Catechumenate is an old-fashioned churchy word that means learning by hearing, geared especially for newcomers into the Christian faith. For our community, it is a way to learn more about the Episcopal Church and who we are as a community of followers of Jesus at Good Samaritan. Catechumenate will take the place of our regular Spark2Serve Conversation Sundays (when we […]
Does the idea of a deep spiritual conversation over a good meal appeal to you? We hope you’ll come to Open Tables, a Meal and a Conversation during the season of Lent. Each week, we’ll pick a different word and explore what that word means to us as open-minded followers of Jesus. Come be with us and bring a friend! […]
Join us at Green Street Pub for our next Pub Theology on Ash Wednesday, March 1, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Come and enjoy your favorite beverage and a meal while taking part in an interesting spiritual discussion led by The Very Reverend Bob Giannini, a wise and yet slightly irrevereant theologian who is the retired Dean of Christ Church Cathedral, Indianapolis. At the end of the evening, […]
Our partners in ministry at Harris Academy have started a new incentive program for students designed to encourage positive behavior and academic excellence. Students are able to earn “Harris Bucks” and then redeem them for gift cards at local establishments. Principal Lynn Lodwick reports that the good news is that the program has been a wild success, and that behavior […]
Ever wanted to have a conversation about the intersections of life, spirituality, and faith while enjoying your favorite beverage with other open-minded folks? Pub Theology is for you. On February 15 at 6:00 p.m., we welcome Faryal Khatri from the Islamic Society of North America as our guest. We’ll refresh ourselves with the basics of Islam, and talk about where […]
This Sunday, January 22, our great new preaching and teaching series continues, with a shift in our focus to Open Hearts. Father Gray will lead the after-worship discussion. In this politically charged culture of ours, what does it mean to offer hospitality and an open heart to others, especially those with whom we disagree? Come and see on Sunday!
Want to learn more about how to plug into the Church That Serves? After our worship service at 10 a.m. this Sunday, January 15 (details right), we’ll have some fun at Good Samaritan’s first ever Ministry Fair. You’ll get your very own “passport,” and if you talk with all eleven of our ministry leaders and get your “passport” stamped at each station, you’ll be eligible to win […]
Have you ever wanted to meet up with your friends at a pub for an hour or so of good food, good conversation on a spiritual topic, and your favorite beverage? If so, Pub Theology is for you! We’ll gather this Wednesday, January 11 at Green Street Pub (911 N. Green Street, Brownsburg) from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Our guest speaker is […]
It’s winter. Blah…Dismal gray skies. Cold. It’s dark before 6 p.m. And the kids have cabin fever! How do you combat the winter blues? What keeps your family busy? Bring your favorite indoor activity/idea/story/game/experiment to our next Moms Night hosted by Katy Baily-Oles on Thursday, January 12th at 6:00 p.m. We will enjoy a quick dinner with the kids and […]
Good Sam’s 101 is coming up next Saturday, January 14 from 10 a.m. until 12:00 noon at Harris Academy! Are you new to Good Samaritan? Or, have you been worshipping and serving with us for a while and want to learn more? Good Sam’s 101 is the on-ramp course to plug in more deeply, learn more, and help you make […]