Bishop Jennifer's Statement on Lambeth 2020

From Indianapolis-

Dear ones,

Last week, I gathered with my fellow bishops from across the church at Kanuga for a week of reflection, immersion in the Way of Love with Presiding Bishop Curry, and discussion about the issues facing the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion. It was a prayerful and productive time, and I am grateful for the chance to seek refreshment and renewal with colleagues.

On Friday, the last day of our meeting, we adopted a resolution about the Lambeth Conference planned for the summer of 2020. This is a meeting of bishops from across the Anglican Communion that takes place every decade or so. In February, Anglican Communion Secretary Josiah Iduwu-Fearon announced that although opposite-sex spouses of bishops are all invited to attend the conference, same-sex spouses of bishops are not. 

Like the majority of Episcopal Church bishops at last week’s meeting, I plan to attend the Lambeth Conference, and Harrison plans to accompany me. I fully endorse the House of Bishops’ statement, which says:

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https://indydio.org/bishop-jennifers-statement-on-lambeth-2020/?fbclid=IwAR3ycZ-urB2N1-h4-bopfZ8nzzB93fT60kR38ybIbxaA1L0IsjMR-lR4daA

Church organist fired for 'Heil Trump' graffiti

From Christian Post-

A church organist who sprayed 'Heil Trump' graffiti on the walls of his own episcopal church in Indiana days after the presidential election last year has been fired.

The clergy of St David's in Brown County met their organist Nathan Stang to discuss 'reconciliation and restitution' and offered to help him restore 'the fractured relationships' caused by his actions.

Stang declined their offer of future employment, although said he was 'incredibly grateful'.

Stang, 26, reported the incident when he arrived at the Bean Blossom church to play the organ the Sunday after the election. But after a six-month police investigation he was confronted with the evidence and confessed to spray-painting the words himself.

In a statement, the Church says Stang's contract has been 'terminated'. The church adds: 'After discussions with church leadership and congregational members, our church community has offered Mr Stang a path to reconciliation and possible future re-employment.

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https://www.christiantoday.com/article/church.organist.fired.for.heil.trump.graffiti/109271.htm

Vandalized church holding special service to remove graffiti from walls

From Indiana-

A church in Brown County is holding a special service on Wednesday to remove graffiti from its walls.

Someone spray painted “Heil Trump” and drew a swastika on St. David’s Episcopal Church in Bean Blossom on Nov. 15.

The vandalism was one of a number of incidents across the country since Donald Trump won the presidential election.

It is the first time the church has been vandalized since 1959.

On Wednesday evening, the church is planning to hold a special service to remove the graffiti, followed by a community dinner.

The service starts at 5 p.m. and everyone is welcome.

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http://wthitv.com/2016/11/30/vandalized-church-holding-special-service-to-remove-graffiti-from-walls/

also here-

http://fox59.com/2016/11/29/in-indiana-report-highlights-16-incidents-of-harassment-post-election-hundreds-nationwide/

Indiana church vandalized with slurs

From Indiana-

St. David's Episcopal Church in Bean Blossom was vandalized sometime Saturday night.

Vandals painted tags on the walls, depicting a swastika, an anti-gay slur and "Heil Trump."

The Rev. Kelsey Hutto, priest in charge at St. David's Episcopal Church, said she was disheartened after finding the graffiti on the walls of the church Sunday morning. But her next thought was more positive.

"Well, we must be doing something right," Hutto said she thought. "We stated one time that doing the right thing was not always the popular thing. We were targeted for a reason, and in our mind it was for a good reason."

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http://www.indystar.com/story/news/2016/11/13/indiana-church-vandalized-slurs/93772448/

One nominee added to Indianapolis bishop slate

From ENS-

The Standing Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis has announced the addition of the Rev. Canon Bruce Gray to the slate of nominees standing for election as the 11th bishop of the diocese.

Gray was presented and vetted for addition to the slate during a petition process.

The other four nominees, announced in July, are:

The Rev. Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, director of networking, Episcopal Diocese of Chicago;
The Rev. Grace Burton-Edwards, rector, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Columbus, Georgia;
The Rev. Canon Patrick Lance Ousley, priest in charge and headmaster, St. John’s Episcopal Church, Parish & Preschool, Kirkland, Washington; canon for stewardship & development, Diocese of Olympia; and
The Rev. Dina van Klaveren, rector, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Glenwood. Maryland.

Further information about the bishop search and the nominees is available here.
All candidates will be presented to the diocese Oct. 13-15.

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http://episcopaldigitalnetwork.com/ens/2016/09/19/one-nominee-added-to-indianapolis-bishop-slate/

Church lawsuit is latest spat over Lilly bequests

From Chicago and Indianapolis-

The church accuses JPMorgan, which was trustee over most of the Lilly gift until resigning in December, of “intentional mismanagement” and “self-dealing,” leading to $13 million in losses, the Indianapolis Business Journal reported.

JPMorgan has declined to comment. The bank is the successor via merger to American Fletcher National Bank and Indiana National Bank, which each received responsibility for managing one-third of Lilly’s gift. The other third originally went to Merchants National Bank, later known as National City Bank and now PNC Bank, which also gave up management around year-end. All the funds now are managed by the Christ Church Cathedral Foundation.

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http://posttrib.suntimes.com/news/29537617-418/church-lawsuit-is-latest-spat-over-lilly-bequests.html#.VAMClVYYEds

Christ Church Cathedral celebrates history, music

From Indiana-

Christ Church Cathedral will commemorate its 175th anniversary this year. The Episcopal church is one of the oldest buildings in Indiana; the current location was finished in 1857.

In the early 19th century, Christ Church was known as “The Little Church on the Circle,” which later became the title of the history of the congregation, written by church member and philanthropist Eli Lilly. It was established as a parish in 1837 being one of the four churches at the center of Monument Circle. It’s the only church still there.

“It’s an honor. How many people get to serve in a church with this long and rich history,” said Stephen Carlsen dean of Christ Church.

In addition to its unique history, the Episcopal cathedral will also honor its music during a concert entitled, Music for Royal Occasions on May 19 at 4:30 p.m. The choirs of Christ Church Cathedral and soloists and the Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra will perform.

According to Dana Marsh, director of music at Christ Church, the music is festive and enriching.
“It’s happy music! It’ll be presented in a way that everybody can appreciate. When people can connect with what the heart and soul of this music is they absolutely love it,” said Marsh.

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http://www.indianapolisrecorder.com/religion/article_8e48a3f2-be4f-11e2-98b8-0019bb2963f4.html