Upcoming Events
Conservative Leadership for a United America
We are excited to share an exciting leadership opportunity from our friends at Urban Rural Action: Conservative Leadership for a United America.
CLUA is a non-partisan civic action program that will build a robust, cohesive, and effective coalition of conservative leaders from different religious traditions united by a commitment to building relationships across differences and preventing political violence. (Left-of-center leaders interested in a similar opportunity can register their interest here.) Apply today to join UR Action's growing network of leaders committed to building a stronger, more united America.
August Streets to Home Indy Train the Trainer
August STHI Train the Trainer
Want to learn more about Indy’s homelessness crisis?
Ready to help end it?
Come to a Train the Trainer session presented by the Greater Indianapolis Multifaith Alliance (GIMA) and learn:
Why Indy has a homelessness crisis and why we need the urgency to end it
How Streets to Home Indy can end chronic and street homelessness
How to use available resources to inform your congregation or community about ways to support the Streets to Home Indy initiative
We hope you’ll join us in this important work to ensure every neighbor has a safe, stable place to call home.
2026 Housing Convening
2026 IUL Housing Convening
The Cost of Stability: Exploring Housing, Hard Choices, and Systemic Barriers
The Indianapolis Urban League is pleased to invite you to The Cost of Stability: Exploring Housing, Hard Choices, and Systemic Barriers, an immersive Housing Access Experience designed to deepen understanding of the challenges individuals and families face while navigating today's housing system.
Unlike a traditional workshop or presentation, this interactive experience places participants in realistic scenarios that require difficult decisions, limited resources, and competing priorities. Through guided reflection and discussion, attendees will explore how systems influence choices and consider opportunities to strengthen our community's response to housing challenges.
Event Details
Friday, August 7, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Madam Walker Legacy Center
617 Indiana Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Lunch will be provided, but space is limited, and registration is required. We encourage you to reserve your spot as soon as possible using the link below.
Register Here:
Indianapolis Urban League 2026 Housing Convening Friday, August 7th I 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM – Fill out form
Please feel free to share this invitation with colleagues and community partners who may be interested.
The Indianapolis Urban League looks forward to learning with you.
Demystifying Dharmic Religions
Demystifying Dharmic Religions
You are invited to an interfaith event being held at the Hindu Temple of Central Indiana on Aug 8th. there will be a panel discussion to learn more about the four Dharmic religions: Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism. Session will be followed by Chai and refreshments.
Please feel free to share this with family and friends.
Hoping to see you !
Sacred Friends - August
Sacred Friendships discussions are the core of GIMA. These easy, one-hour conversations are for anyone interested in exploring the faith world of others. The purpose is to deepen our relationships and know each other, not just about each other. Each session focuses on a conversation topic led by two of our committee chairs, Betty Brandt and Rabbi Brett Krichiver. All are welcome!
August
Humility
Humility is valued in many faith traditions, but people understand it in different ways. Can you describe a time when humility changed your perspective, strengthened a relationship, or taught you something important? How do you make the distinction between humility and other attributes like self-doubt, self-sacrifice, or staying silent when you should speak?
8/18, 2p with Rabbi Brett Krichiver
8/20, 1p with Betty Brandt
Indiana Eviction Justice Court Watch Training - August 2026
Court Watch Training
We offer once-a-month, online trainings for the basics of court watching, including the use of the Indiana Eviction Justice Network’s website. We suggest browsing through the information contained on the Eviction Basics, Eviction Court Watching, and FAQ’s pages before the training.
To register, fill out the form here. Once completed you’ll receive the Zoom link with your email confirmation. See you soon!
You can also go to court with a Court Watch Mentor, inquire here.
Watch the August 2024 training video here.
Safety Net Training
Our friends at the Multi-Faith Neighbors Network (MFNN) invite all Indianapolis-area congregations to their Safety Net Training on August 20th in Indianapolis. We live in a time when polarization and extremism are growing. This is a tragic reality, but we believe that congregations, civic organizations, and other small groups are the perfect places to help identify growing polarization, and provide off-ramps to help move people towards peacefully living together with those they may have strong disagreements with. In order to help combat polarization and extremism, we have created SafetyNet - a training module, curriculum, and resources to help address this issue.
Safety Net was created by MFNN in partnership with Search for Common Ground and the Polarization & Extremism Research & Innovation Lab at American University to help put resources in the hands of congregational and civic leaders that help communities push back against polarization, extreme rhetoric, violence, and more. In a time when division and polarization are increasing, we want to provide tangible resources that will equip you to lead your congregation or civic organization to peacefully push back and help prevent polarization from growing.
At this training, you will receive assistance about how to use this resource in your local context, as well as both physical and digital copies of the curriculum to use. We want to make sure you go home with tangible resources that will benefit your local community.
The specific information is below. Registration is absolutely free, and includes both breakfast and lunch, but please register for each person who is planning to attend so we can have the appropriate food prepared. Food will also be provided that will honor everyone's particular dietary needs.
Who should attend Safety Net Training? The curriculum is intended for congregational, organizational, or civic community leaders to use in their local context. The training itself will explain the curriculum, and train leaders to lead the curriculum in their local setting.
LOCATION: MTI School of Knowledge Auditorium - 4950 W. 34th St. Indianapolis, IN 46224
DATE: Thursday, August 20, 2026
TIME: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Stewarding Land. Building Futures.
Join Us for Stewarding Land. Building Futures!
Churches have long served as anchors in their neighborhoods, providing spiritual guidance, essential services, and places of belonging. Today, many congregations also have a unique opportunity to address one of our community's most pressing challenges—access to safe, affordable housing.
This symposium will bring together faith leaders, housing experts, and community development professionals to explore how church-owned land can become a catalyst for neighborhood revitalization.
Whether your congregation is simply exploring possibilities or actively considering development, this event will provide the knowledge, connections, and inspiration needed to steward your land in ways that create lasting hope and expand housing opportunities across the Far East Side of Indianapolis.
Setting the Table: Domestic Hunger in Families, Military, and Seniors
Join Bread for the World Indiana for an afternoon of learning, fellowship, and advocacy as they explore how federal nutrition programs strengthen our nation's social safety net.
Together, we'll examine how programs like SNAP, WIC, and other federal food assistance initiatives support children, families, active-duty military members, veterans, and older adults across our communities. We'll also discuss the important role advocates play in protecting and strengthening these programs.
Before our main program, you're invited to attend one or two breakout sessions designed to deepen your engagement with Bread for the World, strengthen your advocacy skills, and connect with advocates from across Indiana.
We'll also take time to put our faith into action by writing to our elected officials and encouraging them to make ending hunger a priority.
Main Program: 4:30 PM
Optional Training Sessions: Begins at 1:30 PM
Event Schedule:
1:30–1:45 p.m. – Welcome
2:00–3:00 p.m. – Breakout Sessions
3:15–4:15 p.m. – Breakout Sessions
4:30–5:30 p.m. – Main Program
Whether you're new to Bread for the World or have been advocating for years, we hope you'll join us as we learn, build community, and take meaningful action together to help end hunger.
2026 Thomas H. Lake Lecture
2026 Thomas H. Lake Lecture
The Samaritan, the Levite, and Innkeeper: Three Approaches to the Ethics of Philanthropy
Lake Institute on Faith & Giving presents the 2026 Thomas H. Lake Lecture with Notre Dame Professor, Meghan Sullivan, PhD. Join the event on Thursday, September 3 at 4:30 pm ET.
In this talk, Meghan will focus on “The Samaritan, the Levite, and Innkeeper: Three Approaches to the Ethics of Philanthropy.” What does it truly mean to love humanity? Long before it became associated with modern nonprofits and foundations, the nature of philanthropy was up for fierce philosophical debate in the ancient world. Dive into one of history’s most famous stories—the Parable of the Good Samaritan—and look at it through a fresh lens. Explore the ethical frameworks embedded in the story and what it can teach about different approaches to giving and caring for others. You’ll walk away with meaningful insights to help guide your own thinking about how we practice philanthropy today.
Meghan Sullivan is the Wilsey Family College Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame. She serves as Director of the University-wide Ethics Initiative and is the founding director of Notre Dame’s Institute for Ethics and the Common Good. Sullivan is deeply interested in the ways philosophy contributes to the good life and the best methods for promoting philosophical thought. In 2022, Sullivan published The Good Life Method with Penguin Press (co-authored with her teaching collaborator Paul Blaschko) based on a wildly popular introductory philosophy course she developed at Notre Dame called “God and the Good Life.” Since 2016, “God and the Good Life” has accompanied thousands of Notre Dame students through the process of developing a philosophical plan for their lives. Sullivan is currently working on a book about the role of love in our moral lives. Learn more here.
This event is free and open to the public. The in-person lecture will take place at Hine Hall Auditorium, 875 W North St, Indianapolis, IN 46202. The lecture will begin at 4:30 pm Eastern and will be available on livestream, too.
For questions, please contact lfi@iu.edu.
Multi-Congregational Book Study
Multi-Congregational Book Study
There is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America
Upcoming Fall Book Study
Brought to you by Northside Congregations for Housing (NCFH), a committee of the Greater Indianapolis Multifaith Alliance (GIMA).
Plan to attend our upcoming Multi-Faith book study! This fall, dive into the 2026 Pulitzer Prize winner for Non-Fiction, “There is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America” by journalist and anthropologist Brian Goldstone.
In this powerful book, Goldstone follows five Atlanta families facing housing insecurity, using their stories to shine a light on the systemic issues and "shadow realm" of working people who lack a fixed place to sleep at night. The Pulitzer committee calls it “a feat of reportage, analysis and storytelling focusing on the issues that have created a national crisis of family homelessness among the so-called working poor.” It was also named a Book of the Year by both The New York Times and The Atlantic. Explore how working families—besieged by skyrocketing rents, low wages, and inadequate tenant protections—are becoming the new face of homelessness in the United States, and discuss how to respond.
Schedule & Locations
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8 pm
The study will meet five times across eight weeks at four different Northside congregations.
September 15: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (Fellowship Hall)
6050 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208
September 29: St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
100 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260
October 13: Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation
6501 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46260
October 27: Meridian Street United Methodist Church
5500 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208
And join us on Thursday, November 19: Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation annual Family Promise program on homelessness. 6501 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46260
Reflection & Action: Come for the fellowship, the deeply moving stories, and the vital conversation on how our community can advocate for change.
Register at this link.
Guns to Gardens
On September 19th from 10 am until noon, Allisonville Christian Church is hosting a Guns to Garden event. They'll be collecting unwanted guns, hosting a blacksmith on site melting them down, and transforming them into garden tools.
It's an event aimed at getting more guns out of our homes and off the streets, so there are fewer weapons out there that can be involved in accidents and tragedies. It's also intended as an inspiring witness to the Biblical and moral imperative for addressing the gun violence epidemic that plagues our society.
Sacred Friendships In Action
Sacred Friends discussions are the core of GIMA. Thanks to our partners at Urban Rural Action, Indianapolis is now part of the Pluralism Leadership Academy along with Los Angeles and Washington D.C. This 3-session workshop series will equip leaders to engage civic housing issues through collaboration and civility. Spots are limited and by application.
September 24, 10a - 2p
October 6, 12-4p
October 22, 4-8p
‘NECESSARY ALLIES’ ENCORE SCREENING
In a world increasingly shaped by misunderstanding and cultural tension, Necessary Allies follows an extraordinary gathering of eight influential voices–faith leaders, community organizers, and cultural ambassadors—who come together with one shared purpose: to explore how humanity can move beyond division and build a future rooted in dignity, compassion, and unity.
Court Watchers Virtual Coffee Chat - July
Court Watchers Virtual Coffee Chat
This casual get-together offers a new way to engage with other court watchers monthly, on the last Wednesday of the month, at 10am. These meetings will be largely without an agenda to leave room to connect, ask questions, compare notes, and maybe even vent a little about this tough work!
All court watchers are welcome, regardless of location or type of court.
July Streets to Home Indy Train the Trainer
July STHI Train the Trainer
Want to learn more about Indy’s homelessness crisis?
Ready to help end it?
Come to a Train the Trainer session presented by the Greater Indianapolis Multifaith Alliance (GIMA) and learn:
Why Indy has a homelessness crisis and why we need the urgency to end it
How Streets to Home Indy can end chronic and street homelessness
How to use available resources to inform your congregation or community about ways to support the Streets to Home Indy initiative
We hope you’ll join us in this important work to ensure every neighbor has a safe, stable place to call home.
Sacred Friendships - July
Sacred Friendships
Sacred Friendships discussions are the core of GIMA. These easy, one-hour conversations are for anyone interested in exploring the faith world of others. The purpose is to deepen our relationships and know each other, not just about each other. Each session focuses on a conversation topic led by two of our committee chairs, Betty Brandt and Rabbi Brett Krichiver. All are welcome!
July Topic: Disruption in Faith and Freedom
Moments of disruption can become turning points. Whether in our traditions, our communities, or our lives, disruption can challenge what we believe and how we relate to one another. Across faiths, these moments often call for moral courage: the willingness to speak truth, to listen deeply, and to stay in relationship even when we disagree. What do these moments teach us about justice, faith, and freedom? When have you seen “moral courage” in your tradition or in your own life?
June 22, 1p with Rabbi Brett Krichiver and Betty Brandt
Zero HIV Stigma Day
Zero HIV Stigma Day
Engaging Faith Communities to End HIV Stigma & Criminalization
Join the HIV Modernization Movement - Indiana for their 3rd annual Zero HIV Stigma Day Community Meal & Conversation on July 21, 2026. Observed globally and annually on July 21, this day is dedicated to reflection, education, and action to end HIV stigma and ensure equitable access to care. This year's panel discussion on Engaging Faith Communities to End HIV Stigma & Criminalization will feature faith leaders and community members living with HIV.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Doors Open at 5:00pm: Explore our HMM Advocacy History Walk Visual Gallery (2016-2026), a reflection on a decade of impact and progress.
5:15-6:15pm: Community Dinner
6:15-8:30pm: Welcome and Program: Featuring a panel discussion on Engaging Faith Communities to End HIV Stigma and Criminalization.
ULI Indiana - DMD Affordable Housing Development Conference
Indianapolis DMD Affordable Housing Development Conference
What to Expect
Join DMD for a full day of:
Practical insights on navigating City processes and approvals
Clear guidance on accessing funding and development resources
Peer learning and real-world examples from developers and partners
Opportunities to connect with DMD staff, lenders, and technical experts
Why Attend
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to take your next project further, this conference is designed to help:
Demystify the development process
Build your capacity and confidence
Strengthen your project pipeline
Connect you with the people and resources needed to move forward
Scholarship Support
A limited number of scholarships are available to support attendance at this event. These scholarships are intended to ensure participation from nonprofit, small-scale, and emerging developers for whom the registration cost may present a barrier.
Priority will be given to individuals and organizations whose work aligns with affordable housing and community development goals, particularly those actively planning or advancing low-income housing projects.
If you are interested in attending but require financial assistance, please email Jennifer.Mitchen@uli.org. Scholarship availability is limited and will be awarded based on need and alignment with event focus areas.
Indiana Eviction Justice Court Watch Training - July 2026
Court Watch Training
We offer once-a-month, online trainings for the basics of court watching, including the use of the Indiana Eviction Justice Network’s website. We suggest browsing through the information contained on the Eviction Basics, Eviction Court Watching, and FAQ’s pages before the training.
To register, fill out the form here. Once completed you’ll receive the Zoom link with your email confirmation. See you soon!
You can also go to court with a Court Watch Mentor, inquire here.
Watch the August 2024 training video here.
'NECESSARY ALLIES' The Premiere Screening
In a world increasingly shaped by misunderstanding and cultural tension, Necessary Allies follows an extraordinary gathering of eight influential voices–faith leaders, community organizers, and cultural ambassadors—who come together with one shared purpose: to explore how humanity can move beyond division and build a future rooted in dignity, compassion, and unity.
Indy Tenant Workshop
Indy Tenant Workshop
Part 1: Know and Use Your Renters' Rights
This event is for renters and advocates to learn about renters’ rights.
Do you have questions about what landlords are legally allowed to do?
Do you think your rights or the rights of others as tenants are being violated?
Do you want to learn about how you can leverage your power as a renter?
In this presentation, attendees will learn about renter’s rights under Indiana law and where the protections fall short.
Part 2: Community Organizing 101
The second half will focus on how to connect with other tenants to increase access to adequate housing through a unified renter base and the building blocks of community organizing.
There will be networking and planning activities after the presentations.
Prayer vigil at the Miami Correctional Facility
Multifaith Clergy and People of Faith Gathering at Miami Correctional Facility for 11th Prayer Vigil for our Immigrant Neighbors
You are invited to join clergy, congregational leaders and people of faith from around the state of Indiana at the 11th Multi-Faith Prayer Vigil for our immigrant neighbors hosted by the Episcopal Church, the Dioceses of Indianapolis and Northern Indiana on Monday, June 29th, 2026, at 2:00pm at the Miami Correctional Facility near Bunker Hill, IN.
Faith leaders continue to be deeply concerned about the state of the facility now being used to detain immigrants. “It’s no secret that the conditions at Miami are abhorrent, absolutely inhumane, unforgivable, really,” said Sarah Burrow, a director at Lewis Kappes and lead of the firm’s immigration law group. We understand the importance of security and safety and the enforcement of just laws. But what is happening behind us has nothing to do with safety and everything to do with cruelty and xenophobia all hiding behind the façade of “good business” and making money for the state.
This gathering will include readings, songs, prayers, and statements from across faith traditions calling for dignity and justice for immigrants and refugees. It is our task to call it how we see it and we will continue to do that until ICE Detentions stop here at Miami Correctional facility.
We will stand in prayerful solidarity with the immigrant communities and call attention to the urgent need for humane treatment of all people.
For more information, contact:
The Rev. Fatima Yakubu-Madus – fatimaym@cccindy.org
America 250: In God We Trust Panel Discussion
America 250: In God We Trust Panel Discussion
Overview
Carmel Interfaith Alliance presents America 250: In God We Trust Panel Discussion
Carmel celebrates America 250 honoring our historic legacy as a country founded on religious freedom. On June 24th at 5:30 pm, we explore the meaning of our national motto “In God We Trust”, since its adoption and from the diverse perspectives of faith traditions represented in our community today.Please join us for a moderated informational panel discussion bringing the history of our nation and our city together.Our esteemed panel features:
Dr. Samuel Young, Assistant Professor of History at Indiana Wesleyan University
David Sklar, Executive Director of the Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council
Dr. Shrividya Karthik, Hindu Temple of Central Indiana Member
Maryam E. Qureshi, Esq, President of the Al Salam Foundation
Court Watchers Virtual Coffee Chat
Court Watchers Virtual Coffee Chat
This casual get-together offers a new way to engage with other court watchers monthly, beginning on Wednesday, June 24th at 10am. These meetings will be largely without an agenda to leave room for all of you to connect, ask questions, compare notes, and maybe even vent a little about this tough work!
All court watchers are welcome, regardless of location or type of court.
Indiana Eviction Justice Court Watch Training - June 2026
Court Watch Training
We offer once-a-month, online trainings for the basics of court watching, including the use of the Indiana Eviction Justice Network’s website. We suggest browsing through the information contained on the Eviction Basics, Eviction Court Watching, and FAQ’s pages before the training.
To register, fill out the form here. Once completed you’ll receive the Zoom link with your email confirmation. See you soon!
You can also go to court with a Court Watch Mentor, inquire here.
Watch the August 2024 training video here.
Sacred Friendships - June
Sacred Friendships
Sacred Friendships discussions are the core of GIMA. These easy, one-hour conversations are for anyone interested in exploring the faith world of others. The purpose is to deepen our relationships and know each other, not just about each other. Each session focuses on a conversation topic led by two of our committee chairs, Betty Brandt and Rabbi Brett Krichiver. All are welcome!
June Topic: Unity Without Erasure
At GIMA, we believe in Authentic Diversity—that unity doesn’t mean sameness. But in practice, that can be hard. What does it mean to work together across faiths without diluting what we each believe? When does collaboration feel like compromise? Where do we draw the line? This month, we’re creating space to be honest about those tensions, trusting that sacred friendships are strong enough to hold them.
June 16, 3p with Rabbi Brett Krichiver
June 18, 3p with Betty Brandt
NOFO Information Sessions
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has opened the FY2026 annual Continuum of Care (CoC) Notice of Funding Opportunity the FY2026 annual Continuum of Care (CoC) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) competition. This annual funding competition helps bring millions of dollars to communities across the country to promote community-wide strategies to end homelessness. CoC’s submit a single consolidated application for new and renewal projects. The Indianapolis CoC has released the new project Request for Proposals and supplemental materials.
The Department of Metropolitan Development will hold a webinar on the application materials on June 11, 2026, at 1 PM. There will also be two open-door office hours on June 11th and June 16th for applicants seeking guidance and technical assistance from representatives of the Indianapolis CoC and the City of Indianapolis. These meetings will be held virtually and are open for applicants to enter at any time during the open room. Please see the meeting links below to join the office hours.
Thursday, June 11th, 1 pm-4 pm: Click Here to Join
Tuesday, June 16th, 1 pm-4 pm: Click Here to Join
The submission deadline for the Indianapolis CoC New Project Application is June 22, 2026, by 7:59 AM. All materials must be submitted to CoCNOFO@indy.gov.
Faith Over Fear Religious Freedom Gathering
Join GIMA as support our friends at IMAN (Indiana Muslim Advocacy Network) by reaffirming the right for Hoosiers to practice their faith without fear, as we call on the Governor to denounce the Lt. Governor's comments, and take action to protect religious freedom. Please note this is a nonpartisan gathering for religious leaders, congregations, and concerned Hoosiers to hear from local interfaith speakers and take action together. No signs permitted.
June Streets to Home Indy Train the Trainer
June STHI Train the Trainer
Want to learn more about Indy’s homelessness crisis?
Ready to help end it?
Come to a Train the Trainer session presented by the Greater Indianapolis Multifaith Alliance (GIMA) and learn:
Why Indy has a homelessness crisis and why we need the urgency to end it
How Streets to Home Indy can end chronic and street homelessness
How to use available resources to inform your congregation or community about ways to support the Streets to Home Indy initiative
We hope you’ll join us in this important work to ensure every neighbor has a safe, stable place to call home.
WYM: "Emerging Friends" Camp
For the Western Yearly Meeting, a regional Quaker body serving meetings and churches in Indiana and Illinois, becoming peace makers means developing the skills and dispositions to bring God's Kindom here on Earth. We know that the world God wants for us requires the end of interpersonal and state-based violence, harmony with creation, and a right sharing of resources. The peace we're learning to build is an active peace that includes the presence of justice, not simply the absence of conflict.
Their teen summer camping program is focused on peacemaking and open to all.
Faith and Community Health Collaboration Webinar
Faith and Community Health Collaboration
Franciscan Health is proud to host our Faith and Community Health Collaboration Webinar. This gathering is open to all who are engaged in or feel called to Health Ministry. Together, we support faith communities in promoting health and whole-person well-being.
Our collaboration day will consist of separate dedicated breakout sessions for Faith Community Nurses and Health Ministry members, joint panel focused on promoting health and whole person well-being, and two inspiring keynote speakers.
Our keynote speakers will be:
Sondra Weinzierl, MA, RN, Faith Community Nurse & Director of Education Faith Community Nurse Network of the Greater Twin Cities
Objectives for our Collaboration:
Learn about community-based, evidence-informed programs that integrate faith to support health promotion, disease prevention, and wellness initiatives.
Learn about successful faith-based community health models and interventions.
Identify practical approaches to strengthening community partnerships that promote holistic, culturally responsive health outcomes.
Franciscan Health is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Maryland Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission.
For any questions, please contact Tina Hoffmann, tina.hoffmann@franciscanalliance.org
Tenant Education Event
If you are currently renting, preparing to rent, or supporting someone navigating housing instability, the Indianapolis OPHS IHSP, Center Township Trustee's Office, and Indiana Legal Services invite you to a free Tenant Education Event on Wednesday, June 3rd. Hear from ILS on tenant rights in Indiana and lease responsibilities, and Dr. Shellye Suttles, OPHS Administrator of Community Nutrition and Food Policy, who will share important updates regarding upcoming changes that may impact SNAP recipients beginning this July.
Date: June 3, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Center Township, 300 E Fall Creek Parkway N. Drive
Indiana Eviction Justice Court Watch Training - May 2026
Court Watch Training
We offer once-a-month, online trainings for the basics of court watching, including the use of the Indiana Eviction Justice Network’s website. We suggest browsing through the information contained on the Eviction Basics, Eviction Court Watching, and FAQ’s pages before the training.
To register, fill out the form here. Once completed you’ll receive the Zoom link with your email confirmation. See you soon!
You can also go to court with a Court Watch Mentor, inquire here.
Watch the August 2024 training video here.
Sacred Friendships - May
May
The Practice of Focus
Many traditions understand focus as an act of devotion—choosing again and again where to place our attention as life shifts around us. As routines change and demands compete, what helps you remain grounded, and what draws your focus away from what you value most? We are also shaped by our collective focus: where is your attention being called toward the needs of community, justice, or care beyond yourself? If your attention is a resource you are stewarding, how well does it align with your values?
May 19, 3p with Rabbi Brett Krichiver
May 21, 1p with Betty Brandt
Hepatitis Testing Day
Hepatitis Testing Day
Receive a free and confidential hepatitis C test administered by the Indianapolis Urban League Special Population Support Program team. Free testing for hepatitis C (rapid results in 10 minutes), prevention materials and educational information, gift cards for those who get tested (while supplies last).
No ID or appointment needed.
May Streets to Home Indy Train the Trainer
May STHI Train the Trainer
Want to learn more about Indy’s homelessness crisis?
Ready to help end it?
Come to a Train the Trainer session presented by the Greater Indianapolis Multifaith Alliance (GIMA) and learn:
Why Indy has a homelessness crisis and why we need the urgency to end it
How Streets to Home Indy can end chronic and street homelessness
How to use available resources to inform your congregation or community about ways to support the Streets to Home Indy initiative
We hope you’ll join us in this important work to ensure every neighbor has a safe, stable place to call home.
House District 40 Candidate Forum
House District 40 Candidate Forum
Indiana Muslim Advocacy Network (IMAN) and Islamic Society of Greater Indianapolis (ISGI) invite you to an important civic engagement event. Meet the candidates running for Indiana State House District 40 and learn more about your local elections & candidates!
Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Islamic Society Greater Indianapolis, 6555 S County Road 750 E, Plainfield, IN 46168
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Gestures: The Language We Speak Before Words Arrive
Join our friend Kraig Kinchen for a powerful new photography exhibit on First Friday, May 1, from 5–9 PM, or on Sunday, May 3, from 3–6 PM. In “Gestures: The Language We Speak Before Words Arrive,” Kinchen turns his lens toward the subtle, often unconscious movements that reveal our inner lives. Through outstretched hands, restrained smiles, and closed eyes, his work invites viewers to pause, look closer, and discover stories quietly unfolding in plain sight. This exhibit offers an intimate introduction to a compelling new artistic voice—one that reminds us of the beauty found in stillness, observation, and the stories shared when we take time to truly see. We invite you to experience the exhibit and join us in celebrating art, storytelling, and community at The District Theatre. May 1 | 5–9 PM (First Friday), May 3 | 3–6 PM (Sunday)
Get Out the Vote Phone Bank
Get Out The Vote Phone Bank
Join IMAN Advocates in making phone calls to the local community ahead of Primary Election Day on May 5, 2026.
Wednesday, April 29th, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Mocha House Coffee-Bayt Al Mocha, 13094 Publishers Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Enjoy a free regular drink while making Get Out The Vote phone calls!
Sacred Friendships - April 2026
April Sacred Friendships - In Person
Sacred Friendships discussions are the core of GIMA. These easy, one-hour conversations are for anyone interested in exploring the faith world of others. The purpose is to deepen our relationships and know each other, not just about each other. Each session focuses on a conversation topic led by two of our committee chairs, Betty Brandt and Rabbi Brett Krichiver. All are welcome!
Birth and Becoming
Across our traditions, birth can mean emergence, renewal, liberation, or awakening, but each of us carries our own history of beginnings. As we explore this theme, notice not only how your faith community understands the meanings of birth, but also how you have encountered beginnings in your own life. Is there something taking shape in you right now, in your identity, your relationships, or your sense of purpose? And where do your personal experiences align with or differ from the stories you've inherited?
April 23, 1:00p to 2:30p
Southeast Community Services
901 Shelby St, 2nd Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Space is limited - register now! Registration is capped at 40 attendees.
Beyond the Bridge
Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness
About this event
Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness Screening
Come join the Anderson Homeless Task Force at Anderson’s Paramount Theatre for an eye-opening event discussing innovative solutions to homelessness. This in-person screening will feature powerful stories and insights from individuals who have experienced homelessness firsthand. Learn how you can make a difference and be a part of the solution. Don't miss this opportunity to go beyond the surface and truly understand the challenges facing our community. Let's work together to build a brighter future for all.
Doors open at 4:30.
Date, Time, & Location
Tuesday, April 21 · 4:30 - 7:30pm EDT
Paramount Theatre, 1124 Meridian Street, Anderson, IN 46016
April Streets to Home Indy Train the Trainer
April STHI Train the Trainer
Want to learn more about Indy’s homelessness crisis?
Ready to help end it?
Come to a Train the Trainer session presented by the Greater Indianapolis Multifaith Alliance (GIMA) and learn:
Why Indy has a homelessness crisis and why we need the urgency to end it
How Streets to Home Indy can end chronic and street homelessness
How to use available resources to inform your congregation or community about ways to support the Streets to Home Indy initiative
We hope you’ll join us in this important work to ensure every neighbor has a safe, stable place to call home.
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Submit events to us related to faith communities or housing and evictions with the form below. We love connecting our communities to important events happening around the greater Indianapolis area.