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Organizations

The groups that have shaped Indianapolis.

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Church of Christ, Scientist (Christian Science)
Church of Christ, Scientist (Christian Science)

In the 1880s, the then-new denomination Christian Science first became known to Indianapolis through its healing ministry. The denomination, which… Read More »Church of Christ, Scientist (Christian Science)

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)

Church Women United
Church Women United

In 1898 a group of church women headed by Mrs. J. D. Forest and Mrs. W. H. H. Shank issued… Read More »Church Women United

Concerned Clergy of Indianapolis
Concerned Clergy of Indianapolis

A Ministerial association with the goal of mobilizing spiritual leadership to combat issues of racial, educational, and economic inequality and… Read More »Concerned Clergy of Indianapolis

Congregation Beth-El Zedeck
Congregation Beth-El Zedeck

Congregation Beth-El Zedeck (the House of the God of Righteousness) arose in 1928 from the merger of Congregation Beth-El (founded… Read More »Congregation Beth-El Zedeck

Damien Center
Damien Center

In Indianapolis, the first large-scale care center for people with HIV/AIDS was the Damien Center, which opened in 1987. The… Read More »Damien Center

Dayspring Center
Dayspring Center

The Dayspring Center (DSC) is a nonprofit organization committed to combating and preventing family homelessness in central Indiana. It opened… Read More »Dayspring Center

Eastern Star Church
Eastern Star Church

Eastern Star Church, the largest predominantly African American religious congregation in Indianapolis, was established by a mission of 12 people… Read More »Eastern Star Church

Edna Martin Christian Center
Edna Martin Christian Center

The Edna Martin Christian Center began through the sole efforts of , a 43-year-old homemaker and mother. After the death… Read More »Edna Martin Christian Center

Episcopalians
Episcopalians

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

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