All Saints Indianapolis

Easter Sermon by Father Tom

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2010-04-20T21:10:19-04:00

It was difficult to plan projects for her class because there was one kid, Billy, who really couldn’t keep up with the class any more. The teacher wished his parents would transfer him to a special school so that Billy could be protected from embarrassment. When it came to projects or anything out of the ordinary, the teacher was always afraid that the other kids would laugh at Billy’s efforts. ...She distributed to each student an empty Leggs container, you know the kind of package that looks like an egg. ...And Billy said, “In the spring, the tomb was empty and that brought new life to everyone.” ...And that Jesus will meet them in the future when they get back home. ...Some of us are blessed with the kind of faith that convinces us about the resurrection. ... Maybe we got up this Easter morning hoping that things would be different, and they aren’t. If you are in that category remember the Gospel of an empty tomb. ... And remember Billy who was a witness to the power of that promise.

Easter Vigil Sermon by Father Gordon

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2010-04-20T21:09:01-04:00

So how come we are here in church singing Glory to God on high with gusto - as if it were already Easter and the sun was shining on the daffodils. ...All they have is an empty tomb, the strange announcement that Jesus is risen and the reminder of what Jesus had talked about – his own betrayal and death and “rising again”, whatever that might mean. ...And, yes, the story of the women who are still afraid is an Easter story. ... If we are going to experience Easter, it will probably happen like it happened to the women at the tomb. ... We are still here in Indianapolis, Indiana, in the midst of a recession and in the midst of a world that seems hell bent on going to hell. ... All we have tonight is the announcement given to the women and the reminder of what Jesus talked about – suffering, death, and rising again. ...We might as well face the fact that it is not enough to tell us exactly what happened back there 20 centuries ago. ... It is not enough to make us understand what being raised from the dead really means or what it looks like. ...It was, for example, enough to give the women courage to run from the tomb and share the announcement and the reminder with a frightened bunch of men. ...Let us listen once more to the reminder: “Remember how he told you, that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.”

Palm Sunday Sermon by Father Tom

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2010-03-29T16:22:50-04:00

Perhaps nothing captures that contrast more than comparing the crowd which cheers Jesus as he enters Jerusalem and the crowd which yells “Kill Him”. That is the contrast we have acted out this morning singing All Glory Laud and Honor as marched into church with palms and then speaking our part in the dramatic reading of the Passion: Crucify Him. ... Could it be that we are supposed to understand that some of the same people yelled both Hosanna and Crucify Him? Could it be that we are supposed to see ourselves as people quite capable of both cheering and killing him? ...There is the danger of anti-Semitism, of thinking it is Jews not people like us who try to get rid of Jesus. And there is the danger of underestimating Jesus, of weakening him, unless we see that he is so threatening to our normal way of doing things that people do want to get rid of him. ...It was a time when both Jesus, who probably came from that peasant class, and his landless followers could have meant the Lord’s prayer literally. ... I had been thinking about things like that and about some of the rhetoric of the current health care struggle in Congress. ...How can such a good guy, or any of those politicians be so far from, at least in my understanding of the Jesus of the gospel? ...We need someone who was put on a cross by good people like ourselves.

About Susie Mallory

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2010-03-01T13:44:50-05:00

The following video was brought to our attention by Nancy Adams and concerns former parishioner Susie Mallory.

A Remembrance of Jason Overall by Greg Allen

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2010-01-24T16:02:53-05:00

My favorite memory of Jason has to do with how Jason helped us as a congregation to understand that even though we did not have the huge kitchen we could still give a mean party for around 100. Several years ago Father Steve asked me to pull together a Mardi Gras celebration but he was concerned that it had to be for a fairly small group. I told Jason that I was sure we could give a really nice party for around 100 people (an unthinkable number to Father Steve) in the parish hall if we had standing cocktail tables. And because I knew how to make them 3" high in cardboard, I was sure they could be made 4 feet high of wood and would store flat. Jason jumped in and we made them together in the organ shop. I have always felt that music and food do more to bring a congregation than anything else and I believe that Jason's contribution on both levels made us a much stronger church. How many gatherings have I seen at All Saints for large groups where those tables were used? I have lost count. And so when we get gather together to celebrate in the parish hall this Fat Tuesday, I will think of the sweet unassuming man who made the tables with his own hands. Jason Overall.

Fun Christmas Lights Display

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-12-02T09:29:42-05:00

Amazing Grace Techno - Computer Controlled Christmas Lights from Richard Holdman on Vimeo.

All Saints Organ on YouTube

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-11-30T13:57:50-05:00

Organist Marko Petricic has posted a video on YouTube, sort of a documentary on his career, that includes playing on the organ in our very own gallery.

Weekly Communications

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-11-29T08:16:39-05:00

If you are not receiving our regular Wednesday email announcements, please notify us at the office. We are also mailing these announcements out every week to those who do not have email access. Please help us communicate events to the parish in a timely manner by sending in requests at least two weeks in advance. As always, your comments are welcome!

Video Did Not Kill The Radio Star

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-11-29T08:16:01-05:00

You can hear Jason Overall’s Arts at All Saints interview on WFYI’s Art of the Matter on our website at www.allsaintsindy.org/outreach/arts-at-all-saints.html.

Loaves and Fishes and Other Dishes

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-11-29T08:15:24-05:00

Please submit your favorite recipes, along with the reason it is a favorite dish. Drop the recipe in the box in the back of the church or email to admin@allsaintsindy.org. If you emailed your recipes into the office before, please do so again.

All Saints Health Ministries

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-11-29T08:15:03-05:00

Sister Ellen has begun the church’s ministry program. Call her with any questions or concerns at 777-2386.

Christmas Eve Cleaning

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-11-29T08:14:15-05:00

(Wed., December 23, 2 PM) Contact Steve Jamison for details at sjamison1975@att.net or 554-7811 to help out.

Greening of the Church

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-11-29T08:13:49-05:00

(Saturday, December 19, 11 AM) Contact Kent Inman for details at hannaave@comcast.net or 856-3380 to assist in this annual tradition.

Upcoming Forum

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-11-29T08:13:13-05:00

(December 13) Living the Questions—Incarnation: Divinely Human

Sunday School Pageant

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-11-29T08:12:42-05:00

(Sunday, December 13) Our annual tradition of having the Sunday School children perform will take place during the service on December 13.

Advent Lessons and Carols

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-11-29T08:12:08-05:00

(Sunday, December 6, 5 PM) Music will include congregational singing from the Hymnal and the choir singing music of Schütz and Brahms.

Lasagna Dinner Fundraiser

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-11-29T08:11:09-05:00

(Friday, December 4, 6 PM) This fellowship evening in the parish hall will benefit the general fund, the Sunday School, and provide Christmas dinner for families in need in our community. Suggested donation: $10 per person, $20 family maximum. It will be co-hosted by the Sunday School kids! There is a sign-up sheet in back of the church.

October AIDS Walk

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-10-17T09:49:20-04:00

All Saints participated in the AIDS Walk on Saturday, October 10, with 9 Team members walking the 3 mile route. Team members proudly carried the All Saints banner. Parishioners supported this event in many ways, by monetary contributions, joining the Team on-line, and walking in this event. The amount of funds raised is not yet determined. Thanks to all for supporting this important cause that provides emergency shelter, utilities, food, medicine and other daily living needs.

September Yard Sale

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-10-17T09:39:36-04:00

Fr. Jeff Bower, Rector at St. John's Episcopal Church in Speedway, accepted the check for $ 1,500 from the proceeds of the September 19 yard sale at last Sunday's forum, led by the Outreach Committee. These funds will be used for the food pantry at St. John's and will benefit several families. Many thanks to everyone in the parish that participated in so many different ways to make the yard sale so successful. The remaining balance of funds from the yard sale, approximately $ 1,500, will benefit the Operating Fund at All Saints.

Sacred Spain

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-10-07T19:47:47-04:00

Sacred Spain: art and belief in the Spanish World Exhibit at IMA Oct 11 - January 3, 2010 coordinated by Richard McCoy (restorer of Mary statue) Mr. Richard McCoy, (who restored All Saints’ statue of the Virgin Mary) who is on the staff of the sculpture restoration department at the Indiana Museum of Art, stopped by All Saints to give the parish some flyers about an upcoming exhibit he coordinated. Richard just returned two weeks ago after spending two months in Spain arranging with museums in Madria, Valencia and Toledo as well as other Spanish cities for priceless art pieces to be on loan to the IMA. Masters’ works by El Greco and Velasquez among others will be on display. Flyers are on the back table in Church (as of October 4) for “Free Admission.”

Photos from the 2009 Yard Sale

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-09-19T18:54:28-04:00

Thanks to everyone who got up before the sun rose to set up and participate in this wonderful event. It was a glorious day and a lot of people who had never been inside All Saints before, stopped in to look at the church—as well as hunt for great bargains! More to come ....

Pew Cards

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-09-19T18:51:09-04:00

Beginning September 20th, you will find something new in the slots with your hymnals and prayer books. Using a design by Don Bryant, All Saints has placed cards in the pews to solicit your feedback. You can fill out these cards and place them in the collection plate during the offertory, or you can email the administrative office with any concerns or requests. We need to hear from you!

Let There Be (Sky)Light

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-09-19T18:47:57-04:00

The skylights have been replaced! Let there be light and no water leakage. Thanks to Chuck Braden for the photos.

New Article: Chapels of All Saints

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-09-11T15:16:57-04:00

A new article titled Chapels of All Saints can be found here.

Father Steve's Last Newsletter

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-09-07T01:32:22-04:00

Father Steve's last newsletter can be found here.

Treasurer's Report

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-08-13T18:05:57-04:00

Economic news from All Saints parallels that of the national economy: Things look a little bit less bad this month than they did last month, but they are still pretty bad. ...We planned to cover this with an operating fund surplus at 2008 year end of $38,250. Your vestry is putting in place plans which hopefully will result in some growth in income for year 2010. ... If we continue at this rate for the rest of the year, we project a year end deficit of $36,497, effectively wiping out the operating fund surplus. This deficit projection is ~$10,000 less than it was last month, because the Diocese reversed its decision to withhold $10,000 in support funds which had been agreed upon three years ago. That money came in a lump sum in July, obviously skewing our income figures toward positive territory for the month. Prorated pledge income at the end of July was 96.6% of amount pledged, higher than the national average. However, several large pledges were paid in full in January, and we can expect that percentage to sag as the year progresses. Plate receipts were only 41% of budget for July, paralleling a decline in attendance during the summer. ...Your treasurer sincerely thanks those of you who are maintaining your pledge during these difficult times and hopes that our generosity will grow as we struggle to keep our financial head above water.

Bratwurst Fest

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-08-13T18:05:29-04:00

Father Tom Honderich, a member of our esteemed affiliated clergy, is a whiz at creating a German-style meal of bratwurst, sauerkraut, potato salad...you get the idea! He has offered his services to pull together a summer event and he needs help with organizing, cooking and serving—where can you help? Please help us with this new event which hopefully will become a long standing tradition.

Loaves and Fishes and Other Dishes

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-08-13T18:04:56-04:00

A perfect Christmas gift! We have some great cooks at All Saints and it is time to create the third version of our Parish cookbook Loaves and Fishes & Other Dishes. The last one was published 2002, so we have had years to experiment since then. If there is a tried-and-true recipe from previous editions, please submit that with an explanation of why it is so good or when you serve it. With new recipes, please include a small introduction so we understand why the recipe is important to you, how you found it, etc.- every dish has a story! Please send your recipes to admin@allsaintsindy.org or put them in the basket at the back of the church.

Sunday School Security

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-08-13T18:04:18-04:00

We need a person to make sure that the children at All Saints' Sunday School are safe. This involves making sure every Sunday there is someone patrolling the Parish Hall while the children are in school. We've had many people drop in to ask for help or use the rest room during the Service and we need someone to take care of these things so the teachers can concentrate on the kids.

Church Assessment Tool

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-08-13T18:03:47-04:00

The CAT survey took place during the first few weeks of June and we had a great response rate - 65 of you took the time to give us feedback on your experience at All Saints. Our consultant, Russ Crabtree, is presently analyzing the data and he will come to Indianapolis to meet with the Vestry on August 29th and present a full report. The information will be shared with the entire congregation in a variety of formats so stay tuned for those plans. The timing of the CAT couldn't have been better because we can use this information to help us articulate what our church is and what we are looking for as we go forward after Father Steve's recently announced retirement. Thank you so much for taking the time to give the Vestry your feedback.

Outreach Committee Summary

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-08-13T18:02:51-04:00

Sock and underwear collections  A bin is available and donations are given to Centered Around Christ, at Lockerbie United Methodist Church. Most recipients are homeless. Men's boxer shorts are particularly needed. AIDS Walk  Plan to participate in the AIDS Walk with All Saints members on Saturday, October 10th. More information will be forthcoming. Drivers needed If there are any parishioners interested in providing rides on occasion, as a backup for the regular drivers, please notify Patricia Griffin at 317-638-1320, or patriciasgriffin@hotmail.com. Please share your ideas with Committee members: Kent Inman, Morris Robey, Jane Billman, Tricia Clark, Jesse Clark, Cathy Scott, Joan Head, Lance Ratliff and Patricia Griffin.

Guild of Lectors Report

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-08-13T18:02:25-04:00

Currently there are 16 devoted members of All Saints that serve in the lay ministry of reading or proclaiming the First Lesson during Mass on Sundays and special occasions. But because of relocation and transfers, our numbers are down from a norm of 20 or so. If you are interested in joining this ministry, please contact Brantley Alexander after Mass or by email (brantleyalexander@earthlink.net) or by phone (919-2766). I will be happy to answer any questions about this ministry and its requirements. The process is straightforward, each lector is informed in advance about the date of her/his reading and is provided with the text of the reading and any additional information that will make the reading more meaningful. For the most part, the First Lesson is selected from an Old Testament book, but occasionally (for instance, during the Great Fifty Days of Easter), the First Lesson may be taken from the Acts of the Apostles. We look forward to having a larger group of parishioners who serve in this important ministry. If you have an interest in this ministry, let me hear from you.

Art Supplies for the Julian Center

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-08-13T18:01:53-04:00

The Julian Center will be able to use school and art supplies on an ongoing basis. Right now there are many Back-to-School specials, so it is a great time to stock up. The dollars will stretch much farther now than later in the school year. The bin (once used for Africa supplies) will be back in church at the beginning of August. The Julian Center has clients year round, so they can use supplies now as well as later. When women and their children are uprooted, they don’t have time to gather all their personal belongings-including school supplies. Also, the Julian Center has an art therapy program that can use supplies.

Damien Center Update

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-08-13T18:01:33-04:00

Thanks to all the generous donors of bags of food and other items to the Damien Center. As of mid-July, All Saints has donated approximately 75 bags! The Damien Center is very grateful for all the donations, and so, of course are the clients. ... Hopefully, the monthly suggestions have been helpful for shopping ideas. ...The Coby Palmer Fund (named after our own Coby Palmer) raised $2,200 as of early July to benefit the Damien Center food pantry. ...A bin for food pantry collections is available and suggested monthly donations are posted. For August: 4 roll package toilet tissue, tooth paste, tooth brush, deodorant, shampoo, bar soap, 1 package disposable razors. For September: 5 to 10 cans of soup, bags or box of soup, saltine or oyster crackers, apple sauce. You may package together suggested items or bring single items. Any and all items are appreciated.

Outreach Report

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-08-13T18:01:07-04:00

Thanks to all the generous donors of bags of food and other items to the Damien Center. As of mid-July, All Saints has donated approximately 75 bags! The Damien Center is very grateful for all the donations, and so, of course are the clients. ... Hopefully, the monthly suggestions have been helpful for shopping ideas. And remember, they even need your empty bags! The Coby Palmer Fund (named after our own Coby Palmer) raised $2,200 as of early July to benefit the Damien Center food pantry. ...Dining Out for Life raised $42,000 this year. Thank you to all who “Dined Out” at participating restaurants, spread the word to others, or helped at the restaurants in April. The AIDS Walk will be Saturday, October 10 this year. ... It has been a few years since All Saints had a presence in the Walk, so it is time to get your walking shoes ready.

Cathy Scott's Summer Church Mystery Shopper Experience

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-08-13T18:00:24-04:00

No, Cathy and Joan have not flown the coop! As part of Deacon Formation, Cathy is attending a different Episcopal church each Sunday to experience the hospitality and various worship styles. We are also getting great ideas about various outreach/inreach opportunities that other parishes are doing. We have returned to All Saints this summer only to fulfill our responsibilities on the altar. We miss everyone and will be back in September. We hope everyone is having a happy and restful summer!

All Saints Knitting Ministry

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-07-01T09:45:52-04:00

All Saints' Knitting Ministry meets twice monthly and is open to experienced and new knitters and to those who would like to learn. Currently, the group is making prayer shawls to be distributed to persons who are ill, are grieving, are celebrating a special event or who might just need a reminder that the parish cares and is thinking of them. Shawls can be either knit or crochet and there are no specific rules regarding pattern or yarn selection. Persons unable to attend the meetings are welcome to knit independently. This small group within the parish completed more than a dozen shawls that were blessed on June 7. If you are interested in knitting with this ministry but would like more information, please contact either Jane Billman (janieb1130@yahoo.com) or Rose Lane (johnlane5897@att.net). As we say at All Saints, "All are Welcome!"

Services Continue in Parish Hall

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-05-23T10:20:09-04:00

We will continue to observe services in the parish hall while construction on the roof is ongoing. If you view the brick front over the roof where the bell tower was to be built, you will notice all the new tuck pointing. Though not visible from the ground, the gutters are being relined with new copper. Next up: new slate tiles on the roof!

A Note From Cathryn Zampa

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-05-13T21:39:58-04:00

I have reproduced the letter and touched up a few of the photos for better viewing. — Paul G. ...Russell was a neurosurgeon who operated on one of our parishioners Cabell, when he was a little guy and hit by a motorcycle. ... As they ran out of the door they said “they don’t think he’ll make it.” ...It was ironic that both our baptismal certificates were lost, as both our parishes of origin had burned to the ground. I had before and after photos of the church with and without the parish hall for the priest here to believe my story. ...There is an album of y mothers wedding in 1952 at All Saints Church with the old altar before the brick addition, hiding somewhere in storage. ... They were married March 30th, and had to get special permission from the Bishop to marry during Lent. ...I remember watching the crane, in the 60’s, hit the side of the church as they tore down the old world structure where the brick altar window is now. I also recall putting Mary’s crown on my head (hey I was 15) when I was on the Jr. ...When my grandparents died I inherited the plaster remake of our All Saints coat of arms (half silver-half black with gold crown and gold lettering)—the big one is in the church.

Let The Light Shine In

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-05-11T19:17:05-04:00

Tim Jensen took these photos with his iPhone today as construction began on the new skylights. That’s a lot of light!

Easter Masses on Sunday

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-04-22T15:08:07-04:00

All Saints follows the ancient catholic tradition of sprinkling the congregation with holy water during the Easter Season, as a sign and reminder of our own baptism. The Rite of Sprinkling with Holy Water occurs during the Entrance Rite and after the Easter Acclamation which is sung, “Alleluia Christ is risen” to which the congregation sings in reply, “The Lord is risen indeed, Alleluia!” ...Dear friends, by water and the Holy Spirit we have been buried with Christ and raised to new life in him. Let us pray that the sprinkling of this water may recall to us our own baptism by which God has made us worthy to stand before him. ...O God of unchangeable power and eternal light: Look favorably on your whole Church, that wonderful and sacred mystery; by the effectual working of your providence, carry out in tranquillity the plan of salvation; let the whole world see and know that things which were cast down are being raised up, and things which had grown old are being made new, and that all things are being brought to their perfection by him through whom all things were made, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. ...Each Sunday in Easter, for the Rite of Sprinkling with Holy Water, the tradition has been to use a different Collect or [Prayer] from the Liturgy of the Word from the Holy Saturday Night Great Vigil of Easter. Thus on the 2nd Sunday of Easter, the priest sings the Collect above found on page 291 of The Book of Common Prayer. Then, on the third Sunday of Easter, another Collect is used from the Easter Vigil Liturgy of the Word, such as one of the Collects also on page 291, 290, 289 or 288 until we come down to the Seventh Sunday of Easter, the Sunday after the Ascension. The congregation is sprinkled with holy water as a reminder of baptism while the “Glory to God in the highest” is sung (“Gloria in excelsis”). The Mass then continues with the Collect of the particular Sunday in Eastertide as found in The Book of Common Prayer.

Indianapolis Star Article

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-04-04T16:02:28-04:00

In summer 2008, workers performing routine maintenance at All Saints Episcopal Church in Indianapolis tried carefully to move a statue of the Virgin Mary, but the 51-year-old sculpture broke in half. ...By e-mail, Giovangelo answered questions about the restoration process, as well as general questions about his church, which has been part of the fabric of Indianapolis since 1911. ...Answer: The statue of the Virgin Mary holding the child Jesus is the work of the late New York sculptor Robert Robbins, who was also responsible for some of the interior decoration of Trinity Episcopal Church in Indianapolis. ...Since our parish (which was originally built to be the Episcopal Cathedral in 1911) was named "All Saints," it is the reason that this particular title of the Virgin Mary was chosen at the time the statue was commissioned. ...While paintings, icons and statues of the Virgin Mary are common in many Episcopal churches today, All Saints was the first parish in the Diocese of Indianapolis to have a statue of Mary and votive (prayer) candles. ...Mary's shrine, light a candle and go to an area in the chapel to the left of the statue for private prayer while others are receiving Communion. ...A: Episcopalians are united in our diversity through our shared belief in the Gospel and in the use of worship services defined by The Book of Common Prayer. ...The Sign of the Cross, the use of incense, bowing to the altar, the use of holy water, holy oil for anointing -- these are all part of the Episcopal Church's catholic heritage, as is the use of Gregorian chant. ...Tyler McDonald of the Goulding & Wood organ builders in Indianapolis did the professional installation and wood restoration work on the cornice and niche construction of the backdrop -- or "Mary's house," as we affectionately refer to it. ...It is exactly nine months from Christmas Day; the Annunciation is based on Luke's Gospel, Chapter 1, in which the Angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will be the mother of the Savior.

Diocesan Outreach

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-04-02T18:06:00-04:00

The diocese has passed along two PDFs of outreach missions to Bor diocese in Sudan and the Brasilia diocese in Brazil, that can be viewed here and here.

Women's Week

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-04-02T10:56:40-04:00

Women’s Week: A Summer Retreat Experience at Waycross June 21 to June 25 Connection to other people on the journey with God. For more information: click here or call 812-597-4241

Cornerstone Committee Update

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-03-26T21:52:12-04:00

At the March 20th Vestry meeting, the Vestry of the Episcopal Church of All Saints approved the budget for the next round of Cornerstone Projects. ...We will be adding a contingency to this budget item in case there are problems with rot on the roof, beams, etc., from water infiltration. ...We will be adding a contingency to this budget item in case there are any problems with rotten roof decking, etc. ...The committee has decided that since scaffolding will be in place for the roof repair, it makes sense for us to undertake masonry repair/tuckpointing in the roof area. The contractor will be Broady-Campbell, the same contractor who installed the Mary Chapel altar and has previously done work at All Saints. ...We have contracted with Arsee Engineers to oversee any structural engineering and project management that may be involved in the project. They were the same firm that completed the tuckpointing analysis of the church as part of the Cornerstone Project, so they are very familiar with the building. We are also concerned that since the skylight system is new, we want to make sure the roof structure will adequately support the installation. ...Lance Ratliff and Pat Griffin met with representatives from IHPC and have been assured that since we will be restoring the existing structure with comparable materials, we should have no problem with permits. It has been determined that the slate roof and masonry repair work can be done independently of the skylight work.

Congratulations Cathy Scott

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-03-02T12:41:45-05:00

Cathy Scott has been formally admitted as a postulant for Holy Orders for the Diaconate in the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Indianapolis. Having been formally endorsed by the vestry last year as required by canon law, the rector received a formal letter of notification from the Bishop’s Office this past week. Cathy has completed preliminary requirements of ‘shadowing’ a deacon’s day to day ministry last Lent, out in Plainfield, at St. ... By requirement of the Commission on Ministry, a Discernment /spiritual growth Committee consisting of members of the parish met with Cathy at regular intervals over the past year. She completed an intensive weekend with the Commission on Ministry at Waycross earlier this year. Because virtually all candidates for the Diaconate must continue in their secular careers/jobs, the program of study for the Diaconate accommodates the diverse needs of each candidate and meet specified weekends of study, class etc. Cathy has served on vestry, is an acolyte and eucharistic visitor to the hospitalized, nursing homes etc, has organized/facilitated various adult education forums and programs, implemented a very proactive Outreach Committee which is now chaired by Patricia Griffin; she continues to serve on the outreach committee along with others and is one of our regular ‘delivery people’ along with others to the Damien Center Food Pantry from our Sunday ingatherings. Cathy continues to work with Fr. Dan Billman and others to develop alternative worship services of prayer, Scripture and reflection such as were conducted in the chapel on Thursdays during Advent. These special services which augment our Sunday Mass and worship experiences, are now being offered on selected Sundays in Lent (March 1, 8, and 22nd) beginning with a simple dinner at 5 PM and ending with these Prayer Services in the Chapel.

The Mary Statue is Back

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-03-02T12:40:23-05:00

Rededication and Blessing of the Statue of St. ...At long last, the statue of Our Lady will be back in the Church in time for Easter! The statue with its original cornice, niche ‘cap’ with fleur de lis on top will be blessed on the Feast of the Annunciation, a Prayer Book Holy Day, March 25. ...We want to extend our thanks and deepest appreciation to Mr. Richard McCoy of the restoration department of the Indiana Museum of Art for his painstaking and delicate work in getting the statue of Mary ‘back in one piece.’ ...The statue, unbeknownst to anyone, was hollow and cracked in half across the torso. Don Harris, who is also an art student at IUPUI, assisted Richard in this project and together they worked to ‘put Mary back together again.’ Sister Ellen Carney, an iconographer, has been working with them and doing touch-up painting on Mary’s gown, etc, to conceal the area where the restoration work, glues, adhesives and inside armatures. ...Richard has documented his restoration work through many digital photographs (‘before, during and after’) so that All Saints will have a complete history/report of the work that was done on the statue so that this valuable information will be placed in our files and archives. ...The expectation is that Richard and his wife and children will be able to attend the rededication Mass; there is a possibility that an Indianapolis Star reporter may be present to use this event as a future news article and photo-op.

People in the News

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-03-02T12:39:19-05:00

Rose Lane is back at All Saints after some significant surgery on her achilles tendon which required home rest for some weeks. ...Brad King is recovering at home after surgery and will be on home rest for some time. The Rector has been bringing him the Sacrament and running some errands for him, since Brad lives only a few blocks from Jerry and Fr. ...Helping Hands ministry (see the article by Coordinator Jane Billman) provided these persons with home-cooked meals for about a week after surgery, which is the focus of this great outreach/pastoral ministry to our parish members who may be in need of a meal following hospitalization/surgery. ...Peggy Hannon, former vestry member, relocated to Washington DC to assume a new position with the Veterans Administration. ...Steve Jamison has moved to a new apartment in the neighborhood near All Saints. Andrea [Qualitza} and David Durbin have relocated to Carmel, but are still planning to attend All Saints as members. ... Steve is going to bless their new home in the near future. Blake Watson who had been attending Grace Church, Muncie, is now attending All Saints and is going to be baptized at The Great Vigil of Easter, Holy Saturday Night, April 11. ...Don Bryant is planning to be confirmed at the Mid Central Confirmation Liturgy in Eastertide on Saturday May 9th.

Walking with Jesus—A Lenten Journey

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-03-02T12:38:21-05:00

All Saints invites you to spend time in prayer and meditation during this Lent. We are offering a Sunday evening simple meal and prayer opportunity on Sunday March 1st, March 8th and March 22nd. There will be a meal at 5 PM in the Parish Hall, followed by a prayer and meditation time at 6 PM in the Mary Chapel. The service will focus on the journey of Jesus as reflected in the Lenten gospels. There will be time for quiet prayer and contemplation on the readings offered at the service. Fr Dan Billman, Cathy Scott and Joan Head will lead the service.

Garden Club and Spring Cleaning

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-03-02T12:37:04-05:00

The Garden Club will be meeting March 28th at 10 am for a quick meeting to plan for a Spring clean up and Spring planting. All volunteers are welcomed. Please bring any ideas to this meeting. We will be having a church cleaning April 4th at 10 AM, Saturday before Palm Sunday. This normally takes about 2 hours to clean. If you have any questions, please contact Steven Jamison at 317-554-7811 or at sjamison1975@att.net.

2009 AGO Regional Competition

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-02-24T14:31:46-05:00

2009 Indianapolis American Guild of Organists Regional Competition for Young Organists ...All Saints Episcopal Church, 1559 N Central Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46202 ...Three competitors will compete at approximately 1015 a.m., 1105 a.m. and 1155 a.m. Judges hope to announce their decision at 1 p.m. ...This competition, held in odd-numbered years, is sponsored and administered by the nine regions of the American Guild of Organists. Indianapolis is in Region V of the AGO. Competitors must be under 23 years of age as of August 1 of the year the competition is held. The first round of competition begins at the chapter level. The final round is held concurrent with the Region V Convention this summer in Detroit. ...The AGO/Quimby Regional Competitions for Young Organists are made possible by a generous grant from Michael Quimby, President, Quimby Pipe Organs, Inc.

Upcoming Lenten Events

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-02-24T09:22:10-05:00

Adult Forum series beginning Sunday, March 8 through Palm Sunday, April 5 ...A 20-minute video include conversations with leading voices of faith, sermon and stories among leading theologians and preachers. There will also be materials presented for conversation and discussion during the Forum after the video presentation. ...6:30—8 PM Soup Dinner and Inquirers Series (led by Fr. ...We are fortunate to have a variety of preachers available to us on the Sundays in Lent this year. In addition to our Bishop, Catherine Waynick presiding on the First Sunday of Lent (March 1) and preaching, there will be a series of different preachers during this Holy Season and I invite you to welcome them and hear these various women and men as they proclaim God’s Word in Scripture to us. ...Good Friday, April 10, 12 PM—Stations of the Cross Good Friday, April 10, 6 PM—Liturgy of Good Friday with veneration of the cross and Mass of the Pre-Sanctified Holy Saturday, April 11, 8:30 PM—Great Vigil of Easter, Holy Baptism, and First Mass of Easter Easter Sunday, April 12, 10 AM—Festival Mass of the Resurrection

Don Harris Exhibition

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-02-24T09:18:46-05:00

Don Harris is one busy guy! ECCLETIC -ISM 2 An Exhibit By Herron Non-Traditional Students March 6-29, 2009 Opening Reception Friday, March 6, 6-9 PM St Luke's United Methodist Church Gallery 100 West 86th Street Located on 86th Street, between Meridian and Spring Mill Gallery is located through the main entrance — Gallery hours : Daily 9AM-7PM

Africa Donations

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-01-28T12:22:34-05:00

Until further notice, we will not be collecting school supplies to send to Africa. Funding for shipping is tight right now, like everyone's budgets, and food and medicine needs must be met. When we set a goal of 300 pens/pencils, we met it at over 1,000 and as the months went on we exceeded 2,000, plus related supplies-like pencil sharpeners, and other supplies as well. Jayne During of Kuaba Foundation, who spoke at All Saints about the children in Africa and their needs, is very grateful for all that has been given. The Outreach Committee says thank you as well. —Submitted by Joan Head

3rd Annual Pipe Organ Festival

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-01-15T15:42:37-05:00

The Third Annual Indianapolis Pipe Organ Festival will be held at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church on February 15 at 2 PM featuring our very own organist and choirmaster, Jason Overall.

57 Cent Church

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-01-09T10:13:15-05:00

A little girl stood near a small church from which she had been turned away because it was 'too crowded.' ...Seeing her shabby, unkempt appearance, the pastor guessed the reason and, taking her by the hand, took her inside and found a place for her in the Sunday school class. The child was so happy that they found room for her, and she went to bed that night thinking of the children who have no place to worship Jesus. ...As her poor little body was being moved, a worn and crumpled red purse was found which seemed to have been rummaged from some trash dump. Inside was found 57 cents and a note, scribbled in childish handwriting, which read: 'This is to help build the little church bigger so more children can go to Sunday School.' ...Carrying this note and the c racked, red pocketbook to the pulpit, he told the story of her unselfish love and devotion. ...When told that the church could not pay so much, he offered to sell it to the little church for 57 cents. ...Within five years the little girl's gift had increased to $250,000.00—a huge sum for that time (near the turn of the century). ...Have a look, too, at the Good Samaritan Hospital and at a Sunday School building which houses hundreds of beautiful children, built so that no child in the area will ever need to be left outside during Sunday school time. In one of the rooms of this building may be seen the picture of the sweet face of the little girl whose 57 cents, so sacrificially saved, made such remarkable history.

Message from the Treasurer

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2009-01-05T13:34:50-05:00

Today or tomorrow you should receive a 2008 year-end giving statement if you pledged any amount to the Operating Account for 2008 or if you did not pledge but gave $250 or more during the year. The statement also includes any amount you have pledged and/or given to the Cornerstone Capital Fund Raising account at any time since the Cornerstone Campaign began. The rather confusing column titled, "amount given," should state "amount given in 2008." ...The amount given to the Operating Account is 88% of the amount pledged (average for The Episcopal Church nationwide is ~94%). ...Some of you who have not quite met the amount pledged may wish to contribute an additional amount which will show up on your tax statement as a deduction for 2008. I will hold our books open until 01/15/2009 for that purpose. Please back date your check to any day in December, 2008. As a point of information, we have received 74 pledges for 2009 totaling $153,972. This compares to 81 pledges for 2008 totaling $184,464 (a decrease of $30,492 for 2009.) Unfortunately, we will need to make some rather severe spending cuts for the coming year, and I will report further after the budget committee has finalized the budget for 2009.

Invitation from Don Harris

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2008-12-31T22:43:30-05:00

I would like to invite you all to see some of my ceramic, and sculpting work this Friday, January 2, 2009 at Chaos Art Gallery, 630 Virginia Ave. in Fountain Square, 6-9 PM. This is an exhibit from junior and senior Herron students who want to show their work, I am excited to be a part of this exhibit. The gallery is at the first red light south of Fletcher Ave. across the street from the BMV. College Ave is right at the corner, North of the interstate over pass. The building sits on a corner with a maroon awning over the entrance. Should you need further directions my cell phone # is 317-441-3931. God's Peace, Don A. Harris

Thank You From St. Thomas Clinic

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2008-12-26T14:38:48-05:00

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Christmas Carols: Still Popular and Beloved

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2008-12-25T22:58:49-05:00

It might surprise you to know that the much loved, nostalgic and often emotion-producing carols that are sung during the Christmas Season, have only been in use about 200 years in the English-speaking world. ...Carols were rarely sung in Anglican churches until the 1880's when Archbishop of Truro (and later Canterbury) E.W. Benson drew up the now-famous format for the Nine Scripture Lessons and Carols Service which has remained popular in England and in other countries where the Anglican or Episcopal Church is located. ...One legend has it that the church organ had been damaged by mice but Gruber wrote it to be performed by two voices and a guitar; it was first sung at the Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve in 1818. It’s popularity was such that it has been translated into 300 languages and famously played a key role in the unofficial truce in the trenches in 1914 because it was the only carol that both British and German soldiers knew. ...In 1848 she published a hymn book for children, a book of verse explaining the Apostles’ Creed in simple terms which gave us several famous Episcopal hymns. So to the question on who made the world, the answer was that the children would sing “All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small...” ...The hymn she wrote, “Once in Royal David’s City stood a lowly cattle shed...” was the way children learned where Jesus was born. Children’s questions about death were answered with “There is a green hill far away, outside a city wall, where our dear Lord was crucified who died to save us all.” ...Today, the hymn is used as the opening processional in the King’s College, Cambridge, Festival of Lessons and Carols, and in thousands of Episcopal and Anglican churches the world over, as well as being a popular carol for Christmas Eve Midnight Mass.

Article by Father Tom Ehrich

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2008-12-25T22:55:12-05:00

I grew up in the state that almost became Michigan and often passed through the town that almost became Detroit. In the early years of the automotive industry, the two centers of innovation were Detroit and Auburn, Indiana. ...As it happened, auto production settled in the Detroit area because the Great Lakes promised better transportation of raw materials. ...I grew up around assembly plants, component plants, parts suppliers, and the up-and-down lives of union workers. As the US auto industry craters, I can feel the agonies that automakers, auto suppliers, auto workers and auto towns are going through. ...They refused to slim down their payroll, especially in middle and upper management, and to speed up product development. ...In my consulting work, I often use Ford's obsession with the F150 truck as an example of what drags churches under. ...This isn't a quiet or peaceful place to be, as the world knows peace. ...As you know, this isn't an "easy" place to be a priest or a parishioner. Not only is the work hard for all of us, but the congregation's dedication to serving means engagement in the restless churning of a changing world.

Thank You From the Damien Center

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2008-12-25T22:22:02-05:00

To the People of All Saints: Thank you for your generous donations to our Food Pantry throughout the year and especially your Thanksgiving Day ingathering for us. The good work of All Saints Episcopal Church has impacted the lives of hundreds of people living with HIV/AIDS and we appreciate all that you do to support our services. We wish you a happy and healthy New Year and a Merry Christmas. Lisa Howell Manager, Housing & Client Enrichment Damien Center

Thank You From St. David's, Bean Blossom

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2008-12-25T22:19:20-05:00

To the People of All Saints Church: Thank you so very much for thinking of us in Brown County’s time of need. So many people lost everything during the flooding. Your $1,000 donation will go a long way in helping those in this area who need the help most. Judy Laffin, Outreach Chair St. David’s Church, Bean Blossom

Update on the Statue of Mary

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2008-12-23T15:36:02-05:00

The statue of Mary with the infant Jesus is now back in one piece and Mary is standing 'upright.' There is still work to be done on the statue in terms of painting etc, so while the statue will not be back in time for Christmas Eve, we should have the image of our Blessed Lady in the Church by the end of January or before. My thanks to Mr. Richard McCoy, of the restoration department at the IMA for his 'ingenious' work because the project was extremely delicate and involved careful applications of armatures (strengthing rods inside the statue, which it never had) and special 'high-tech' glues and adhesives. ... McCoy was assisted by our own Don Harris, who is an artist and was responsible for getting us the contact with the IMA through the faculty at IUPUI's art department. Thank you so much Don. Some of you have inquired of me if the original hanging lamp with the blue glass will also be hung near the statue as it had been for many years. Yes, indeed it will. It has been carefully packed away in the sacristy. — Father Steve

The Redesigned Website Launches

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2008-12-21T00:35:38-05:00

Well, we’re a couple of weeks late and there are still lots of pages we need to work on, but we’ve launched our new web design. As you’ll notice, we have set up our navigation to conform to the volunteer categories outlined by the Stewardship committee and the Vestry. We hope that you’ll use the site specifically in those areas in which you already volunteer or have an interest. And we’ve widened the appearance of the site to conform more to the horizontal aspect of modern computer screens. This should allow you to have a better viewing area without a lot of scrolling up and down. This is your site. Your feedback is always welcome!

Just Because ...

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2008-11-20T18:05:50-05:00

What if Starbucks Marketed Like A Church?

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2008-11-20T16:46:21-05:00

...When you have a birthday and your family hangs a sign they made up over the door—when the military returns home from war and they are met with poster-board signs of affection—every time you see it, signage conveys value. ...In our video, the visitors were not valued, just the ones who ran the show: the barista, the manager and the manager's wife. ...Lack of signage in a church leaves the indefinable impression to a visitor that, "this church was not made for you. ...Now, I understand that pastor might need a parking sign in order to make sure the service goes off without a hitch. ... In our video, it was the only signage visible—saying that the barista (minister) was much more important than the visitor. ...The way you show that, is in the signage leading up to your entry, and then following that throughout your building. ... Your Info Center does not resolve the timid visitor's need to know something we should have already told them. ...“Write the vision and engrave it so plainly upon tablets that everyone who passes may [be able to] read [it easily and quickly] as he hastens by.” ...For more insight into signage, I wrote a few articles earlier this year about it in Church Executive and Religious Product News.

Standing Room Only Tonight!

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2008-11-16T23:16:13-05:00

The DePauw Chamber Singers packed the house, with audience members seated in the Michael and Mary Chapels, and on folding chairs in the rear of the church, to listen to the Rachmaninoff Vespers performed to perfection!

Christmas Is A-Comin'

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2008-11-14T10:15:56-05:00

We say it every year. I can’t believe that Christmas is just around the corner. Thanks again to Tim Jensen for putting together our annual ad!

Thanksgiving In-gathering for Damien Center

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2008-11-06T10:07:45-05:00

All Saints will be sponsoring a Thanksgiving In-gathering to benefit the Damien Center on November 16th and 23rd. Please bring the following items to Mass: ... • soup and canned vegetables ... • traditional Thanksgiving items (canned yams, canned cranberries, etc.) • fresh apples and oranges • potatoes, onions, and carrots • paper and plastic bags From January through September, the food pantry served 2,493 Damien Center clients, or an average of 312 clients per month. Since a client can access the pantry for other adults and children in their households, the total number of adults served in that time period is 3,456. The total number of children younger than 18 is an additional 975.

Cornerstone Campaign Update

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2008-10-21T10:58:14-04:00

Tom Honderich suffered a small technical glitch in projecting his presentation for the Cornerstone Campaign update last Sunday. To view the presentation, click here.

From the Diocesan Website

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2008-09-18T09:44:20-04:00

Apostles in Stewardship Awards for Best Practices At the 2006 General Convention, TENS (The Episcopal Network for Stewardship) proudly presented Apostles in Stewardship Awards for Best Practices to: St. Timothy’s, Mountain View, California; Church of the Ascension, Seattle, Washington; and St. ... They were chosen for exhibiting the best of “Best Practices” in stewardship education, training, recruiting, and communication for the previous triennium. Results of the competition were so positive that TENS is doing it again for the 2009 General Convention! Every Bishop is being encouraged to honor creative stewardship work in their diocese by selecting one nominee. Congregations in the diocese of Indianapolis are encouraged to submit their work to John Vernon Oaks, Diocesan Stewardship Officer. Only one nominee will be selected to represent our diocese. Final judging will be done by TENS’ Board of Directors. ...John Vernon Oaks email at oaks@indydio.org or call at 800-669-5786.

Confirmation Class of 2008

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2008-05-08T15:53:28-04:00

With very blustery 30 MPH winds on Saturday May 3, Bishop Waynick and Bishop Smalley confirmed or received the following persons at All Saints Church in the Mid-Central Deanery liturgy of Confirmation. Pictured with a 'wind-tossed' rector, (front row, left to right, Jim Yarnelle, Gary Wright, Larry Anderson. (Back row, left) Christopher Aldendorf, Jon Parker and Kent Inman. Close to 200 persons were present at All Saints from different parishes. Some 30 persons were confirmed or received from the five parishes of our Deanery, as well as from Christ Church.

New Book Titles on Welcome Table

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2008-04-21T22:47:14-04:00

Beyond Smells and Bells: the wonder and power of Christian Liturgy by Mark Galli.(... A very enjoyable reflection for those who may be considering joining The Episcopal Church but never experienced liturgy in their own upbringing. It is also a good read for those who have been members of the church for some years. "Thousands of Christians become interested in liturgy each year for the first time, as they turn to orthodoxy, tradition, and the lasting rituals of the Christian faith. In a culture that values spontaneity, liturgy grounds us in something enduring...liturgy helps us experience truth in mind, body and spirit..." What is Anglicanism? by The Rev. ... (Anglican Studies Series, Morehouse Publishing, original publication date 1982). ... Holmes, Dean of the School of Theology at the University of the South, Sewanee, TN, was a prolific teacher, author and lecturer in the Episcopal Church. This title, which is one in a series, is a good introduction to Anglican spirituality, authority, Scripture, liturgy and mission.

Eclectic-ism

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2008-04-20T16:16:17-04:00

Don Harris is inviting everyone to his exhibit at the Community Museum Laboratory of Herron School of Art and Design on Friday, May 2nd, from 5 to 10 PM. Located at 1127 East Prospect Street, next to Radio Radio, near the intersection of East Prospect and Virginia Streets in Fountain Square. For more information, click here.

Latest Advertising

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2008-03-18T23:15:45-04:00

Courtesy of Tim Jensen

Forum Update

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2008-03-03T20:31:32-05:00

Sunday, March 9, 2008 — 11:30 AM Forum In St. Paul's Footsteps: Travels in Modern Day Greece and Turkey The Rev. Gordon Chastain, The Rev. Thomas Honderich The letters (epistles) of St. Paul are the oldest Christian documents in the New Testament, predating the final formation of the four Gospels as we know them today. this forum will be a visual travelogue with commentary from their recent trip to the countries from which Saul (Paul) of Tarsus shaped the rapid expansion of gentile Christianity during the Roman Empire.

All Saints in 1964

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2008-02-22T19:40:04-05:00

Father Steve found this photo attached to an old reel-to-reel tape. ...of the Episcopal Church of All Saints, Indianapolis, Indiana ...The Right Reverend John Pares Craine, D.D., ...The Right Reverend Walter Conrad Klein, Ph. ...The Bishop of Northern Indiana Chaplain to the Bishop of Northern Indiana: ...Music by the Schola Cantorum of All Saint's Church, Berniece Fee Mozingo, Organist and Director of Music ...If you look closely to the left, you can see the old Mary Chapel with the curtain hiding the door and the old rood screen. If you look to the right, you can see the eagle lectern facing the Michael Chapel.

Cathy Scott Won't Toot Her Own Horn...

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2008-02-08T09:55:58-05:00

... so we'll do it for her! Check out this article about the work she is doing with (primarily) indigent patients at Wishard Hospital and the partnership between Wishard, Baker & Daniels, Indianapolis Legal Aid Society, Neighborhood Christian Advocacy Coalition, and the Indiana Health Advocacy Coalition. Well done, Cathy!

What a Diocese!

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2008-02-07T14:23:54-05:00

The Diocesan website has posted an article talking about the Diocese of Indianapolis being chosen to host the 2012 General Convention.

St. George's Crucifix

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2008-02-05T14:45:39-05:00

In his sermon last Sunday, Father Steve was talking about Malcolm Boyd and St. George's, and mentioned that our present crucifix came from that church. Tim Jensen was kind enough to forward this photo of the crucifix as it appeared in St. George's.

More Mardi Gras 2008 — Thanks Helene and Rose

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2008-02-03T20:36:20-05:00

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Mardi Gras 2008

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2008-02-03T19:23:05-05:00

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Lent V Forum

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2008-02-02T09:51:51-05:00

Mardi Gras is Coming!

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2008-01-22T11:26:37-05:00

Sunday, February 3, 2008 — 2:30 PM – Special Time for all you Super Bowl Fans! On Sunday, February 3rd, at 2:30 PM, there will be a performance by the Kevin Kouts Quartet as part of the Arts at All Saints concert series. The hour-long performance will be followed by a festive Mardi-Gras themed reception in the Parish Hall complete with a New Orleans-syle menu of food and drink. Admission is free with voluntary donations accepted. The Kevin Kouts Quartet will perform a mix of traditional jazz and jazz/rock fusion tunes featuring composers like Billy Cobham, Horace Silver, and Thelonius Monk, plus a few of their own. The band is a meeting of musical friends of varying backgrounds and experiences who have come together to make music that is familiar, like comfort food, and at the same time fresh and dynamic. This will be their fourth year to perform in the All Saints series, and so far each performance has been great fun. And don't worry...there will plenty of time to enjoy the show and reception and still make it to your Super Bowl party! For more information, call the church office at 635-2538 or email music@allsaintsindy.com.

Card of Christmas Past

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2008-01-21T16:48:10-05:00

Chuck Braden was kind enough to share this holiday card that was used by Bishop Joseph Marshall Francis, whose tenure ran from 1899 until his death in early 1939. (The scan barely doesn't do it justice.) Since the cornerstone for All Saints was laid in 1910, we're assuming that this card was produced somewhere between 1911-1938. All Saints can barely be seen under all the snow! ...The photo was taken by The Rev. Rush Sloan, who was Vicar and Canon from 1914-1916. Here is a quote from "Episcopal Bishops: by Sarah Pratt (who lived across the street from All Saints was the mother or grandmother of Arthur Pratt, whom you may remember from Christ Church): "Once when All Saints and it adjacent trees and bushes were covered with snow, a young clergyman, the Reverend Rush Sloan, who was staying at the Bishop's (Francis), came over to our lawn opposite, and took a picture. This very beautiful picture the Bishop had made into a Christmas card, which he sent to Bishop Lloyd, of New York, and to the Mission House. The Spirit of Missions (a publication of the national church) reproduced it on its cover. Unfortunately the name of the church was omitted, and the Indianapolis Diocese did not receive credit."

Community Forum on Kenya

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2008-01-18T14:16:12-05:00

The crisis continues as we are learning from news reports and people returning. ... Indianapolis is a sister city of Eldoret, Kenya. ...The Global Interfaith Council works with social services in Chulaimbo and Ambassadors for Children and other groups work in Eldoret and western Kenya. Literally thousands of Hoosiers have personal, business, and religious ties to the people of Kenya. In our attempt to understand the situation and find ways to help, a community forum will be held on January 25, 2008. Professors Jeanette Dickerson-Putman and Dawn Whitehead will facilitate our discussion starting with presentations and remarks by: ...Naftali Gichaba, Kenyan Association in Indianapolis and member of the Kenyan community in the US Fran Quigley from the IU-Kenya Partnership will comment and representatives from IU-Moi Committee; Ambassadors for Children; Rotary of Indianapolis Downtown; Indianapolis Eldoret Sister City Committee; Umoja and the Global Interfaith Council; and other NGOs who work with other organizations in Western Kenya will also be present. If you would like to learn about what is happening in Kenya and share your ideas for collaboration and positive action, please come to the forum. For more information, please contact Carol Darst at carolearts@mac.com or call 317-849-0133.

New Web Page Added: Mary Chapel

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2008-01-16T13:14:00-05:00

Click here to learn more about the statue of Mary holding the Christ child.

Will the Real Mary Magdalene Please Stand Up?

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2008-01-14T15:05:50-05:00

Mary Magdalene: In the Beginning OR Will the Real Mary Magdalene Please Stand Up? Holly Hearon, Associate Professor of New Testament, Christian Theological Seminary We all know about Mary Magdalene—or do we? ... What was her role among the followers of Jesus? Why was she remembered by the early church? What does her story teach us about discipleship today? ...Graduate Theological Union) is Associate Professor of New Testament at Christian Theological Seminary. She is also a minister of word and sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Her publications include studies in the area of Christian origins, women in the early church, and storytelling in the ancient world. When time allows, she likes to spend time out-of-doors and especially in her garden.

A New Console for the All Saints Organ: A Cornerstone Campaign Update submitted by Jason Overall

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2008-01-09T10:01:14-05:00

On Tuesday 8 January, Goulding & Wood delivered a new (to us) console for the organ. The current console and solid-state control systems have faced increasing problems in recent years, and full access of the organ's musical resources have as of late been beyond reach. ...The keyboards first served the Casavant organ that was at Christ Church on the circle before the Moller organ that was then replaced by the Wolff organ that serves the Cathedral now. ...The console and control systems, which were state of the art at the time, served the musician of All Saints Church well for many years. ...Through an extremely fortunate turn of events, Goulding & Wood came into possession of a console it supplied for Loyola University in Chicago, and the company was in a position to pass along the console for a small fraction of what a new one would cost. Indeed, while the $45,000.00 price tag for this project raised some questions during the evaluation of the Cornerstone Campaign (and rightly so), it pales in comparison to the more than $125,000.00 it would have cost had the console been all new. ...Paul's Church has graciously allowed us to use their portative organ during this time as well, and we appreciate their generosity greatly. ...By the same token, the control systems will once again be reliable, so unexpected changes in the stops playing won't create disruptions. In addition, greater changes in sounds will be possible, so that hymn accompaniments can be more creative, choral accompaniments more sensitive, and solo literature more exciting. The sound of the organ won't change, but organists will be able to access the variety of sounds as never before.

Father Steve Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of His Ordination

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2008-01-05T16:09:26-05:00

Have you ever seen them together?? Happy 30th Anniversary, Father Steve!

Rescheduled Sunday Forum

The Episcopal Church of All Saints — 2008-01-02T16:12:07-05:00

Sunday, February 17, 2008 Women Who Incarnate Christ Advent Adult Education Session 3: Praying With the Mystics, Julian of Norwich and Hildegard of Bingen Sister Norma Rocklage, Executive Director, Education Formation Outreach, Marion College, Indianapolis, IN Sister Norma is a Sister of St. Francis of Oldenburg, Indiana, and holds a M.A. and Ph. D. from St. ... She has experience as an educator, administrator, lecturer, and retreat and spiritual director. She has done postgraduate work in theology at the Weston School of Theology, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Sister Norma is president of the governing board of Indiana Network for Higher Education Ministries, and Indiana Newman Foundation, and serves on the Brebeuf Jesuit Board of Trustees.