Mayer Messing (Dec. 10, 1843 – Jan. 30, 1930). Rabbi Mayer Messing was a prominent Jewish religious leader and philanthropist, best known… Read More »Mayer Messing
Methodists Methodists historically have been the largest Protestant group in Indianapolis and Central Indiana. Today, local Methodist churches and agencies provide… Read More »Methodists
Mormon Temple The Indiana temple, located in Carmel, was the first Mormon temple built in the state. Different from church meeting houses,… Read More »Mormon Temple
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
Lucious Newsom (Aug. 11, 1915-Aug. 8, 2008). Born August 11, 1915, in Memphis, Tennessee, Lucious Newsom arrived in Indianapolis in 1989 to… Read More »Lucious Newsom
Nur-Allah Islamic Center The Nur-Allah (Light of God) Islamic Center is a largely African American Muslim community that has been part of Indianapolis… Read More »Nur-Allah Islamic Center
Edward T. O’Meara (Aug. 3, 1921-Jan. 10, 1992). Born in St. Louis, Edward T. O’Meara was the son of Irish immigrants. He knew… Read More »Edward T. O’Meara
Oasis of Hope On May 24, 1938, 35 men and women gathered in a building at 16th and Alvord Streets to worship God.… Read More »Oasis of Hope
Our Savior Lutheran Church Located at the corner of West 25th Street and Fall Creek Parkway, Our Savior Lutheran Church is a historically Black… Read More »Our Savior Lutheran Church
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
