the last syllable. I preached an entire sermon using this rule. After the service, one of my parishioners exclaimed how offended she was by the language of my sermon. It turns out the accent should have been on the first syllable. Instead of preaching about the saints of the church (it was All Saints Sunday) I preached an entire sermon about the prostitutes of the church! Both the Rev. Zoila Manzanares and the Rev. Jeffrey Bower look upon hospitality and ministry with the Latino community as a long-term commitment. This has opened up an entire part of the world to me that otherwise I would have not had an opportunity to be a part of, the Rev. Bower said. My experience has been rich and meaningful and I am looking forward to see where God continues to move us in the days ahead. The Rev. Manzanares said, As the leader of the Hispanic worship experience at the cathedral, I have seen many families experience powerful transformations in their lives. Its been equally wonderful to see youth and adults come to an often new introduction to The Episcopal Church and all it can offer those seeking a healthy, faith-based life. Its been rewarding to see the adults grow as parents and the youth learn to be part of a Christian family. We constantly focus on the importance of stewardship with all thingsthe Earth, our income and our talents. Parishioner Carlos Arboleda said, This family is always there, always available to support the community. Parishioners participate in all kinds of programs and are always open to welcome new members. I think that is a great formula for success.
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Resilience
What It Is, How to Cultivate It

Psalm 71, 14:20-21 NRSV
But I will hope continually, and will praise you yet more and more. You who have made me see many troubles and calamities will revive me again; from the depths of the earth you will bring me up again. You will increase my honor, and comfort me once again.
By The Rev. Canon Andrew Klatte, Christ Church Cathedral
From Hurricane Katrina to the Haitian earthquake crisis, what a frontline disaster mental health responder and Episcopal deacon can teach you about coping with tough times
In an address to the Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy following Hurricane Katrina, Greg Miller, a writer for Science magazine, wrote; Psychiatrists I have talked with told me that they were seeing more symptoms of depression rather than the classic Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The only thing these psychiatrists were seeing a lot ofwhich sometimes tends to get overlookedis a tremendous amount of resilience in people affected by this storm. As someone who works for the State of Indiana putting together disaster mental health teams that respond to disasters I, too, have seen many people demonstrating signs of resilience rather than other symptoms of mental illness. Resilience is the capacity to not only survive lifes challenges but to learn and grow from themto become
stronger as a result of such challenges. In my position with the state, I am asked to assist people who are having stress reactions following disasters. Usually our teams are the busiest of any responder grouptalking with many people following a disaster. There are many people we never see. Why? These are the people among us who seem to be more resilient than the rest of us. To be with these survivors at a time that is very confusing for them is an honor for me. For me, it is sacred to be with these survivors following a terrible disaster, to provide them some relief, some comfort and empathy, at a time they are most vulnerable. But research tells us that only 5-10% of people exposed to a traumatic event will develop any long-term effects. By far, people who have been exposed to some sort of traumatic event come through this event with little or no psychological trouble. Resilience seems to be the key factor as to why some people are seemed to handle this disaster while others cannot. Resilient people are able to utilize their skills and strengths to cope and recover from problems and challenges which may include the everyday type of disas-
ters such as job loss, illness, divorce, or the death of a family member or friend. People who lack this type of resilience may instead become overwhelmed by such events. These types of people may dwell on problems or use unhealthy coping mechanisms as drug or alcohol abuse. Resilience does not eliminate the stress of everyday life or take away ones life difficulties. In the wake of traumas such as the earthquake in Haiti, many people demonstrated the behaviors that typify resilience such as singing and praying on the streets on the night of the earthquake or attempting to gather with family and friends. I recall on the day of September 11, 2001 how important it was for me to reach out to my family and friends knowing that they were OK but feeling the need to connect with them. We arrived in Haiti just 40 days following this devastating earthquake, and my first thought was how resilient these wonderful people are. As soon as we arrived in the airport, there was a band that greeted us there. A friend, who has been to Haiti many times before the earthquake, told me that this was very common in Haitito have a quartet greet visitors. I thought how wonderful that in
Make time to pray. Prayer can help you to stay focused on what it is you need to do to increase your resilience and be ready take on the challenges that wait for all of you.
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the midst of this terrible tragedy the people were trying to get back to a sense of normalcy. On the streets of Port au Prince, we saw both people with the thousand-yard stare as well as people dressed in their finest clothes on their way to work or an appointment. I began thinking about why some people are affected by disaster and others are not. It goes to the core of resilience. The people of Haiti have a deep spiritual tie to religion and to their culture. Also they have a strong sense of community and family. These factors are needed for resilience. Even in the face of events that seem utterly unimaginable, the resilience of the Haitian people was present. Accessing their inner strength and resilience is something that the people Haiti are very experienced in doing; they have needed this throughout their history as a country and as a people. I recall one evening we were doing a trauma workshop in Port au Prince at a tent city with 3,000 people. In between each of our trauma presenters, the whole camp would sing and dance. They would then remain very quiet until the next break and again begin to sing and dance. We came away from that evening in awe of the resilience shown by our audience members; they understood how to deal with trauma better than most. We mental health responders learned a lesson about how a community could return to a sense of normalcya sense of community equilibrium. In order to determine how resilient you or your community is, ask a few questions. 1) Do you have a strong network of support? 2) Do you find to easy to adapt to new situations? Are you able to be flexible? 3) Are you a generally optimistic person when things get difficult? 4) Are you calm in high stress situations? Resilient people are aware of their situation, their own emotional reactions to it, and the behaviors of those around them. Another characteristic of resilience is understanding that life is full of challenges.
While we cannot avoid many of these problems, we can remain open, flexible, and willing to adapt. We have seen these characteristics not only in Haiti but with our sisters and brothers in Sudan as they move into the worlds spotlight. Life is hard. We all have times when things do not turn out the way we expect, when loss takes us by surprise, when challenges threaten to overwhelm us. In these times, we all experience pain, but God is there to help us find our resilient self. The story of Job offers us a wonderful example of resilience. Earlier in his life Job understood that God is merciful and righteous. He did not understand the reasons for his suffering; he did not find support from his wife; his property and children were destroyed; and then, he contracted a terrible disease. And yet, amid it all, he never lost his faith in God and endured until the tragedy ended. But not all of us have the resilience of Job. What can we do? Research has shown that while some people come by resilience naturally, resilience can be learned. The researchers tell us that to increase our resilience we have to believe in ourselves and our abilities; find a sense of purpose for our lives; develop a strong network of friends and families; embrace change; and nurture ourselves. Make time to pray. Prayer can help you to stay focused on what it is you need to do to increase your resilience and be ready take on the challenges that wait for all of you. Commit joyfully to the work God has called you to do. God is faithful. God will not allow you to be tested beyond what you are able to bear. Remember that the ability to bear up under the stress of testing comes from God. Make full use of all the resources God makes available to us in common and in special grace: the insights of mental health and medicine certainly and, most of all, the work of the Holy Spirit through Gods word and the community of the church.
Resilient people are aware of their situation, their own emotional reactions to it, and the behaviors of those around them.
Commit joyfully to the work God has called you to do. God is faithful. God will not allow you to be tested beyond what you are able to bear. Remember that the ability to bear up under the stress of testing comes from God.
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Deacon Education Programs Shared With Diocese

Are you interested in learning more about the church and diocese? Programs in the Deacon Formation schedule are now being made available to everyone in the diocese. However, registration is required. All programs are held at Waycross Camp and Conference Center unless otherwise indicated. Please make reservations and payment arrangements for meals and lodging directly with Waycross by calling 1-800-786-2267 or 1-812-597-4241, subject to availability. Programs begin at 9 a.m. including Morning Prayer, with a 45 minute lunch break, and conclude at 3:30 p.m. (unless noted). To register (or if you have questions) contact Jane Root, Deacon Formation Co-Director, at jroot327@gmail.com or 317924-0119. Please register at least 48 hours in advance of the program unless otherwise noted.
Spring and Summer Programs

(See the diocesan web site at www.indydio.org and the next issue of this magazine for a list of fall programs.)
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Four- Step Evangelism Offered at St. John's in Crawfordsville A grounding in genuine purpose and mission in our local community... developing the ability to individually and collectively articulate our faith stories in everyday situations... preparing our church for authentic hospitality to our guests... and effectively assimilating our guests into the life of our congregation. All of these are critical elements of a parish evangelism emphasis. We'll talk about all of this and more, examining evangelism from the standpoint of the parish where you currently worship/serve.
June 11
Lay Eucharistic Visitor Training of Trainers Deacons are especially called to raise up and empower the laity for ministry. It seems only appropriate that deacons should train those called to be Lay Eucharistic Visitors (LEVs). National canons dictate those whose bring the Eu-
charist from the liturgy to the sick and shut-in be licensed by their bishop. In the Diocese of Indianapolis, those called to be Lay Eucharistic Visitors are trained by the deacons of the diocese. In this session, the postulants will be trained to become Lay Eucharistic Visitors themselves and to facilitate the training of future Lay Eucharistic Visitors in the diocese. Those participating in this class who are not already licensed LEV's and wish to become licensed must bring a signed license application to the class. This must be signed by their rector and senior warden. The license application is on the diocesan website. Materials to facilitate training will be given to each postulant and deacon participating. No other preparation is required.
July 8-9
Spiritual Formation Note: This program begins on Friday evening and concludes on Saturday afternoon.
The goal of this program is to provide those in the formation program with awareness of different spiritual types and the spiritual practices that nourish those types, within the context of Anglican spirituality, past and present. Included in this session will be completion of a Spiritual Types Sorter inventory and a conversation about spiritual practice as a way of disconnecting from our digital over-connectedness in order to connect with God. (There is some advance reading and other assignments for this workshop.) The Book of Common Prayer Note: This program beings at 9 a.m. and concludes at noon. Here is your opportunity to ask questions and get answers on any aspect of the Book of Common Prayer. Come prepared with your questions! In preparation for this session: Review the Book of Common Prayer and mark any areas about which you have questions.
10 Great Spring Things to Do in Your Parish

1 Go Easter caroling (yes, why not?!). 7 Try out a casual outdoor Sunday evening worship service for Rogation 2 Break out some chalk and draw Sunday or another Spring occasion. basic/welcome information about
your parish on the sidewalks surrounding your buildings.
Summer Mission Trip to Ecuador Offered

Are you ready to make a difference this summer? Christ Church Cathedral will make a construction mission trip and a medical mission trip to Ecuador on August 6-14. The construction trip will be to the Mission of Santa Maria in Esmeraldas. The medical trip will be to the Mission of La Mana in Quevedo. Both trips are open to adults 21 years of age or older and the cost is approximately $1,800. This includes airfare, lodging, insurance and bus transportation for the duration of the trip. For more information, contact the cathedral using the contact information in the parish listings section of this magazine.
3 Clean out your narthex (those Christmas candle stubs need to go!) . 4 Butterfly release for Easter (Google it). 5 Get out and meet the neighbors within a four-block area of your church one afternoon. 6 Move coffee hour outdoors. 24
8 Freshen up your outdoor signage (note: sign grants from the diocese are available to help). 9 Hold a well-publicized communitywide garden/plant exchange. 10 Try something new!
Youth News
Youth
Twenty-six young people and four adults met January 7-8 to plan events and service projects for the year. This committee is self-selected at Fall Conference, and though 30 people are more of a congress than a committee, we made it work. By splitting into smaller groups, we successfully divided the work to be done. Prior to any small group work, we spent Friday night getting acquainted and reflecting on the characteristics of good leaders. Small group challenges, like making a tower with marshmallows and uncooked spaghetti, provided the entertainment for the evening. Planning included:
Youth Steering Committee Sets Ministry Plans for 2011

this event has passed. Wish list: Baby diapers and wipes, shampoo, onesies and toddler clothing, crib sheets, socks, bottles, bibs, formula, baby cups and baby food. New or gently-used books, dolls, trucks. Stuffed animals must be new. Disposable cameras, photo albums, educational games and personal care items.
Enjoying pizza for lunch.
Spring Retreat, March 18-20 at Waycross

The registration materials went to heads of congregations, youth ministers and individual youth in early February. The service project for this event was to gather donations for children in foster care. We are working with The Villages. You may check them out online www.villagekids.org. We would welcome donations from younger children in our parishes and continue to accept donations from all youth and adults, even long after
Building a tower with minimarshmallows and uncooked spaghetti.
no unneeded, unwanted items to buy. However, donations of any amount will be gratefully received to support our youth delegation to the EYE. Fliers will be available in your parishes soon. However, if youd like to donate now, please send your check made out to The Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis and mail to: Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis, 1100 W. 42nd St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 Please note EYE Fundraiser in the memo. Donations are tax-deductible.
The Episcopal Youth Event (EYE) June 22-26, 2011

This event occurs every three years for youth in The Episcopal Church. Twenty-plus people, including adult chaperones and Bishop Waynick will be attending. It is at Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota. Our delegation is doing fundraising in the form of an Un-Banquet. This nonevent fundraiser requires no evening out, no calories to consume, and
Service/Mission Projects for 2011

The Villages foster care donationsMarchYouth Spring Retreat 1 by YouthApril 30-$29 per persona good project for youth groups Edna Martin Christian Center Humane Societys BarktoberFest in Shelbyville in October Alternatives, Inc., Anderson Therapeutic stable clean-up Books for inmates Letters to soldiers Michaels House, Bedford Watch for dates and information on these projects on the diocesan websiteYouth Ministry section and email the inboxes of youth ministers.
By Dontie Fuller, Diocesan Coordinator of Ministries With and For Youth
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What do leaders look like?
IN GODS VINEYARD
Vineyard
You are the only gospel some people will read, says an anonymous sage, according to The Epistle at Trinity, Indianapolis. That simple, cautionary statement captures the entire essence of the gospel. So how is Trinityas well as other congregationswalking the walk? The Trinity campus now includes the church itself, St. Richards School, the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic, and the Trinity Outreach Center which houses the Precious Gifts Visionary Childrens Ministry. In addition, its nearby Project Home Indy provides a nurturing residential environment for homeless teenage girls who are pregnant or parenting. The walk need not be obvious, however, as evidenced by a simple but effective statement of public policy at Christ Church, Madison. Each time there is an execution anywhere in the United States, the church bells tollfood for thought for those who hear the mournful tones. Who knows who will be drawn in? St. Pauls, Richmond, combines the gospel challenge for hospitality with the green movement, by giving newcomers bright red grocery totes filled with information about the parish. In like manner, St. Pauls, Indianapolis, expresses hospitality through its bread ministry. Each visitor who fills out a pew card receives a same-day knock on the door, a cheery hello, and a loaf of bread. Thats all. No request to enter; no pitch; just a welcoming loaf of bread. A combination of desired outreach and necessary inreach was the focus of a fund drive by St. Matthews, Indianapolis. Raising funds in this economy can be a daunting task. However, St. Matthews met and surpassed the financial goal of its Living To-
By Alice Ashby Roettger
gether project, which is now culminating in a new sound system and kitchen, as well as support for a branch of the Indianapolis Childrens Choir to be housed in a nearby school. All Saints, Indianapolis, has a project called The Medicine Cabineta bit of inreach to its own. This creative ministry acts upon the command that we be stewards of our own bodies so we can be better ministers. Recently, The Medicine Cabinet instituted a selfguided walking program with pedometers. A spring or summer Labyrinth project will teach a walking meditation, and monthly, 10-minute presentations of Health Hints have become part of the ongoing education offering. A towel ministry? Yes at St. Johns Lafayette. The towels used during the Maundy Thursday washing of feet portion of the service are carefully laundered and delivered to a community shelter or transitional housing facility. As the knitting group at St. Christophers, Carmel, creates knitted comfort dolls for Haitian children, long-absent knitting groups are being resurrected throughout the diocese. Among them are the Hands to God group at St. Pauls, Indianapolis, and various river friendly church groups that fashion hats, gloves and scarves or provide Christmas gifts to river workersincluding Peace, Rockport; St. Stephens, Terre Haute; Grace Church, Muncie; St. Johns, Mt. Vernon; Nativity, Indianapolis; and Trinity, Lawrenceburg. In another vein, St. Georges, West Terre Haute, provides pillows and turbans to local cancer patients, while St. Johns, Crawfordsville, provides toiletries, sweatshirts and pajamas to clients of Volunteers of Mental Health. Adding to its Diaper Ministry
(food stamps will not pay for household goods or diapers), Trinity, Bloomington, recently provided little shoes for needy little feet, as well as adult socks for grownup feet. Funds raised by the high bid for a blanket hand-woven by a member of the parish allowed the Youth Group at St. Pauls, Columbus, to help finance the restoration of the Church of the Holy Trinity in Juneau, Alaska, which was destroyed by fire. At St. Augustines, Danville, the auction of another handmade blankethonoring the Coltsnetted the Youth Groups Waycross Campership Fund $80, which was added to the $190 already earned at their recent Chili Lunch. And, of course, theres the living of the gospel (sometimes indirectly) on other continents. The Heifer Project International continues, with St. Pauls, Evansville, offering a Water Buffalo Sunday when Sunday school students collect donations to help purchase livestock for people in developing countries. In addition, Trinity, Lawrenceburg, is dealing in camels and bees. In Tanzania, camels plow and haul firewood and crops; while in Honduras and Poland, bees help pollinate the crops. Other parishes participating in the Heifer Project are Holy Family, Fishers; St. Johns, Mt. Vernon; and St. Stephens, New Harmony. Operation Rice Bowl is a simple idea that has taken hold at Trinity, Anderson. Parishioners are encouraged to eat a simple, sacrificial meal once a week. They then put the money saved into a paper rice bowl, with those funds being collected each Sunday and dispersed to our companion dioceses of Bor and Brasilia. It seems that the people of the Diocese of Indianapolis are wellread indeed. Thanks be to God.
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Haiti
By Canon Rees Olander, Christ Church Cathedral
Christ Church Cathedral Makes Lead Gift to Rebuild Haitian Cathedral
On Sunday, February 27, The Rt. Rev. Jean-Zach Duracin, Bishop of Haiti, visited Christ Church Cathedral to preach and to greet the people of the parish and his friend of many years, Bishop Cate Waynick, who was making her annual Episcopal visit to the cathedral. In the presence of both bishops, The Very Rev. Stephen Carlsen, Cathedral Dean, announced a lead gift of $400,000 from the parish to rebuild Holy Trinity Cathedral (Cathdrale St. Trinit) in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. This gift spotlights the building project as we seek to inspire other Episcopal parishes to participate in the reconstruction of the Haitian cathedral. The cathedral, with its famous naf murals and home to a national symphony, has been a central place of sanctity, sanctuary, and justice, known by all Haitians as a cultural center. It is identified as the epicenter of ministry in Haiti and the first building priority of its diocese. Since the first week after the earthquake, Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) has led critical relief efforts in Haitiproviding clean water, shelter, transitional housing, and food. However, the reconstruction of church buildings, which are not insured, is not part of its mission. With over 70% of the churches and schools in Haiti destroyed, Presiding Bishop Katherine Jefferts Schori and the national Executive Committee responded by asking the Episcopal Church Foundation (ECF) to raise funds in every diocese and every parish in the country to meet this critical need. Each diocese and parish is being supported in its efforts by ECFs campaign in a box, found at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/haitiappeal. The website also provides a good video of the current condition in Haiti. A campaign in the Diocese of Indianapolis will be coordinated from the bishops office. Knowing of Christ Church Cathedrals strong interest in supporting the rebuilding of Holy Trinity Cathedral, ECFs campaign coordinator, Terri Mathes, met
with the cathedral vestry at its annual retreat in February. After a weighty and prayerful discussion, the vestry decided to increase its gift for this project. (The cathedral vestry had earlier committed an initial $300,000 in Februchildren of our parish presented him ary 2010, some of which has funded with 100 prayer bead sets which they emergency mental health relief in Haiti had made for the children of St. Andre. over the past year and inaugurated the Bishop Waynick also introduced Jocathedral-diocese-Haitian parish partner- hanna Mohringer of St. Peters, ship.) Lebanon, who led a knitting effort since Dean Carlsen, collaborating with ECF, the earthquake which had generated then used the annual conference of the $40,000 that was given to ERD for Haiti. Consortium of Endowed Episcopal The cathedral vestry is continuing to Parishes (CEEP) in Chicago, February match diocesan contributions to a St. 23-26, to awaken consortium parishes to Andre diocese-to-parish partnership. the urgent need to rebuild in Haiti. DurLinda ONeill, Jody Donaldson, Don ing a panel with Bishop Duracin and naDoucette and the Rev. Andrew Klatte tional church leaders, from the Cathedral are collabThe cathedral, orating with the diocesan Dean Carlsen called upon every endowed parish to with its famous naf Global and National Missions participate and lead murals and home to Commission on the new Haitfundraising efforts in their ian parish partnership. a national symdioceses. In partnership phony, has been a Doucette recently traveled to with Trinity Church Wall the mountain home of St. central place of Street, NewYork City, he Andre to read a letter of announced a joint gift of sanctity, sanctuary, friendship from the cathedral. $500,000 to rebuild Holy and justice, known He brought home photos of the Trinity Cathedral. The two by all Haitians as a congregation crammed into a churches are providing a cultural center. canvas and tree-limbed church combined one million dolalongside a dirt road in the lars of relief aide and rebuilding in Haiti. mountains. This partnership will be very Following CEEP, Bishop Duracin trav- beneficial to their community and we eled to Indianapolis, accompanied by the have much to learn from their faithfulRev. Kesner Ajax, coordinator of parish ness in adversity. partners for Haiti. On Saturday, they met The cathedral also took a leading role with 30 diocesan members at the catheto work with the Presiding Bishop to dral to explore the new partnership. On clarify authority for response to different Sunday, Bishop Duracin received a aspects of restoring Haiti. She appointed check of over $10,000 for St. Andre in the Rev. Rosemari Sullivan and the Rev. Miton, led by the Rev. Samuel St. Louis. Joseph Constant, a Haitian priest who is The gift represented the first collection also a trained engineer, as her special cofrom within the diocese, which had been ordinators for Haiti. Episcopal Relief matched by the cathedral vestry. The and Development has funded a chief opContinued on page 28
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Episcopal Fund for Human Need (EFHN) Urges Gifts at Pentecost

The diocesan Episcopal Fund for Human Need (EFHN) is urging churches to consider making an extra effort to do an ingathering of gifts on or near Pentecost Sunday, June 12. The Episcopal Fund for Human Need is a diocesan-wide ministry that provides an emergency safety net for persons in central and southern Indiana who fall through the cracks of human needs agencies. Gifts through EFHN provide a lifeline to those who are hungry, homeless or poorly housed, without transportation, or ill and in need of assistance. While needs and requests have increased steadily, given recent economic conditions and social services funding cutbacks, donations have remained flat. Last year, over $38,000 was requested by more than 20 programs around the diocese while only $28,000 was available for distribution. Those receiving gifts from EFHN to meet emergency human needs this past year include: Monroe County United Ministries, Bloomington Stopover Inc., Indianapolis Lafayette Urban Ministries Love Chapel Ecumenical Ministries, Bartholomew County, Columbus Youth Services Bureau, Crawfordsville Alpha Center, Muncie Pace/Oar Inc., Indianapolis Boone County Senior Services, Lebanon Community Kitchen, Jeffersonville Hendricks County Senior Services, Danville Outreach Ministries, Evansville Coordinated Aging Services, Morgan County and Martinsville Columbus Regional Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence Wellspring, Martinsville Patchwork Central Inc., Evansville St. Thomas Health Clinic, Franklin Shalom Community Center Inc., Bloomington Community Emergency Assistance Board, Mt. Vernon YWCA of Evansville Second Helpings, Indianapolis
Gifts through EFHN provide a lifeline to those who are hungry, homeless or poorly housed, without transportation, or ill and in need of assistance.
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Christ Church Cathedral Makes Lead Gift to Rebuild Haitian Cathedral

erating officer, Sikhumbuzo Vundla of the international development community, to assist Bishop Duracin in creating a transparent financial and management process and to allow the bishop to focus on his pastoral duties as church leader. All buildings will be built to international earthquake standards, and funds will be released by the Episcopal Church Foundation as needed. Architect Harald Gaspard is working with a building team, CREDOs Bill Craddock with the well-being of Haitian clergy and lay leaders, The Rev. Robert Bowen on education, and Robert Radtke and The Rev. Abigail Nelson of ERD on relief and development.
Providing Hope for HaitiWhat You and Your Parish Can Do

CREATE a partnership
Parish-to-Parish or Diocese-to-Parish The Rev. Kesner Ajax Partnership Program coordinator, Episcopal Diocese of Haiti Executive Director, Bishop Tharp Institute (BTI), Cayes Mailing address: c/o Agape Flights acc# 2519 100 Airport Ave Venice Fl. 34285 Telephone: 011-509-3445-3346 011-509-3724-8376 Teresa S. Mathes, Haiti Fundraising, Associate Program Director 815 Second Ave., New York, New York 10017 (717) 599-0627 (mobile) (619) 955-5278 (fax) tmathes@episcopalfoundation.org
SHARE these inspirational links and learn more

www.episcopalchurch.org/haitiappeal www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWNn2 6Z5iwM www.vimeo.com/19846057
GIVE for the reconstruction of Holy Trinity Cathedral

See the inside back page of this magazine or contact: Episcopal Church Foundation
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174th Diocesan Convention Highlights Preparation for Hosting General Convention 2012
Delegates and guests from throughout the diocese will gather at St. Christophers Carmel October 20-22 for the 174th Diocesan Conventionthe last convention before welcoming thousands to the diocese from around the country and world for the 74th General Convention of The Episcopal Church in 2012. This years theme, Gathering the Church to Welcome, Worship, Serve, and Love reflects a focus on information related to offering information and hospitality to General Convention guests. St. Christophers offers a unique setting for Diocesan Convention this year. With the largest facilities in our diocese, all worship, plenaries, hearings, displays, and meal events will be able to take place under one roof. Mission projects will take place both at St. Christophers and at some nearby community service agencies. Delegates to convention will also focus on our work with our partner dioceses of Bor and Brasilia, as well as our work in helping to re-build Haiti. At a recent organizational meeting, Diocesan Convention planners were envisioning some unique features to enhance this years convention, including a lobster/surf and turf dinner (which St. Christophers is famous for hosting to the general public each year), a jazz evensong, and a welcome reception in a large tent with live music. Convention planners are at work compiling a list of items needed for convention Friday mission projects. A convention section on the diocesan website www.indydio.org will post the latest information. In addition, the summer and fall issues of Go Forth! magazine will provide further details. For more information, contact the diocesan office.
Planning Underway for The Episcopal Church General Convention 2012 in Indianapolis
Thousands from across the country and throughout the world are expected descend on Indianapolis July 5-12 for the 74th General Convention of The Episcopal Church and planning is well underway. A diocesan planning committee, co-chaired by The Rev. Canon Gray Lesesne from Christ Church Cathedral and Fran Fach from St. Pauls New Albany, convened in February at Waycross for a retreat meeting to update the planning that has already been in process for several months. A representative from The Episcopal Church General Convention office was expected to be in Indianapolis during March to help make some decisions about event venues and scope. The diocese expects to host a special event highlighting the mission work of the diocese, have an interactive display in the exhibit area, offer a DVD/video retrospective on the diocese and its partners, and help coordinate a liturgical art show. Several diocesan representatives are also at work assisting in the planning for numerous worship opportunities during convention.
Get InvolvedWhat You Can Do Right Now

The planning committee is seeking volunteers for the event. Over 300 volunteers are needed for basic convention functions and the committee anticipates others will be needed for activities such as the diocesan special event and exhibit in the display hall. Fundraising is also underway to support some of the convention activities. If you can help in any way, contact the diocesan office. Watch for the latest information on the diocesan website www.indydio.org and in the pages of this magazine.
Are You So Called?

Diocesan Convention will elect leaders to serve on various committees and commissions of the diocese. Nominations and candidates are being sought now through September 1. If you have always considered offering your leadership skills to the diocese, now is the time to consider your call to service. For more information on the positions available, talk with your clergy or go to the Diocesan Convention section of the diocesan website at www.indydio.org
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Calendar & Connections
Calendar
Whats Coming Up
Spring Clergy Conference April 11-13, 2011 Waycross kissinger@indydio.org Retired Clergy and Spouses Luncheon June 1, 2011 St. Christophers, Carmel cassidy@indydio.org
Episcopal Youth Event June 22-26, 2011 Bethel University, St. Paul, Minnesota fuller@indydio.org 174th Diocesan Convention October 20-22, 2011 St. Christophers Carmel www.indydio.org The 77th General Convention of The Episcopal Church July 5-12, 2012 Indianapolis Convention Center www.indydio.org
Heres Help
For information on Bishop Waynicks schedule, Confirmation events, and parish visitation calendar: Sally Cassidy cassidy@indydio.org To learn about discerning a call to ministry and exploring/entering the ordination process: The Rev. Canon Debra Kissinger, kissinger@indydio.org For help with Christian Formation, selecting curriculum, training church school teachers, Education for Ministry (EFM), and other educationrelated issues: The Rev. Canon Bruce Gray, gray@indydio.org To learn more about the Global and National Missions Commission and our Partner Dioceses of Bor (Sudan) and Brasilia: The Rev. Grace Burton-Edwards gbe@trinitychurchindy.org For help or ideas related to growing your church, amping up your hospitality, assimilating newcomers into the life of your parish, undergoing congregational asset mapping, or training ushers and greeters: Kathy Copas KathyCopas@aol.com 502-345-6406 For information and help with Safeguarding Gods Children and Safeguarding Gods People training opportunities: The Rev. Kirsteen Wilkinson revwilkinson@att.net To learn more about various spirituality opportunities throughout the diocese: www.indydio.org (go to the Ministries section and select the Spirituality option) For stewardship or Planned Giving help in your parish: John Vernon Oaks oaks@indydio.org For assistance with congregational conflict: The Rev. Canon Bruce Gray gray@indydio.org
For general information, telephone contacts, or questions, contact:

The Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis 1100 W. 42nd Street Indianapolis, IN 46208 Phone is 317-926-5454 or 800-669-5786 FAX is 800-669-5786 The diocesan website, with a help button you can reach for questions or information 24/7/365 is www.indydio.org There, you will also find links to our Facebook group and Twitter feed.
Episco-speak?
Is some of the Episcopal-type language or terminology surrounding Lent and Easter puzzling you? Would you like to learn more? Go to www.indydio.org and click on Go Forth! Episco-speak for a glossary.
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For help with parish leadership development: The Rev. Canon Debra Kissinger kissinger@indydio.org For assistance with issues relating to times of congregational transition and change management: The Rev. Canon Debra Kissinger, kissinger@indydio.org For Constitution and Canons, polity/governance guidance: The Rev. Canon Bruce Gray gray@indydio.org For budget help/questions and treasurers training or assistance: Canon Marsha Gebuhr gebuhr@indydio.org To learn more about Campus Ministries and college chaplaincies throughout the Indiana college and university system: www.indydio.org (Select the Campus Ministries option, then select the higher education institution of your choice) To learn more about the specialized ministry of our Deacons: Archdeacon Alice Goshorn aggoshorn@embarqmail.com For Diocesan Convention questions: Kim Smith smith@indydio.org To locate the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer and Weekly Lectionary: www.indydio.org (Select Quick Links and then select either option) To make a gift to one of our parishes or ministries: www.indydio.org (Select Make a Gift) For information on relief alerts through the Episcopal Fund for Human Need: (Watch the www.indydio.org home page for breaking news or click on Episcopal Relief and Development under ministries To share your upcoming parish, cooperating ministry, or community event with the diocesan household: www.indydio.org (Select Parishes and Communities and then Neighbor-to-Neighbor)
To share a job opening you know about or explore job openings: www.indydio.org (Select Parishes and Communities and then The Jobs Connection) To share needs your feeding ministry might have OR explore what various feeding ministries may need: www.indydio.org (Select Parishes and Communities and then The Food Connection) To connect with the churchwide Episcopal Public Policy Network: www.indydio.org (Select Quick Links) To learn more about the Episcopal Fund for Human Need or obtain EFHN offering materials: Canon Marsha Gebuhr gebuhr@indydio.org To connect with Episcopal Womens Ministries: www.ecw@indydio.org For information on Health Ministries/Parish Nursing: www.episcopalhealthministries.com For information on church history and the diocesan archives: www.indydio.org (Select History and Archives option) To get your name on the list for General Convention 2012 Volunteer Opportunities: Kim Smith smith@indydio.org For materials and/or information related to the United Thank Offering (UTO):
Connections
Canon Marsha Gebuhr at gebuhr@indydio.org For general assistance with your Vestry or parish committee: gray@indydio.org For camping or conferencing opportunities and the Waycross Camp and Conference Center: www.waycrosscenter.org For assistance with the diocesan website or questions about other diocesan communication tools: Kathy Copas KathyCopas@aol.com or www.indydio.org (select the Contact Us option) For assistance in setting up, revising, or hosting of your parish website: webmaster@indydio.org For information related to young adult connections: The Rev. Les Carpenter lcarpenter@stpaulsindy.org For help starting a youth group in your parish, strengthening your group, or connecting your youth with other youth around the diocese: Dontie Fuller fuller@indydio.org To explore lay ministry grants, grants for signage in your parish, and other opportunities: www.indydio.org (Depending on what you are seeking, explore the Forms or Ministries section) To subscribe, or submit news/photos to, The Gathered Community, our free monthly e-newsletter: TheGatheredCommunity@gmail.com To subscribe (free!), or submit
news/photos to, Go Forth!: GoForthMagazine@gmail.com
Go Forth! Editor Kathy L. Copas, Coordinator of Communication and Evangelism, Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis, KathyCopas@aol.com
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Charlie
Hanging Up His Robe After 75 Years of Singing in the Church Choir

Ever feel like youve spent an awful long time singing in your church choir? Well, meet Charlie Strickland who recently retired from the choir at St. Matthews Episcopal Church in Indianapolis after 75 years of singing. Strickland began singing in the childrens choir at age 12 and eventually eased into the adult program. Every time they needed someone in that choir, they seemed to involve me, so I just sort of stuck around, he said. With the exception of a break or two to work at some other tasks, such as serving in WWII and the Korean War, Strickland just kept on singing. Sometimes, the choir was more formal and we would be trained to learn everything just right. Other times, we were without a director or enough singers and just took what we could get. But, it was always lots of fun, he said. Stricklands service to the choir managed to outlast nearly a dozen choir directors and even 5-6 bishops. But, singing isnt the only love hes been devoted to for years. He and his wife, Ruth, have been married for nearly 60 years. During that time, they have both served in multiple roles at St. Matthews. She sang in the choir with her husband, worked in the church office, and served on the altar guild for many years. Strickland said he decided to retire from the choir because my voice just gave out. He sits out in the congregation now and said, I still sing when I can and, when I cant, I just shut up! He doesnt have a favorite hymn or piece of music, proclaiming them all interesting. When he hung up his choir robe for the last time, the church threw him and his wife a thank-you party, including his favorite treatchocolate fudge cake with double chocolate butter cream frosting. Needless to say, Strickland has seen a lot of changes in the church throughout the years and in the ways church music is done. He offers this advice to those who are singing in their church choir now. Enjoy all of the changes, he said. You may not like something at first but, sooner or later, youll probably decide that sounds pretty good. Just be flexible. And, go with the times and have fun with it!
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Share Life and Hope This Easter Season Care and Share in the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis
Dont forget to support your favorite Episcopal parish! All of our parishes are engaged in important outreach ministry in their own communities. Remember your gifts are tax deductible and we can also assist you with planned giving strategies through wills and other estate planning tools.
Ways to Give
1. Go to www.indydio.org, click on the Gifts option under Quick Links. Make a selection from among these and other ministries and offer your gift online. 2. Make a check payable to the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis and, in the subject line of the check or via an enclosed note, indicate your instructions for your gift. Mail your check to: Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis, 1100 W. 42nd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208. 3. Call the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis at 800-669-5786 and indicate your desire to speak with someone about offering a gift.
There are so many ways you can share the joy of Easter locally and globally.
Educational Projects in Our Partner Dioceses of Bor (Sudan) and Brasilia
Our Bishops Challenge to help our global partners with efforts at building and sustaining schools and educational programs continues. Education continues to be a way forward in these communities and our partnership in these efforts remains vital.
Earthquake Relief and Rebuilding Efforts in Haiti

Initiatives are underway right now to provide human needs assistance and rebuild portions of Haiti (see page 27) in the wake of devastating earthquakes and recent hurricane-related flood and wind damage. You can be a part of helping to relieve suffering in this country where one catastrophe after another occurred during 2010.
The Episcopal Fund for Human Need (EFHN)

The Episcopal Fund for Human Need (EFHN) is a genuine lifeline for Hoosiers who fall between the cracks of our social services system and require emergency help for lifes most basic needsfood, medicine, shelter, warm clothing and blankets, and perhaps a bus ticket. Human needs ministries throughout the lower two-thirds of the state can apply for this assistance through a committee of clergy and laity volunteers who carefully screen help organizations, evaluate proposed efforts, and offer grants to provide emergency help in an economic climate where the needs are ever-increasing. (See page 28 for more information.)
Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD)

Where will our next crisis or disaster happen, locally or globally? Wherever it is, Episcopal Relief and Development will be there on the very front lines of early response AND remain through longer-term rebuilding efforts. This proven ministry with an impressive track record is always ready to mobilize quickly and get things done, often before governmental and other assistance efforts can arrive on the scene. Episcopal Relief and Development needs gifts for its ongoing efforts and for the next big crisis, whatever and wherever it is in this world.

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Diocese of Indianapolis 1100 W. 42nd St., Indianapolis, IN 46208

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SPRING 2011 Vol. 1 Issue 3

A Quarterly Magazine of the Episcopal Church in Central and Southern Indiana

Christ has no body now but yours

No hands, no feet on earth but yours

Beyond Bunnies and Eggs

Latino Ministry Grows

Find a Great Church

Christ has no body now on earth but yours.

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Deepening OurFaith Widening Our Embrace

Lafayette & West Lafayette

Bedford Madison Vincennes Washington

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Welcome Were the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis

Why? Because Jesus is about including everybody.

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Beyond Bunnies and Eggs

THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

From Christmas to Lent

Giving Up or Taking On?

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The Church at Lent

Welcome, Easter Sunday! April 24

Holy Weekthe week of April 17

Easter Sunday is Only the Beginning

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So, whats an Episcopalian,

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Some of Our Partners

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The Mystery and Joy of Easter

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The Churches of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis

Come to Worship,Go Forth to Serve

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The Churches of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis

Come to Worship,Go Forth to Serve

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The Churches of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis

Come to Worship,Go Forth to Serve

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The Churches of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis

Come to Worship,Go Forth to Serve

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The Churches of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis

Come to Worship,Go Forth to Serve

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The Churches of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis

Come to Worship,Go Forth to Serve

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WEST TERRE HAUTE

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From the Bishop

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By Van Beers, Executive Director, Waycross Camp and Conference Center