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Episcopal Church of All Saints

Episcopal Church of All Saints

The parish known as All Saints was established under the name Grace Church in September 1864. It was the third… Read More »Episcopal Church of All Saints

Christ Church Cathedral

Christ Church Cathedral

In June 1837, resident Episcopalians purchased a lot on the Governor’s Circle () to build a church. Thirty individuals organized… Read More »Christ Church Cathedral

The Christ Church Cathedral Choir

The Christ Church Cathedral Choir

The Christ Church Cathedral Choir was formed in 1883 and has since earned an international reputation for musical excellence. The… Read More »The Christ Church Cathedral Choir

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons)

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons)

The first Indianapolis branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also called Mormons) was established in 1919,… Read More »Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons)

Classical Music

Classical Music

The earliest cultivators of “classical” or “serious” music were vocal groups, specifically church choirs and amateur singing societies. One of… Read More »Classical Music

Episcopalians

The principal characteristics which distinguish the Episcopal church from other denominations are a hierarchical organization with bishops, priests, and deacons;… Read More »Episcopalians

Free Methodist World Ministries Center

Since 1990, Free Methodist World Ministries Center, located at 770 North High School Road, has been the international headquarters of… Read More »Free Methodist World Ministries Center

Purpose of Life Ministries

Purpose of Life Ministries

Purpose of Life Ministries began as Second Baptist Church, the first African American Baptist congregation established in Indianapolis. Charles Sachel,… Read More »Purpose of Life Ministries

St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church

St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church

Established in 1916, Saint John’s Missionary Baptist Church is best-known as the congregation of prominent Indianapolis civil rights leader .… Read More »St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church

St. Mary Of The Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church

St. Mary Of The Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church

Established in 1856 as the second Roman Catholic parish in Indianapolis, St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception was originally the… Read More »St. Mary Of The Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church

St. Rita Roman Catholic Church

St. Rita Roman Catholic Church

In 1919, St. Rita was established by Bishop as the first African American parish in Indianapolis. It was created as… Read More »St. Rita Roman Catholic Church

Unitarians-Universalists

Unitarians-Universalists

In 1961, the Unitarian and Universalist churches in the United States and Canada merged to form a new body called… Read More »Unitarians-Universalists

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