About Christ Church Cathedral
It all started in 1837, when some of Indianapolis’s earliest residents founded Christ Church Cathedral (CCC) as a congregation of the Episcopal Church. At the time, Monument Circle was rutted and muddy, and we surrounded our property with a fence—it was the only way to keep pigs out of the churchyard. Construction on the current building began in 1857 and, today, CCC is the home and ceremonial seat of the bishop of Indianapolis, who oversees 46 congregations in central and southern Indiana.
But CCC is more than a cathedral. We are a refuge for the city, and we believe, as it says in The Book of Common Prayer, in the “dignity of every human being.” Our doors are open—to the homeless, the lost, the steadfast, the strong. Together, we widen the circle of God’s embrace across Indianapolis. We are the “Little Church on the Circle.”
Our Vision
Christ Church Cathedral is a spiritual hub of transformation for our city and diocese, following Jesus Christ in practicing radical hospitality, working for justice, and proclaiming God’s peace, reconciliation and love.
Our Mission
Glorify God. Serve our neighbors. Transform our city.
Worship
While guided by Episcopalian traditions and structures, CCC encourages the exploration of faith. Parishioners grow spiritually at their own pace and are welcome to partake in communion, be a guest at one of our Sunday services, or attend our weekday services.
Music & The Arts
The choirs. The organs. The concerts. Music at Christ Church Cathedral has long played a pivotal role in connecting choristers and congregants to each other, to the church’s history, to the Episcopalian tradition, and to God.
Faith in Action
Christ Church Cathedral is mission-minded, and we work collectively and cooperatively to provide service to individuals and neighborhoods in need. From our Sunday morning Community Breakfast in Indianapolis to our international mission trips, we are dedicated to providing individualized, inclusive, and unique service experiences.