May
30
1:00 PM13:00
Bishop Discernment Meeting - Kokomo (South)
Sat., May 30: St. Andrew, Kokomo, 1 p.m. (EDT)
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May
31
3:00 PM15:00
Bishop Discernment Meeting - Fort Wayne (East)
Sun., May 31: St. Alban’s, Fort Wayne, 3 p.m. (EDT)
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
6
1:00 PM13:00
Bishop Discernment Meeting - Valparaiso (West)
Sat., June 6: St. Andrew’s, Valparaiso, 1 p.m. (CDT)
Jun
7
3:00 PM15:00
Bishop Discernment Meeting - Mishawaka (North)
Sun., June 7: St. Paul’s, Mishawaka, 3 p.m. (EDT)
Jun
13
10:00 AM10:00
Bishop Discernment Meeting - Munster (West)
Sat., June 13: St. Paul’s, Munster, 10 a.m. (CDT)
Jun
14
to Jun 20
Episcopal Youth Camp 2025
The Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana Summer Youth Camp is offered for students entering 3rd-9th grades in the 2026/2027 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 $525 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.
At the end of this registration, there will be a link to fill out the medical information form. This needs to be done at the time of registration. Please be prepared with insurance info, tetanus shot dates, and prescription medication information. If you have any questions, please email the Missioners for Camping Ministries.
Jun
20
12:00 PM12:00
2026 South Bend Pride Festival
Volunteer to share God’s love with the LGBTQ+ and Ally community!
Jun
27
2:00 PM14:00
Pride Eucharist
Join us in celebrating the beauty, strength, and sacred worth of the LGBTQ+ community at this special Eucharist.
Jul
12
to Jul 18
Jul
30
to Aug 1
Province V Youth Event
Join us for a meaningful and spirit-filled gathering centered on our shared commitment to the Baptismal Covenant and how we are called to live in community—both inside and outside the church. Rooted in the promise “We will, with God’s help,” this event invites us to reflect on how faith shapes our relationships, our service, and our daily lives.
Jul
31
to Aug 1
Big Provincial Gathering 2026
The Big Provincial Gathering (BPG) is an opportunity to meet new people and connect with others who share your ministry passions. It is structured like a "ministry fair" so that people may host workshops and conversations to share program and resource ideas with others. Join in this amazing event to get resources for your local ministry context. For questions, 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.
May
11
to May 13
2026 Spring Clergy Conference
The 2026 Spring Clergy Conference takes place May 11-13 at Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center. The focus will be on E-Connect.
Ministry can be tough, and let’s be honest—sometimes it feels like you’re figuring it out alone. That’s where E-Connect comes in. We walk alongside faith leaders and ministry teams, helping them listen deeply—to God, to each other, and to the communities they serve—so they can take their next faithful step with confidence. Whether you’re navigating change, revitalizing your church, or discerning a new mission, we provide the coaching, support, and tools to help you move forward. Ministry isn’t meant to be a solo journey—let’s do this together.
Parochial Clergy - It is the expectation that parochial clergy attend the Spring Clergy Conference. If you are unable to attend, please complete this Google Form. Thank you.
Apr
10
to Apr 12
2026 Spring Youth Retreat
When: April 10, 2026, 7 p.m. through April 12, 2026, 11 a.m.
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 for some spiritual reflection, relax, and hang out with friends.
On Saturday, we will continue our new tradition by bringing the outdoor furniture up from the basement and preparing the outside of the building and grounds for the summer.
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 form 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; 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 send her an email.
Mar
30
6:00 PM18:00
Mar
27
to Mar 28
2026 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, March 27 to the afternoon of Saturday, March 28. Contact The Rev. Cn. Clay Berkley for additional information.
Register by Friday, March 13.
Mar
26
10:00 AM10:00
Mar
23
2:00 PM14:00
Prayer Vigil for Immigrant Community at Miami Correctional Facility
Miami Correctional Facility, at the southwest corner of W 800 S and Highway 31
Mar
15
2:00 PM14:00
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.
Mar
14
10:00 AM10:00
Vestry Resource Day
Please join us for The Diocesan Vestry Resource Day on Saturday, March 14 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. to be held at The Cathedral of St. James located at 117 N. Lafayette Blvd., South Bend, IN. Our plenary speaker will focus on Legal Issues facing our Congregations: What are your policies if ICE comes to your doors? We will hear from Katie Elliott, Director of St. Margaret’s House, as she shares the challenges they face.
Workshop opportunities will focus on:
Vestry Meeting: What is your agenda?
Property & Loan or Standing Committee: When should you call them?
Financial Support & A Mission Centered Budget: Looking at things differently
Safe Church Guidelines, Policies and Requirements: How and Why we set up training
Lunch will be provided.
Mar
6
to Mar 7
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.
Feb
23
6:00 PM18:00
Feb
15
1:00 PM13:00
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.