The Indiana e-Christian

In keeping with the notion of a “green” Assembly, the Chapel Committee for the 2009 General Assembly is asking for assistance from Disciples congregations around the country. The Committee is asking Disciples to take one or two of their surplus Sunday bulletins to the Assembly, or send them to Chapel Committee Chair Mark Madinger. The committee will use the bulletins to decorate the chapel walls at the Assembly.

Using the bulletins will allow the Chapel Committee to contribute to the environmental stewardship of the gathering. Event planners for this General Assembly are striving to minimize the use of non-recyclable materials, replacing them with renewable resources where possible.

Representatives from congregations can bring bulletins to the Assembly or mail them to Mark Madinger, 8820 Woodacre Lane, Indianapolis, Ind. 46234.  Bulletins sent by mail should be received by July 18.

A newly formed congregation, Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church, will be worshiping on Sunday mornings in the chapel of Northwood Christian Church.  Some eighty congregants gathered for their first service on Mother’s Day and enjoyed the use of the Chapel Garden for their fellowship time. 

Northwood will continue its 8:30 a.m. services in the chapel prior to the Orthodox services at 10:00 a.m.  Pastor Ted Nottingham states that “this sharing of the facilities with brothers and sisters of the Eastern Orthodox tradition is a manifestation of the ecumenical commitment and vision of Christian unity so central to our Disciples identity.”