Feb
15
1:00 PM13:00
Feb
28
2:00 PM14:00
Safe Church Training
Safe Church Training
Date: Saturday, February 28
Time: 2-5 p.m. (EST)
Location: Zoom
Registration Link Please register before Monday, February 23.
New to a vestry or need Safe Church training? Please select one of the two dates above and RSVP. As a reminder, the following people need to be Safe Church certified.
Clergy
Staff
Vestries
Ministry Leaders
Eucharistic Visitors
Camp and Christian Education Staff
Key-holders
Thank you for investing your time and energy in the effort to protect the people around you from abuse and neglect. With God's help, we can work together to offer our faith communities as places of safety and healing. Email Missioner Cindy Spice with any questions.
Mar
6
to Mar 7
Mar
14
12:00 AM00:00
Mar
15
2:30 PM14:30
Safe Church Training
Date: Sunday, March 15
Time: 2-5 p.m. (EST)
Location: Zoom
Registration Link Please register before Monday, March 9.
New to a vestry or need Safe Church training? Please select one of the two dates above and RSVP. As a reminder, the following people need to be Safe Church certified.
Clergy
Staff
Vestries
Ministry Leaders
Eucharistic Visitors
Camp and Christian Education Staff
Key-holders
Thank you for investing your time and energy in the effort to protect the people around you from abuse and neglect. With God's help, we can work together to offer our faith communities as places of safety and healing. Email Missioner Cindy Spice with any questions.
Apr
10
to Apr 12
May
11
to May 13
May
31
to Jun 3
Province IV & V Women Clergy Retreat
Save the date for the Women Clergy Retreat hosted by Province IV and V. This retreat is centered on the experiences of women clergy. We explicitly invite everyone (trans, cis, nonbinary, gender fluid, agender, and more) who feels this is for them to attend. Details and registration will be forthcoming, and posted on this webpage.
Jun
14
to Jun 20
Jul
12
to Jul 18
Jul
31
to Aug 1
Big Provincial Gathering 2026
Province V will be hosting another Big Provincial Gathering in the summer of 2026. If you are interested in being part of the planning for this event, please contact Heather Barta: provinceVcoordinator@gmail.com.
Oct
12
to Oct 14
Oct
23
to Oct 25
Jul
1
to Jul 8
82nd General Convention of The Episcopal Church
Following a decision by the Joint Standing Committee on Planning and Arrangements, the General Convention Office has announced that the legislative days of the 82nd General Convention of The Episcopal Church will be Saturday, July 3, to Thursday, July 8, 2027. Bishops and deputies will be asked to arrive in Phoenix, Arizona, the site of the convention, by June 30 for preparatory meetings on July 1 and 2.
The committee, in collaboration with the General Convention Reinvention Steering Committee appointed by Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe and House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris, is continuing to plan for an innovative convention that will include legislative sessions, time for worship, and collective discernment on key issues facing the church.
The General Convention is the governing body of The Episcopal Church. Every three years it meets as a bicameral legislature that includes the House of Deputies and House of Bishops, composed of deputies and bishops from each diocese. Learn more.
Feb
4
3:00 PM15:00
Deacon and Postulant Retreat
The Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana cordially invites you to join our deacons and diaconal postulants for an overnight retreat at the Wawasee Episcopal Center in Syracuse, IN from the evening of Friday, March 27 to the afternoon of Saturday, March 28. An official agenda will soon follow this invitation.
Register by Friday, March 13
Jan
27
12:00 PM12:00
Laity Input Session #3
The work of the Reunification Discernment Committee has concluded so what comes next? All laity are invited to participate in one of three Zoom sessions to be held in January where we'll consider the following four questions.
What have we learned about ourselves in the course of this reunification discernment process?
How might that learning inform our life and work together moving forward?
What initiatives have we put on hold or newly discovered during this reunification discernment process that we hope to pick up now?
How do we want to collaborate with the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis moving forward?
Jan
24
10:00 AM10:00
Laity Input Session #2
The work of the Reunification Discernment Committee has concluded so what comes next? All laity are invited to participate in one of three Zoom sessions to be held in January where we'll consider the following four questions.
What have we learned about ourselves in the course of this reunification discernment process?
How might that learning inform our life and work together moving forward?
What initiatives have we put on hold or newly discovered during this reunification discernment process that we hope to pick up now?
How do we want to collaborate with the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis moving forward?
Jan
21
7:00 PM19:00
Laity Input Session #1
The work of the Reunification Discernment Committee has concluded so what comes next? All laity are invited to participate in one of three Zoom sessions to be held in January where we'll consider the following four questions.
What have we learned about ourselves in the course of this reunification discernment process?
How might that learning inform our life and work together moving forward?
What initiatives have we put on hold or newly discovered during this reunification discernment process that we hope to pick up now?
How do we want to collaborate with the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis moving forward?
Jan
16
to Jan 18
Jr./Sr. High Winter Retreat
The Winter Youth Retreat for the Diocese of Northern Indiana is for all youth in the diocese in 6th – 12th grade. Please click on the link and fill out the registration and continue with the medical forms signed by parents. Any questions or special instructions can be sent to cjbianchini@comcast.net. Please bring your $25 fee to the retreat and give it to Carol at check in. We have a limited number of spaces available so we will go on first come first serve.
You will need to bring:
modest pajamas
casual clothing for Saturday
something to wear to church on Sunday
warm clothing if you would like to go outside during free time.
Toiletries, towel and wash cloth
sleeping bag
pillow
a snack to share
Jan
8
10:00 AM10:00
Faith in the Face of Fear
Many people of faith feel politically invisible--as if people of faith all think the same way. Fear and extremism dominate public conversation, while compassion, courage, and dialogue are drowned out. Indiana Faith Voices for Justice is a growing multi-faith, multi-racial movement that affirms Democracy, not theocracy. Freedom, not extremism. Education, not indoctrination. Contact Dean Brian Grantz for additional information.
Rally: 10-11:30 a.m.(EST), Free and open to all
Where: Indiana State House
Rally at the Statehouse with interfaith prayers and speakers. We bring together diverse faith communities to stand for democracy, compassion, and truth — because faith and freedom belong to everyone.
Educational Sessions: 1-3:45 p.m. (EST) - Suggested $25 donation
Where: The Hilton Hotel, 120 W. Market Street (Indianapolis)
Then join us across the street at the Hilton for Advocacy training and education sessions with topics that include the Indiana Political Landscape, Power Mapping, and the fundamental skills to organizing, understanding self-interest, and doing 1:1 conversations.
Dec
20
10:00 AM10:00
Nov
15
9:00 AM09:00
Oct
24
to Oct 25
2025 Fall Youth Retreat
When: Friday, October 24, 2025 at 7 p.m. through Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 5 p.m. (EDT)
Where: Wawasee Episcopal Center (Syracuse)
Who: 6th-12th grade youth
Cost: $25 per person
Please join us for a Retreat filled with fun, fellowship, faith and friendship! This is a one-night retreat. If you have any questions, please call or text Carol Bianchini 574-551-3087.
Oct
13
to Oct 15
2025 Fall Clergy Retreat
With great excitement we invite you, Episcopal clergy from both dioceses in Indiana, to a joint clergy retreat focused on the spiritual practice of iconography. Our Fall 2023 EDNIN offering was such a success we thought it would be a great event to offer again and share with our fellow clergy from Indianapolis. If you would rather not test your artistic abilities in the writing of an icon, there is an optional track offering a book study based on icons. You can make your selection when registering.
Register by September 10.
Sep
29
2:00 PM14:00
Prayer Vigil for Immigrant Community at Miami Correctional Facility
Clergy, church leaders, and people of faith will gather outside Miami Correctional Facility on Monday, September 29th at 2:00 p.m. for a public prayer vigil in support of the immigrant community and in lament for the immigrant detention system.
According to the CATO Institute, “65 percent of people taken by IC had no convictions, 93 percent no violent convictions.” The language being used related to the use of the Miami Correctional Facility for immigrant detainees is deeply troubling. We also pray and urge our elected leaders to pursue transparency, accountability, and policies rooted in compassion and justice.
Leaders from the Episcopal Dioceses of Indianapolis and Northern Indiana are hosting this vigil, which will welcome other faith traditions. The gathering will include Scripture readings, songs, and prayer calling for compassion, dignity, and justice for immigrants and refugees. Those in attendance will stand in prayerful solidarity with the immigrant communities and call attention to the urgent need for humane treatment of all people.
We will gather to pray for those who are detained, for their families, and for a system that better reflects mercy, justice, and love.
Community members, people of all faiths, and the public are invited to attend. Clergy are invited to wear clergy collars and red stoles. For more information contact Rev. Fatima Yakubu-Madus at fatimaym@cccindy.org or Rev. Chris Lantz at chris.lantz@inumc.org or Rev. Matt Landry at matt.landry@inumc.org
Event Details:
Date: Monday, September 29th
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Miami Correctional Facility, at the southwest corner of W 800 S and Highway 31
Sep
13
2:00 PM14:00
Safe Church Safe Communities Training: September 13
As you start the new programmatic year, please verify all required volunteers are up-to-date in their Safe Church certification. The diocese is hosting two three-hour training sessions this fall for those needing to be certified. Please click the link below to pre-register. The deadline to register is the Wednesday preceding the training.
Contact Missioner Cindy Spice at safeguarding@ednin.org with any questions.
Sep
5
to Sep 7
Postulant and Candidate Retreat
The 2025 Postulant and Candidate Retreat will be held September 5-7 at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church in Warsaw. Time and scheduled are TBD.
Aug
17
2:00 PM14:00
Safe Church Safe Communities Training: August 17
As you start the new programmatic year, please verify all required volunteers are up-to-date in their Safe Church certification. The diocese is hosting two three-hour training sessions this fall for those needing to be certified. Please click the link below to pre-register. The deadline to register is the Wednesday preceding the training.
Contact Missioner Cindy Spice at safeguarding@ednin.org with any questions.
Jul
6
to Jul 12
Sr. High Mission Week 2025
Date: July 6-12, 2025
Location: St. Barnabas-in-the-Dunes Episcopal Church (Gary)
Who: Teens entering grade 10-graduating seniors
Cost: $350
If you are a teen entering grade 10 through a high school senior who just graduated, we would love to have you join us for our Diocesan Sr. High Mission Team!
We are excited to have the Sr. High Mission Week serving again in the Western Deanery the week of July 6-12. We have been invited back to St. Barnabas in Gary, Indiana, party of the Calumet Episcopal Ministry Partnership, for some landscaping. We plan to go to Sojourner Truth House, a homeless shelter for women and children in Gary, and a local retirement home for bingo and visiting. Other opportunities are still in the works.
We will sleep and eat some of our meals at the home of Kim and Larry Frank. Evening activities being considered include Stations of the Cross, dinner at a hibachi grill, a night on Lake Michigan, and a trip to Brookfield Zoo or Deep River Water Park.
The cost for Sr. High Mission Week is $350. To join our mission team, please use the link below to register and mail your payment to:
The Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana
117 N. Lafayette Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
Please write your teen’s name and Mission Week on the memo line. The registration deadline is June 15. Following this date, registration will be on a first come, first served basis if space is available.
If you have any questions, please call or text Canon Carol Bianchini at 574-551-3087.
Jun
28
10:00 AM10:00
Ordinations to the Sacred Order of Deacons and Priests
By the Grace of God, The Right Reverend Dr. Douglas E. Sparks, VIII Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana, will ordain Cyd Baumgardner Sunday to the Sacred Order of Deacons, Nolan Ryan McBride to the Sacred Order of Priests, and Jordan Andrew Trendelman to the Sacred Order of Priests on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10 a.m. (EDT). Your prayers and presence are requested. Reception will follow. Festal color is white.
Jun
21
11:00 AM11:00
South Bend Pride in the Park
Please join us at the family-friendly South Bend Pride in the Park! We are looking for people to volunteer for two-hour shifts at the diocesan booth. We'll once again have buttons and stickers to pass out to attendees as well as opportunities for conversation and prayer with those who wish. This has been a great evangelism experience the past few years and we hope that you'll join us this year!
Jun
8
to Jun 14
2025 Youth Summer Camp
The Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana Summer Youth Camp is offered for students entering 3rd-9th grades in the 2025/2026 school year. It is held at Camp Alexander Mack in Milford, IN on the shores of Lake Waubee. Each year the planning team designs a special curriculum centered around a theme intertwining biblical teachings and modern day experiences.
The 2025 fee for the week at Diocesan Youth Summer Camp is $500 per child. You will receive a PayPal invoice a few weeks after registration. This invoice will be due no later than June 1. If you prefer to send in a check, it must be received in the diocesan office no later than June 1. If you are in need of assistance with camp fees we ask that you first contact your parish priest or administrator to request help with funds. After contacting your parish, you may request assistance from the Diocese by emailing the missioners for camping.
Jun
7
10:00 AM10:00
Entire Diocese Reunification Discernment Meeting (Zoom)
Join us to discuss "What we Love About our Diocese and our Hopes for the Future."
At our recent clergy gatherings we began conversations regarding
what we love about our diocese
what might be important to bring with us into a reunified diocese
what might we reinforce in our current diocese if we decide to remain separate
what possibilities might we hope for in a reunified diocese.
We are inviting you to be part of these conversations by attending in-person deanery meetings as detailed below.
The meetings are not designed to answer specific questions about budgets, staffing, insurance, etc. We leave that important work in the hands of the Reunification Discernment Committee. Rather, we hope to gather in order to celebrate and name what makes the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana special to each of us: what we love, what we might miss, what has helped to make us who we are, and our hopes for the future. To accomplish this, we will begin our conversations with the following three questions using an Appreciative Inquiry approach:
How and where have we encountered God in our recent life within this diocese? (What do we love about our diocese?)
Where do you think God is calling us as a diocese?
What might we have to change in order for us to reunify into one diocese?
What possibilities or opportunities might be revealed in a reunified Diocese of Indiana?
The schedule of meetings is detailed below. We want to encourage you to attend in-person if that is possible. Being in the same room will allow for the best connection and sharing. If you can’t make any of the in-person meetings, please join us for our Zoom meeting. We want to hear from everyone.
Western Deanery
Sunday, May 18, 2 p.m. (CDT), St. Andrew (Valparaiso)
Central Deanery
Sunday, May 18, 3-4:40 p.m. (EDT), St. Michael and All Angels (South Bend)
Eastern Deanery
Monday, May 12, 5:30-7 p.m. (EDT), Holy Family (Angola)
Sunday, May 18, 2-3:30 p.m. (EDT), St. Alban (Fort Wayne)
Sunday, June 1, 1:30-3 p.m. (EDT), St. Andrew (Kokomo)
Zoom for those unable to attend an in-person session
Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m. (EDT) Register here.
God has abundantly blessed the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana. We know that whether we continue as a separate diocese or reunify into one, God will continue to bless and guide us on the way. Join us to discuss these blessings and prepare ourselves for the next steps in Reunification Discernment.
Blessings,
Your Diocesan Deans
The Rev. Cathy Carpenter, St. Andrew’s, Valparaiso (Western, to be elected)
The Rev. T.J. Freeman, Trinity, Fort Wayne (Eastern)
The Rev. Jen Fulton, St. Michael and All Angels, South Bend (Central)
The Very Rev. Brian Grantz, The Cathedral of St. James, South Bend
Jun
1
1:30 PM13:30
Eastern Deanery Reunification Discernment Meeting (Kokomo)
Join us to discuss "What we Love About our Diocese and our Hopes for the Future."
At our recent clergy gatherings we began conversations regarding
what we love about our diocese
what might be important to bring with us into a reunified diocese
what might we reinforce in our current diocese if we decide to remain separate
what possibilities might we hope for in a reunified diocese.
We are inviting you to be part of these conversations by attending in-person deanery meetings as detailed below.
The meetings are not designed to answer specific questions about budgets, staffing, insurance, etc. We leave that important work in the hands of the Reunification Discernment Committee. Rather, we hope to gather in order to celebrate and name what makes the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana special to each of us: what we love, what we might miss, what has helped to make us who we are, and our hopes for the future. To accomplish this, we will begin our conversations with the following three questions using an Appreciative Inquiry approach:
How and where have we encountered God in our recent life within this diocese? (What do we love about our diocese?)
Where do you think God is calling us as a diocese?
What might we have to change in order for us to reunify into one diocese?
What possibilities or opportunities might be revealed in a reunified Diocese of Indiana?
The schedule of meetings is detailed below. We want to encourage you to attend in-person if that is possible. Being in the same room will allow for the best connection and sharing. If you can’t make any of the in-person meetings, please join us for our Zoom meeting. We want to hear from everyone.
Western Deanery
Sunday, May 18, 2 p.m. (CDT), St. Andrew (Valparaiso)
Central Deanery
Sunday, May 18, 3-4:40 p.m. (EDT), St. Michael and All Angels (South Bend)
Eastern Deanery
Monday, May 12, 5:30-7 p.m. (EDT), Holy Family (Angola)
Sunday, May 18, 2-3:30 p.m. (EDT), St. Alban (Fort Wayne)
Sunday, June 1, 1:30-3 p.m. (EDT), St. Andrew (Kokomo)
Zoom for those unable to attend an in-person session
Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m. (EDT) Register here.
God has abundantly blessed the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana. We know that whether we continue as a separate diocese or reunify into one, God will continue to bless and guide us on the way. Join us to discuss these blessings and prepare ourselves for the next steps in Reunification Discernment.
Blessings,
Your Diocesan Deans
The Rev. Cathy Carpenter, St. Andrew’s, Valparaiso (Western, to be elected)
The Rev. T.J. Freeman, Trinity, Fort Wayne (Eastern)
The Rev. Jen Fulton, St. Michael and All Angels, South Bend (Central)
The Very Rev. Brian Grantz, The Cathedral of St. James, South Bend
May
22
6:00 PM18:00
Installation of the Rev. Cathy Carpenter
Join the people of St. Andrew’s, Valparaiso, at 6 p.m. CDT for the installation of the Rev. Cathy Carpenter as their new rector.
May
18
3:00 PM15:00
Central Deanery Reunification Discernment Meeting (South Bend)
Join us to discuss "What we Love About our Diocese and our Hopes for the Future."
At our recent clergy gatherings we began conversations regarding
what we love about our diocese
what might be important to bring with us into a reunified diocese
what might we reinforce in our current diocese if we decide to remain separate
what possibilities might we hope for in a reunified diocese.
We are inviting you to be part of these conversations by attending in-person deanery meetings as detailed below.
The meetings are not designed to answer specific questions about budgets, staffing, insurance, etc. We leave that important work in the hands of the Reunification Discernment Committee. Rather, we hope to gather in order to celebrate and name what makes the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana special to each of us: what we love, what we might miss, what has helped to make us who we are, and our hopes for the future. To accomplish this, we will begin our conversations with the following three questions using an Appreciative Inquiry approach:
How and where have we encountered God in our recent life within this diocese? (What do we love about our diocese?)
Where do you think God is calling us as a diocese?
What might we have to change in order for us to reunify into one diocese?
What possibilities or opportunities might be revealed in a reunified Diocese of Indiana?
The schedule of meetings is detailed below. We want to encourage you to attend in-person if that is possible. Being in the same room will allow for the best connection and sharing. If you can’t make any of the in-person meetings, please join us for our Zoom meeting. We want to hear from everyone.
Western Deanery
Sunday, May 18, 2 p.m. (CDT), St. Andrew (Valparaiso)
Central Deanery
Sunday, May 18, 3-4:40 p.m. (EDT), St. Michael and All Angels (South Bend)
Eastern Deanery
Monday, May 12, 5:30-7 p.m. (EDT), Holy Family (Angola)
Sunday, May 18, 2-3:30 p.m. (EDT), St. Alban (Fort Wayne)
Sunday, June 1, 1:30-3 p.m. (EDT), St. Andrew (Kokomo)
Zoom for those unable to attend an in-person session
Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m. (EDT) Register here.
God has abundantly blessed the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana. We know that whether we continue as a separate diocese or reunify into one, God will continue to bless and guide us on the way. Join us to discuss these blessings and prepare ourselves for the next steps in Reunification Discernment.
Blessings,
Your Diocesan Deans
The Rev. Cathy Carpenter, St. Andrew’s, Valparaiso (Western, to be elected)
The Rev. T.J. Freeman, Trinity, Fort Wayne (Eastern)
The Rev. Jen Fulton, St. Michael and All Angels, South Bend (Central)
The Very Rev. Brian Grantz, The Cathedral of St. James, South Bend
May
18
2:00 PM14:00
Eastern Deanery Reunification Discernment Meeting (Fort Wayne)
Join us to discuss "What we Love About our Diocese and our Hopes for the Future."
At our recent clergy gatherings we began conversations regarding
what we love about our diocese
what might be important to bring with us into a reunified diocese
what might we reinforce in our current diocese if we decide to remain separate
what possibilities might we hope for in a reunified diocese.
We are inviting you to be part of these conversations by attending in-person deanery meetings as detailed below.
The meetings are not designed to answer specific questions about budgets, staffing, insurance, etc. We leave that important work in the hands of the Reunification Discernment Committee. Rather, we hope to gather in order to celebrate and name what makes the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana special to each of us: what we love, what we might miss, what has helped to make us who we are, and our hopes for the future. To accomplish this, we will begin our conversations with the following three questions using an Appreciative Inquiry approach:
How and where have we encountered God in our recent life within this diocese? (What do we love about our diocese?)
Where do you think God is calling us as a diocese?
What might we have to change in order for us to reunify into one diocese?
What possibilities or opportunities might be revealed in a reunified Diocese of Indiana?
The schedule of meetings is detailed below. We want to encourage you to attend in-person if that is possible. Being in the same room will allow for the best connection and sharing. If you can’t make any of the in-person meetings, please join us for our Zoom meeting. We want to hear from everyone.
Western Deanery
Sunday, May 18, 2 p.m. (CDT), St. Andrew (Valparaiso)
Central Deanery
Sunday, May 18, 3-4:40 p.m. (EDT), St. Michael and All Angels (South Bend)
Eastern Deanery
Monday, May 12, 5:30-7 p.m. (EDT), Holy Family (Angola)
Sunday, May 18, 2-3:30 p.m. (EDT), St. Alban (Fort Wayne)
Sunday, June 1, 1:30-3 p.m. (EDT), St. Andrew (Kokomo)
Zoom for those unable to attend an in-person session
Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m. (EDT) Register here.
God has abundantly blessed the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana. We know that whether we continue as a separate diocese or reunify into one, God will continue to bless and guide us on the way. Join us to discuss these blessings and prepare ourselves for the next steps in Reunification Discernment.
Blessings,
Your Diocesan Deans
The Rev. Cathy Carpenter, St. Andrew’s, Valparaiso (Western, to be elected)
The Rev. T.J. Freeman, Trinity, Fort Wayne (Eastern)
The Rev. Jen Fulton, St. Michael and All Angels, South Bend (Central)
The Very Rev. Brian Grantz, The Cathedral of St. James, South Bend
May
18
2:00 PM14:00
Western Deanery Reunification Discernment Meeting (Valparaiso)
Join us to discuss "What we Love About our Diocese and our Hopes for the Future."
At our recent clergy gatherings we began conversations regarding
what we love about our diocese
what might be important to bring with us into a reunified diocese
what might we reinforce in our current diocese if we decide to remain separate
what possibilities might we hope for in a reunified diocese.
We are inviting you to be part of these conversations by attending in-person deanery meetings as detailed below.
The meetings are not designed to answer specific questions about budgets, staffing, insurance, etc. We leave that important work in the hands of the Reunification Discernment Committee. Rather, we hope to gather in order to celebrate and name what makes the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana special to each of us: what we love, what we might miss, what has helped to make us who we are, and our hopes for the future. To accomplish this, we will begin our conversations with the following three questions using an Appreciative Inquiry approach:
How and where have we encountered God in our recent life within this diocese? (What do we love about our diocese?)
Where do you think God is calling us as a diocese?
What might we have to change in order for us to reunify into one diocese?
What possibilities or opportunities might be revealed in a reunified Diocese of Indiana?
The schedule of meetings is detailed below. We want to encourage you to attend in-person if that is possible. Being in the same room will allow for the best connection and sharing. If you can’t make any of the in-person meetings, please join us for our Zoom meeting. We want to hear from everyone.
Western Deanery
Sunday, May 18, 2 p.m. (CDT), St. Andrew (Valparaiso)
Central Deanery
Sunday, May 18, 3-4:40 p.m. (EDT), St. Michael and All Angels (South Bend)
Eastern Deanery
Monday, May 12, 5:30-7 p.m. (EDT), Holy Family (Angola)
Sunday, May 18, 2-3:30 p.m. (EDT), St. Alban (Fort Wayne)
Sunday, June 1, 1:30-3 p.m. (EDT), St. Andrew (Kokomo)
Zoom for those unable to attend an in-person session
Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m. (EDT) Register here.
God has abundantly blessed the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana. We know that whether we continue as a separate diocese or reunify into one, God will continue to bless and guide us on the way. Join us to discuss these blessings and prepare ourselves for the next steps in Reunification Discernment.
Blessings,
Your Diocesan Deans
The Rev. Cathy Carpenter, St. Andrew’s, Valparaiso (Western, to be elected)
The Rev. T.J. Freeman, Trinity, Fort Wayne (Eastern)
The Rev. Jen Fulton, St. Michael and All Angels, South Bend (Central)
The Very Rev. Brian Grantz, The Cathedral of St. James, South Bend
May
16
to May 18
2025 Spring Jr./Sr. High Youth Retreat
When: May 16-18, 2025
Where: Wawasee Episcopal Retreat Center
Cost: $25
RSVP: Space is limited and is first come, first served.
The Spring Youth Retreat for the Diocese of Northern Indiana is for all youth in the diocese in 6th – 12th grade.
This is a busy time of year when students are preparing for the end of the school year, finals and getting ready for what their summer holds. The purpose for this retreat will be to gather, relax and hang out with friends.
On Saturday, we will bring the outdoor furniture up from the basement and prepare the outside of the building and grounds for the summer. We'll prepare the All Saints grounds for the upcoming summer season too. They are doing some exciting things with the grounds and landscaping.
Pizza will be provided on Friday night. We are asking parents to pick up their youth on Sunday, at 11 a.m.
Please note that the Medical Form has changed and it will now cover the full year for retreats held at the Wawasee Center. Please go to the Registration Link, fill out the registration and then fill out the Medical Forms with medications form. These forms are through Air Table, a new format that is all digital so we have the ability to save them and use them for the entire year.
Reminder, you will need to bring:
modest pajamas
casual clothing for Saturday, we will be bringing up outdoor furniture
warm clothing if you would like to go outside and it may still be chilly.
toiletries, towel and wash cloth
sleeping bag
pillow
a snack to share
Looking forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks! If you have any questions, contact Carol Bianchini at 574-551-3087.
May
12
5:30 PM17:30
Eastern Deanery Reunification Discernment Meeting (Angola)
Join us to discuss "What we Love About our Diocese and our Hopes for the Future."
At our recent clergy gatherings we began conversations regarding
what we love about our diocese
what might be important to bring with us into a reunified diocese
what might we reinforce in our current diocese if we decide to remain separate
what possibilities might we hope for in a reunified diocese.
We are inviting you to be part of these conversations by attending in-person deanery meetings as detailed below.
The meetings are not designed to answer specific questions about budgets, staffing, insurance, etc. We leave that important work in the hands of the Reunification Discernment Committee. Rather, we hope to gather in order to celebrate and name what makes the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana special to each of us: what we love, what we might miss, what has helped to make us who we are, and our hopes for the future. To accomplish this, we will begin our conversations with the following three questions using an Appreciative Inquiry approach:
How and where have we encountered God in our recent life within this diocese? (What do we love about our diocese?)
Where do you think God is calling us as a diocese?
What might we have to change in order for us to reunify into one diocese?
What possibilities or opportunities might be revealed in a reunified Diocese of Indiana?
The schedule of meetings is detailed below. We want to encourage you to attend in-person if that is possible. Being in the same room will allow for the best connection and sharing. If you can’t make any of the in-person meetings, please join us for our Zoom meeting. We want to hear from everyone.
Western Deanery
Sunday, May 18, 2 p.m. (CDT), St. Andrew (Valparaiso)
Central Deanery
Sunday, May 18, 3-4:40 p.m. (EDT), St. Michael and All Angels (South Bend)
Eastern Deanery
Monday, May 12, 5:30-7 p.m. (EDT), Holy Family (Angola)
Sunday, May 18, 2-3:30 p.m. (EDT), St. Alban (Fort Wayne)
Sunday, June 1, 5-6:30 p.m. (EDT), St. Andrew (Kokomo)
Zoom for those unable to attend an in-person session
Saturday, June 7, Time TBD
God has abundantly blessed the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana. We know that whether we continue as a separate diocese or reunify into one, God will continue to bless and guide us on the way. Join us to discuss these blessings and prepare ourselves for the next steps in Reunification Discernment.
Blessings,
Your Diocesan Deans
The Rev. Cathy Carpenter, St. Andrew’s, Valparaiso (Western, to be elected)
The Rev. T.J. Freeman, Trinity, Fort Wayne (Eastern)
The Rev. Jen Fulton, St. Michael and All Angels, South Bend (Central)
The Very Rev. Brian Grantz, The Cathedral of St. James, South Bend
Apr
29
to May 9
Pilgrimage to Assisi, Italy
Who: Anyone from the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana, and beyond!
When: April 29 - May 9, 2025
Where: Assisi, Italy – Staying at a convent of Franciscan sisters in Assisi
Why: Explore, learn, & spend quiet time with God in a holy place with fellow Episcopalians
How much: ~$3,200 (Based on double occupancy, includes 3 meals daily and transport to/from Rome FCO airport on arrival/departure days. Airfare is separate.)
What exactly is pilgrimage? Pilgrimage begins when a person first experiences a longing to step away from the everyday, to travel, and to experience the sacredness of both the journey and the destination. It ends only when/if the precious memories and learnings are forgotten. Pilgrims prepare for, travel, and receive experiences differently than tourists, listening for and experiencing the Holy along the way.
What will we be doing? Following in the footsteps of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi, Bishop Doug and the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana invite you to join us on an 11-day journey to the beautiful city of Assisi, led by the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. Our days will be spent exploring the spiritual homes of Saints Francis and Clare, while nurturing our own relationship with God along the way. Unlike a tourist’s itinerary, our days will be divided between prayer time, learning and exploring time, and contemplative time (which can be used for any of our favorite contemplative practices).
Why this opportunity? (From Missioner Michelle Walker) I first experienced a Shalem Pilgrimage in 2018 on a journey to the holy island of Iona. I can attest that it was a truly life-altering experience for me. Without the need to rush from location to location and take in every possible adventure, I was able to truly sink into the experience of my destination and the holy people who were there before me. The time spent exploring contemplative practices ignited a desire for more time with God that continues to grow within me. Therefore, when Bishop Doug and I began talking about a Diocesan pilgrimage a few years ago, I couldn’t help but explore the Assisi Pilgrimage they offer. In reaching out to Shalem, they were delighted to partner with us. Bishop Doug will experience this pilgrimage April 16-24, 2024 to discern how our Episcopal practices can be incorporated alongside their well-established activities in this sacred place. Watch our EDNIN social media for his discoveries along the way.
What else do I need to know right now?
Complete the Assisi Pilgrimage Interest Form.
Registration and down payments will be taken in August 2024, coordinated by Shalem.
At that time, the price will be firm. It is expected to over near $3,200, excluding airfare.
Space is limited to 24 people.
This year's trip details can be found here.
Questions may be directed to Missioner Michelle.
A terrific book to read about pilgrimage is The Art of Pilgrimage: The Seeker's Guide to Making Travel Sacred by Phil Cousineau.
Thank you for your prayerful consideration about whether this pilgrimage might be right for you!
Apr
11
to Apr 12
2025 Deacon and Diaconal Postulant Retreat
The Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana cordially invites you to join our deacons and diaconal postulants for an overnight retreat at the Wawasee Episcopal Center in Syracuse, IN from the evening of Friday, April 11 to the afternoon of Saturday, April 12.
An official agenda will soon follow.
Apr
10
10:00 AM10:00
2025 Blessing of Oils and Renewal of Vows
Please join us for the Blessing of Holy Oils and Renewal of Ordination Vows. Bishop Doug will be presiding and Bishop Timothy Graham, bishop of the ELCA Indiana-Kentucky Synod, will be preaching. A reception will be provided afterwards. Please RSVP by April 3 for each person attending indicating what oils you need, if you are attending the reception, and if you have any dietary restrictions.
Clergy are invited to vest and process. The festal color is purple.
Mar
10
to Mar 12
2025 Spring Clergy Conference with The Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis
Register now for our March 10-12, 2025 joint clergy conference at Waycross Camp and Conference Center with the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis. Details are available in the registration link.
The registration deadline is February 20. The expectation is that all parochial clergy will attend the clergy conference. If you are unable to attend, please email Bishop Doug.
Realm registration:
Participants do not need a Realm account to complete a registration. If you have any existing Realm accounts and have trouble accessing the registration, it is recommended that you (a) make sure you are currently logged out of all Realm accounts and (b) try the registration link in a different browser. If the registration website still does not cooperate, please email Kelly Nickson or call (317) 926-5454 x104) for assistance.
Need a book?
If you have not already received your copy of How are you “Being”: Clergy Wellness in a Time of Uncertainty, please email Canon Michelle to request it.