Christ Church Cathedral has been blessed with an endowment that sustains much of our ministry, music, outreach, and the care of our sacred space. This endowment represents generations of faithful generosity—a living trust from those who came before us, ensuring that we are able to worship, serve, and grow in the heart of Indianapolis.
Thanks to the work of the Finance Committee, the 2026 budget is almost ready for Vestry approval. Although CCC has been blessed with a large endowment, individual pledges and contributions from the congregation are vital to accomplish the work of our many ministries.
October is Stewardship Month at Christ Church Cathedral. During this month in particular, we ask you to contemplate how you can contribute to the work that we do together, and on Nov. 9 we will invite everyone to submit a pledge of how they will support our mission to Glorify God, Serve Our Neighbors, and Transform
What’s All This Talk About Stewardship? (And why do we need a campaign for it?) Stewardship is the faithful care of the gifts God has entrusted to us—our time, talents, and resources. At Christ Church Cathedral, stewardship is a spiritual discipline that supports our mission to glorify God, serve our neighbors, and transform our city.
Why We Create an Annual Budget: The Heartbeat of Our Church’s Mission How Our Strategic Plan and Vestry Priorities Guide Faithful Stewardship In every vibrant church community, there is a deep desire to serve, to grow, and to make a positive difference in the lives of our members and neighbors. Behind the scenes of worship,
Outreach Starts With You The Outreach Committee is the organized mission at Christ Church Cathedral coordinating our parish’s financial support and volunteer engagement with a set of community partners. We were asked several years ago by the Vestry to work in the three areas of supporting our neighbors experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity, welcoming and
Ever wonder how the Cathedral’s budget is determined, where the money comes from and how decisions are made regarding spending? Would you like to learn more about the impact of our outreach ministry, what goes into maintaining our facilities, what it takes to produce our world-class music program(s) and/or how we’re fulfilling our mission to Glorify God, Serve Our Neighbors, and Transform Our City? If so, great – this new column is for you!
Ever wonder how the Cathedral’s budget is determined, where the money comes from and how decisions are made regarding spending? Would you like to learn more about the impact of our outreach ministry, what goes into maintaining our facilities, what it takes to produce our world-class music program(s) and/or how we’re fulfilling our mission to Glorify God, Serve Our Neighbors, and Transform Our City? If so, great – this new column is for you!
For those who are new or newish to our community, we’ve spent the past three years working intentionally to grow in our mission: Glorifying God, Serving Our Neighbor, and Transforming Our City. The fruits of this work have been significant, but we’re far from done. The Vestry and staff realized there’s more “juice to squeeze”
We as a Cathedral are united not only by our faith, but also by the powerful bonds of community. In a world where isolation and division are often grabbing the headlines, our church stands as a beacon of hope, reminding us of the strength and hope and joy we find in gathering together to Glorify