Special Events
The following are our Church Federation Events for 2009. If you are looking for a current list of our Church Federation Events please go to Events.
January
February A forum to review the Federal Stimulus Package was held on February 27th. The goal was to review the package for the Faith-Based/Human Service sector.
Sacred Conversations: Business leaders and faith leaders met in partnership with the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce at Well Point (host) on February 27th.
Partnership with IRT and Christ Church Cathedral; Angelique participated in a panel discussion over the play To Kill a Mockingbird
March We co-sponsor the Indiana Prayer Breakfast on March 10th at the Indiana Roof Ballroom.
April Angelique speaks at Church of God in Christ
May Toward that end work included a gathering on May 31st at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church with approximately 10 churches. A luncheon was held at the Lilly Corporation along with the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce. Seven pastors and 10 corporate leaders participated. A culminating Pentecost Service and fellowship is scheduled for Pentecost Sunday, May 31st.
Junethree day conference, Community Organizing in Martindale-Brightwood Carillon concert at Butler University: The Music of a Lifetime of Music by Bill Engle. One song was dedicated to Angelique and The Church Federation: Darwall: Rejoice, The Lord Is King Three day Community Organizing Workshop with Rev. Dr. Alvin Love. Lifting the Voices and Presence of Local Churches & Community Partners, Part 2 CCN Churches: First Baptist, Northminster Presbyterian, Pilgrim Lutheran, Second Presbyterian, Servants of Christ Lutheran, St. Lawrence Catholic, St. Luke’s United Methodist, Zionsville Presbyterian
July
August Annual Call to Prayer for students and educational staff as everyone returns to school in August. The Church Federation co-sponsored preparation of the Healthcare Sabbath Weekend Resources for , Friday-Sunday, August 28 – 30, 2009
We participated in the worship service remembering Hurricane Katrina at the Greater Galilee Baptist Church on August 28th.
September
October
The Honorable Myra C. Selby
Religion, Race, and the Law
The Church Federation of Greater Indianapolis along with the Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis and Justice Brent Dickson (host) held a forum and reception on the topic of RELIGION, RACE AND THE LAW which was part of its Sacred Conversations on racial reconciliation. The event was held at the Indiana Supreme Court Chambers and addressed the question, “What does it mean to have our first Hispanic-Latina Supreme Court member, Justice Sonia Sotomayor?” The event featured Honorable Myra C. Selby (Retired), the first African-American Indiana Supreme Court Justice. Additional Speakers included the following: Justice Brent Dickson, Indiana Supreme Court, The Honorable Lorenzo Arredondo, Judge of the Lake County Circuit Court, The Honorable David Shaheed, Municipal Court Judge, Indianapolis, IN, Henry C. Karlson, Professor of Law Emeritus, IU School of Law-Indianapolis, Rev. Dr. Huberto Pimentel, Hispanic Ministries, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and the Rev. Dr. Felipe Martínez, Whitewater Valley Presbytery. Simultaneous Spanish translation was also provided. The Confluence of Religion and Politics
Step Up For Kids
Indianapolis Food Resource Network Conference
African Diaspora Short Story Contest
Marion County Prosecutor’s Office Faith Based Academy
Values, Relationships and Prayer
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Fest
Sacred Spain Exhibit
Forgive Us as We Forgive
Pumpkin Patch at Lawrence United Methodist Church
Healing of the Heart
Health and Happiness, Yoga and Meditation Seminar
Preaching Luke Fall Revival
The Parting of the Ways
The 17th Annual Indpls Prayer Breakfast
172nd Diocesan Convention
Human Suffering and God’s Goodness
St. Paul Hermitage Memorial Mass
November
St. Paul Hermitage Memorial Mass
Reflections on the Gospel of Luke and Contemporary Ministry
All Souls Day Mass
Beth Moore’s “Esther” Bible Study
What Do We Believe About
Retreat “Letting Mary Guide Your Family toward Peacefulness”
How To Get Direction For Your Life
Men of Purity
Refresh Your Spirits with a Day of Prayer and Gratitude
Faith in Action
How To Get Direction For Your Life
Men of Purity
Refresh Your Spirits with a Day of Prayer and Gratitude
Faith in Action
Safeguarding God’s Children
Celebrating Interfaith Spirituality with Families
Fall Revival & Soul Winning Crusade
Women in the word (Bible Study)
Interfaith Youth Core
How We Worship and Celebrate
How We Sanctify Space
By His Wounds You Have Been Healed
For Women Only Bible Study
For Men Only Bible Study
Music on Main Fine Arts Series
Eric Metaxas
Laugh Yourself to Life Every Sunday (Los Domingo’s)
Day of Reflection on the Psalms
Mom’s on Monday Bible Study
Speaking Out About Character
Missionaries, Ministries & Movement Towards the New Africa in the 21st Century Women in the World (Bible Study)
Christians and Jews in Candid Conversation
“O Antiphon Retreat”
Diocesan Fall Youth Event
Gratefully: A Way to Live
Surrounding Your Day with Prayer
City Wide Children’s Blessing Service
Come Away and Rest Awhile non guided silent reflection day
Mom’s on Monday Bible Study
2009 IHI Interfaith Thanksgiving Services
Women in the word (Bible Study) Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
Missionary image of Our Lady of Guadalupe
December
Women in the word (Bible Study)
Faith Initiative Luncheon
Advent Silent Retreat
Grief: From Darkness to Light
Community Breakfast at Eden United Methodist Church
Men’s Pancake Breakfast
Evening of Reflection (Men Only)
Clergy Advent Retreat
Advent Afternoon of Reflection
African Catholic Ministry
Every Sunday
Mom’s on Monday Bible Study
Midwest/Middle East Friendship Dinner
Advent Waiting with Joyful Hope
Advent Day of Retreat
Advent: Reflecting the Light
Winter Evensong
Evensong: Scripture/Taize Music/Silence
Live Nativity
Every Sunday
Silent Reflection Day
The Lord is with You
Christmas Play
Youth and Young Adult Ministries
National Homeless Persons Memorial Service
Bring to the King
Questions from Jesus
Kwanzaa Watch Night
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