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They will know we are Christians by our love.
When I first saw our Allisonville bumper stickers that say, "not that kind of Christian," I knew they were talking about Christians that are known by their hatred. Way too often, the loud voices of exclusion drown out the quiet whispers of love and grace. But at Allisonville Christian Church, we strive to amplify those whispers into a chorus of acceptance and compassion.
Join us on June 8 at Indy Pride to show what it means to be Christians—people known not for who we exclude, but for who we include. Join our voices of love and acceptance.
There are many ways to help both on June 8 and before. Click on the link below to learn more and let Pastor Sarah know that you're interested in helping out if you haven't already.
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Joys:
- We celebrate with appreciation the years of ministry of Carolyn Reed as our Associate Regional Minister as she prepares for retirement.
- We give thanks for a successful youth retreat filled with fellowship, growth & planning for the upcoming Youth Sunday.
- We are grateful for the upcoming class of elders and deacons and the nominating committee that sustain the work of our church.
- Congratulations to the many graduates in our congregation and the families and support systems that buoyed them along their journey
Concerns:
- We pray for those affected by tornadoes and flooding around the country.
- We pray for Carolyn Burkholder's cousin Mary Dennis as she recovers from a broken hip.
- We pray for Sandy Zimmerman at the passing of her brother-in-law.
- We pray for Carol Wakefield and her family at the passing of her brother.
- We continue our prayers for: Davis and Bev Goforth, John Hinant, Pearl Ross, Alex Hofer, Lori Corken-Young, Tiffany Kirby and David Cartwright.
We pray, as we do each week, for lasting peace and justice throughout our war torn world, for all who are suffering and grieving, for a meaningful and lasting end to gun violence in our city and around the world, and for our work to become an anti-racist people and society.
We continue to pray for our work and all work to be an anti-racist church and people.
Our Global Ministries Prayer Partner this week is Palestine.
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New Carpet
Our carpet installers are hard at work putting down new carpet in the sanctuary. Thank you for everyone that helped clear out the sanctuary last Sunday! This coming Saturday, we need your help again to put everything back in place for Pentecost Sunday. If you can join us this Saturday at 9:00 AM to put the sanctuary back together, please send Isaac an email or just show up.
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Please join the Indiana Region as we send our Associate Regional Minister Carolyn Casey Reed off to a wonderfully deserved retirement, we are planning a reception on May 18th at Geist Christian Church, Promise Road Church from 2-4 PM. | |
Informational Meeting to Review Proposed Bylaws Revisions | |
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Please join us in the sanctuary or on Zoom on Sunday, May 19 at 12:15 PM for an information session covering proposed bylaws revisions that will be considered by the Church Council in June.
Ara Nelson-Mercer, ACC Council Vice-chair, has been leading a revision of the bylaws to make updates to better reflect current practices and needs. The bylaws were last revised in 2014, so a revision every decade or so seems prudent.
The Executive Committee, Elders, and Council have already provided input. We would now like to provide an opportunity for the congregation to provide feedback.
The proposed bylaw revisions will be emailed out prior to the May 19 meeting to allow members time to review the proposed changes before the meeting. At the meeting, major changes will be highlighted, and then, there will be a time for questions/feedback from members.
Currently, ACC Bylaws state that bylaw revisions are voted on by Council and then brought to the Congregation for notification. In an effort to have greater opportunities for congregational participation, we are holding this meeting prior to Council’s vote in June.
If you are unable to attend and have feedback or questions, please send it to anelsonmercer@gmail.com and bunderwood@allisonville.org by May 20.
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Casa Pastors' Installation | |
Roxana and Armando Perez are the next called pastors of Casa del Alfarero. If you would like to attend the installation service on Sunday May 19 at 2:00 PM, please RSVP to Roxana at 317-762-9598. | |
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Our next Allisonville Forum will be May 29 with dinner at 6:30 and presentation at 7:00.
Our speaker will be David J. Miner who has worked extensively on food justice in the city and beyond. For more information and to RSVP, click the link below.
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On Sunday, May 26, we’ll be starting a sermon series based on the hit television series “The Office.” This sermon series, much like the show, will invite us to reflect on finding beauty in ordinary things, and how the most seemingly ordinary things can often reveal the most divine presences.
As part of this sermon series, we’ll be gathering for a church pitch-in after the second service on June 2nd. ACC will provide fried and grilled chicken. Below, we have a sign-up for sides, veggies, and desserts. If your last name begins with A-Q, plan to bring a side or vegetable dish. If your last name begins with R-Z, plan to bring a dessert. If you need help signing up, call (317-849-3957) or email (szuniga@allisonville.org).
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Indiana Regional Assembly will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Light of the World Christian Church. If you would like to attend and are interested in being a delegate, please reach out to Beau at bunderwood@allisonville.org | |
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We are excited to invite you to join us for our Vacation Bible School, "Camp Firelight," at Allisonville Christian Church from July 14th to 17th, each evening from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. This year’s theme, inspired by Psalm 56:3, promises a Summer Camp Adventure with God filled with engaging activities, fellowship, and spiritual growth.
To make this event a success, we are in need of volunteers! Dinner will be served to all VBS participants and volunteers, just as in years past.
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Our weekly look at scripture starts again at both 9 am (in person) and 7 pm (via Zoom). We'll dig back into Genesis, but newcomers are welcome. There's no homework involved or prior knowledge required. The goal of our study time is understanding the biblical story - and how it connects to our stories better. | |
Summer Adult Sunday School | |
This summer Pastors Joyce, Sarah, and Beau will be offering a study about how to fully welcome those with disabilities into our congregational life and leadership. Held during the Sunday School hour (11 AM - noon) in the Casa room, each week the group will discuss a chapter of the book: From Inclusion to Justice: Disability, Ministry, and Congregational Leadership by Erin Raffety. This is part of our grant from the Calvin Institute for Christian Worship, which allows us to provide free copies of the book to participants. They will be available in the narthex beginning this Sunday (5/5). The class begins on June 2nd and will run through August 18th. | |
- Stock Sales for Mission Trip
- End of Year Party
- Mission Trip Info
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- Discussion Group on Tuesdays
- Cookout New Date is May 17
- Indy Pride on June 8th
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Prime Timers
Everyone is invited to the June 12 Prime Timers event, Hidden Gems, an Indiana Landmarks presentation. A lunch from Jimmy Johns will be available in the ACC Family Room at 11:30 AM. Following lunch, a program will be presented by Suzanne Stanis, Vice President of Education at Indiana Landmarks.
The presentation, Hidden Gems, uses Indiana Landmarks’ insider knowledge to highlight Indiana historic places worth visiting, from the quirky to the sublime: small towns, neighborhoods, restaurants, shops, parks, cemeteries, scenic drives, and museums.
Cost - $12/person to be paid on arrival. No charge to attend the presentation without lunch.
Please RSVP by June 9.
Jean Tatum Text – 317-626-8625 Email – tatum.jean@gmail.com
Dave Tatum Text – 317-371-7500 Email – tatum.david@att.net
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Men's Breakfast
The next men's breakfast is this Saturday, June 1 at 8:30 AM. We meet at Metro Diner (3945 E 82nd St.) on the first Saturday of the month. Please call or text Don B (317-697-6011) by Friday if you plan to join. We must request seats in advance.
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When: Wednesday, May 28 at 7:00 PM
Where: Room 14 and ACC's Zoom
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
The Japanese Breakfast indie pop star reflects on her experiences of growing up Korean-American, becoming a professional musician and caring for her terminally ill mother.
If you'd like a library copy of the book, please contact Audrey Pelsor.
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Disciples Women's Ministries
If you are interested in becoming involved with a Disciples Women's Ministry Circle, reach out to Linda Belding.
Sarah Circle:
Sarah Circle Dinner is Wednesday, June 12 at 6 PM If you would like to join us, please RSVP to Sue York at nsyork@att.net by May 31.
Mary Martha Circle:
The Mary Martha Circle will meet on Thursday, May 23rd at 12:30pm in Room 15 at ACC. We will be discussing Chapter 4, "Living by Faith". We look forward to listening to each of you on this topic. Mary Hillman will lead us. We hope you can join us!
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Indianapolis Baseball Night
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Membership has 68 seats together at Victory Field for Friday, August 2. Our Indianapolis Indians will play Toledo Mudd Hens. First pitch is 7:05 PM. We begin taking reservations on June 30. Details are forthcoming. Please SAVE THE DATE! | |
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Arts at Allisonville
CALLING ALL MUSIC AND DRAMA LOVERS! It’s time to get Arts at Allisonville rolling again. We are in the planning process for the next 12 months or so. Won’t you join us? If you love the arts, we want you. Contact Steve Caress (stcaress@yahoo.com), Shari Jacobs (slj1114@gmail.com), or Chris Higgins (chiggins@allisonville.org) and let us know. We want to start meeting soon to discuss/plan some exciting events.
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2024 Summer Special Music | |
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If you would like to offer special music during the months of June, July, or August, please complete the form linked below and Chris Higgins will reach out with potential dates.
Click Here to Sign Up for Special Music
If you have any questions or would like help selecting music, let Chris Higgins know or indicate as such in the form.
By the way: this is NOT an ACC-only opportunity - if you know someone who would like to share their talents in worship, forward this email to them or complete the form on their behalf (but ask permission from them first)!
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Faith Formation Ministry
If you are interested in any Sunday School class or other faith formation opportunity, please reach out to Josh (jjackson@allisonville.org) and read more at allisonville.org/sundayschool.
Here's a brief rundown of our offerings:
- Worship and Wonder (9:30 and 11:00 in Room 12): Open to kids 3 years old through 1st grade
- Children's Sunday School (11:00 in Room 1): Open to kids in 2nd through 5th grade
- Youth Sunday School (11:00 in the Retreat House): Open to youth in 6th through 12th grade
- Adult Sunday School (11:00 Faith Class in the Fireplace Room, LIFE Class in Room 15, and Pathfinders Class in the Chalice Room)
- Middle and High School youth meet in Room 14
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We are scheduling for May, June and July. This is a meaningful way to contribute to our worship experience, and we invite more members to consider participating. Please contact John Quick (317-294-2709, qman21611@gmail.com) to sign up. | |
May - June Events
May 16 9:00 AM Beau’s Bible Study at Church
May 16 7:00 PM Beau’s Bible Study on Zoom
May 17 6:30 PM Young Adult CookOut
May 18 2:00 PM Carolyn Reed Retirement Party at Promise Road
May 19 Pentecost Offering/ Youth Sunday
May 19 12:15 PM Bylaws Meeting at Church
May 19 2:00 PM Casa Installation at Church
May 22 6:45 PM Retro Group-May Outing
May 23 9:00 AM Beau’s Bible Study at Church
May 23 7:00 PM Beau’s Bible Study on Zoom
May 23 12:30 PM Mary Martha Circle Ch 4 Mary Hillman Leading
May 28 7:00 PM ACC Book Club
May 29 6:30 PM Allisonville Forum
May 30 9:00 AM Beau’s Bible Study at Church
May 30 7:00 PM Beau’s Bible Study on Zoom
June 1 8:30 AM Men’s Breakfast
June 1 9:30 AM Crafting
June 2 12:00 PM Allisonville Allies
June 2 Linwood Food Pantry Sunday
June 6 9:00 AM Beau’s Bible Study at Church
June 6 7:00 PM Beau’s Bible Study on Zoom
June 8 All Day Indy Pride
June 12 11:30 AM Prime Timers
June 12 6:00 PM Sarah Circle Final meeting
June 13 9:30 AM Beau’s Bible Study at Church
June 13 7:00 PM Beau’s Bible Study on Zoom
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