Judaism Jewish faith and tradition have developed and adapted to changing circumstances over its long history. Although Jewish religion is not… Read More »Judaism
Lutherans Although Lutherans from Maryland settled in Marion County around 1830, the first Lutheran churches did not appear until 1836 when… Read More »Lutherans
Methodists Methodists historically have been the largest Protestant group in Indianapolis and Central Indiana. Today, local Methodist churches and agencies provide… Read More »Methodists
Muslims The Muslim community of Indianapolis is a small but integral part of the city’s population. Muslim residents may account for… Read More »Muslims
Philanthropy and Religion Since the city’s founding, religious bodies have been active in philanthropy and voluntary service. Philanthropy and religion have always been… Read More »Philanthropy and Religion
Presbyterians Presbyterians have been present in Indianapolis since the city’s creation. The Protestant denomination developed from the reformed movement led by… Read More »Presbyterians
Religion And Health Care For most of the 19th century, no hospital existed in Indianapolis. The city’s residents associated hospitals with facilities where people… Read More »Religion And Health Care
Religion And Politics As the home of the state capital, as well as branches of local and federal governmental agencies, religion and politics… Read More »Religion And Politics
Religion and Race Race has been a public issue in Indianapolis from the city’s earliest years. Numerous state laws restricted the rights of… Read More »Religion and Race
Religion and Social Services From the earliest churches in Indianapolis religion and social services have existed in a complex and evolving relationship. As congregations… Read More »Religion and Social Services
