Celebration of The Feast of Alexander Crummel
On Sunday, the church celebrates one of its first African American priests, Alexander Crummel, whose feast falls on Sept. 10 each year. The achievements of his ministry are myriad, as were the barriers he faced at every turn because of the color of his skin. As his entry in Lesser Feasts and Fasts records, “he was driven out of an academy in New Hampshire, dismissed as a candidate for Holy Orders in New York, and rejected for admittance to General Seminary. Ordained in 1844 as a priest in the Diocese of Massachusetts, he left for England after being excluded from participating in diocesan convention.” Of the many impacts Crummell had on the Episcopal Church, one of the most important was to serve as the first president of the Convocation of the Colored Clergy, which eventually morphed into the Union of Black Episcopalians, whose mission is “to remove racism from the Church and society and to stimulate the growth of black membership,” and who dedicate this Sunday as UBE Sunday to remember and highlight the work done, and the work left undone when it comes to racial justice and equity both in our church and our society.
The collect for Crummell’s feast, we pray that God would “Raise up, in this and every land, evangelists and heralds of your kingdom, that your church may proclaim the unsearchable riches of our Savior Jesus Christ.” How desperately we need heralds of God’s kingdom today, who proclaim the vision for a society where all people are truly equal and beloved. And how deeply do we need those unsearchable riches of our Savior, who calls us onwards to cast aside the works of darkness, the sin of racism and white supremacy which have so led our church astray. Let us pray for the intercession of Blessed Crummell, that we might be strengthened to face the legacy of racism, and plant new seeds of reparation and reconciliation that bloom into the beloved community which is that kingdom of God.
– The Rev. Caon Greg Baker, Canon for Spiritual Formation |
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Celebrate CCC at the Fall Ministry Fair
SUNDAY, SEPT. 11, AT 11:30AM & 2:15PM
In recent years, it’s become more evident than ever that the church is more than the place where we worship: it’s the community that serves together and cares together. We invite you to (re)connect this fall at our Ministry Fair!
What energizes you? What gives you fulfilment? How would you like to challenge yourself? Take some time to sit with these questions and then chat with ministry representatives on Sunday, Sept. 11, to learn which ministries are a good match for your passions.
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Walk and Talk With Sampson Levingston
SATURDAY, SEPT. 10, AT 10AM
Earlier this year, Sampson Levingston joined us for Forum Hour to figuratively walk us through the history of CCC and the impact it has had on the downtown neighborhood along the way. Next month, he will take us on a Walk and Talk from Indiana Avenue to Monument Circle so that we can learn about African American history in the area and share stories of how our city center developed.
The tour will begin and end at the Indianapolis Urban League at 777 Indiana Ave.
Sampson is the founder of www.through2eyes.com, which provides educational tours through neighborhoods of Indianapolis.
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Children’s & Youth Formation Begins THIS SUNDAY
SUNDAYS AT 11:30AM
On our first Sunday back together, youth in grades 6 and up will meet downstairs in the Youth Room (across from the nursery), and the children (pre-k through 5th grade) will meet in the Nave for Alegria Children Singers! The first 10 minutes of Children’s Formation will be singing at the piano with members of our 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. choirs. The children will then be led downstairs to the Godly Play classrooms (across from the bathrooms) for lessons and snack. Contact Anne Tordai, CCC’s Children’s Ministries Coordinator, for more information.
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Dayspring Day of Service
SATURDAY, SEPT. 24, AT 10AM
Dayspring Center is CCC’s first partner in our newly remodeled grant program. We have a long history of supporting Dayspring Center, which provides emergency assistance to families in crisis, and we’re excited to embark on this new collaboration.
In addition to providing Dayspring with a $45,000 grant, CCC has made an additional commitment of time and talent. Come help us paint residents’ rooms and serve lunch as part of our first day of service! If you aren’t available to work but want to bring a dish to share at lunch, there’s an option for that on our registration form too!
MORE INFORMATION
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SAVE THE DATE: Blessing of the Animals
SATURDAY, OCT. 8, AT 11AM
Join us and bring your fur babies, plumed pals, and slithery sidekicks for the Blessing of the Animals! This short service in observance of the Feast of St. Francis takes place on our front lawn and we welcome all God’s creatures and their guardians. Animals must remain under the control of an adult, on a leash, or safely contained at all times. Pets will receive a blessing and a St. Francis medallion as a token of love and protection. |
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September Concert: Organist Marilyn Keiser
SATURDAY, SEPT. 24, AT 6:30PM
Marilyn Keiser is Chancellor’s Professor of Music Emeritus at Jacobs School of Music, a renowned church musician, and peerless concert organist. Her grace, charm and warmth has earned her the reputation as the “first lady” of the organ world. Join us for this FREE concert to hear Dr. Keiser perform on Christ Church Cathedral’s Wolff and Taylor & Boody organs. Afterwards, join us for a reception to honor Dr. Keiser’s 37 years of service to the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis.
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Episcopal Women’s Ministries Fall Retreat
SEPT. 23-25
All who identify as women are encouraged to connect with other women, nurture your spirit, and enjoy beautiful Waycross Camp and Conference Center. The Rt. Rev. Cate Waynick, the former bishop of Indianapolis, will lead this retreat focused on Holy Listening. In-person and virtual options available.
The registration deadline is today!
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Celebrating the Ministry of Carl Michaelis
THURSDAY, SEPT. 29, AT 5:30PM
Carl Michaelis served on CCC’s staff for almost 32 years, retiring as Director of Hospitality Ministries in July of 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Because we couldn’t celebrate his ministry at that time, we are planning to celebrate with Choral Evensong and supper at the end of September. Please join us!
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Apple Picking at Anderson Orchard
SATURDAY, SEPT. 17, AT 11AM
Join in on this beloved annual CCC tradition! We’ll meet at the playground at Anderson Orchard and make our way back to the lake for a picnic! Pick a bag of apples to benefit CCC’s Sunday morning breakfast ministry for our neighbors experiencing homelessness and hunger.
Please note this event was originally scheduled for Sept. 10 but has been moved to Sept. 17.
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| This fall’s spiritual formation opportunities for adults (including young adults) at CCC are designed for a wide range of individuals, and we hope you’ll take advantage of at least one of these opportunities to deepen your faith and spiritual practice.
All evening meetings will start at 6:30 p.m. to allow attendees to worship at Evening Prayer or Evensong 5:30 p.m. and to enjoy a parish supper together at 6 p.m.
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Book Study: “The Church Cracked Open”
SUNDAYS IN SEPTEMBER
After the 8:30 a.m. service as well as during the Sunday Forum at 11:30 a.m., we’ll examine how events of the last few years have (re)awakened Christians to systemic racism, establishment, and privilege that pervade our society. Complimentary copies are available at the church. On Sunday, Sept. 4, Chapters 1-3 will be discussed. |
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Centering Prayer
MONDAYS & TUESDAYS THIS FALL
Do you seek the still, quiet voice of God? Contemplative prayer is God’s personal and unique gift to us and has been a part of our Christian heritage for centuries. If we are open to the gift of contemplation it may profoundly affect our daily life. Starting Sept. 6, there will now be two opportunities each week to join with others for Centering Prayer: Mondays at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom and Tuesdays at 5 p.m. at the church. Guidance will be offered for those new to Centering Prayer practice. Contact Michael Landon for more information.
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Anglican Identity
WEDNESDAYS AT 6:30PM, SEPT. 7 THRU OCT. 5
Come learn about the roots of Anglican identity and what it means to call ourselves part of the Anglican tradition.
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Sacred Ground: Exploring Race and Racism in America
THURSDAYS, SEPT. 8 THRU NOV. 17
Small groups are invited to walk through chapters of America’s history of race and racism, while weaving in threads of family story, economic class, and political and regional identity in this 11-week workshop.
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Anglican Rosary Prayer Group
THURSDAYS AT 5PM, SEPT. 8-OCT. 5
The Anglican rosary offers a pattern for meditation and a way of letting our hands guide our thoughts. The rosary leads us through the principal moments in the story of Jesus and considers Mary’s role in those mysteries. Come spend time with the rosary before Evensong.
For more information, contact Brett Roberts.
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Education for Ministry
TUESDAYS STARTING SEPT. 13 AT 6:30PM
EfM is an in-depth study of scripture, church history, selected readings and shared theological reflection within a small community of people seeking to deepen their prayer lives and an awareness of God in their ordinary daily lives.
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Breakfast Club
THURSDAYS IN OCTOBER
Start your Thursdays in October with Dean Gray Lesesne at CCC’s first-ever Breakfast Club, where we will gather for good food, good conversation, and spiritual dialogue.
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Anglican Spirituality
WEDNESDAYS AT 6:30PM, OCT. 19 THRU NOV. 5
Join us as we explore what prayer is, how to do it, and what unique ways we pray as Episcopalians.
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GOOD WORD SUBMISSION FORM
Let us help you get your message out. Tell us about your event, program, or ministry and we’ll get back to you with a plan for how to communicate it.
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