Faith and Religion

THE EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 8350 St. Rd. 236 North Salem, IN 46165 Interim Pastor: John Dimmick, 317-531-3013 Sunday Services 9:30 AM Bible Study for all ages 10:30 Morning worship service 6:00 Evening worship service Wednesday 7:00 Bible Study / Prayer ________________________

ST. MARK'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Holy Eucharist every Sunday at 10:15 a.m. 710 E. Buchanan Street Plainfield, Indiana 46168 The Rev. Kirsteen Wilkinson 317-839-6730 stmarksplainfield@att.net www.stmarksweb.org facebook/saintmarksplainfield

The first Sunday of the month is a Youth Participation service; third Sundays are Holy Eucharist with Morning Prayer and Children's Chapel.

St. Mark's Episcopal Church serves Avon, Brownsburg, Mooresville, and surrounding communities.

Wherever you are in your spiritual journey - doubting, full-of-faith, or in between - you belong at St. Mark's.

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HARVEST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 4825 E. Main St. Avon IN 46123 Pastor Elder Steve York

Sunday School: 9 a.m. Worship Service: 10:15 a.m. Evening Worship: 6 p.m. Psalm 122, Verse 1: I was glad when they said unto me. “Let us go into the House of the Lord.” Enter to Worship. Depart to Serve __________

CALVARY CHAPEL OF DANVILLE Services at 9 and 10:30 a.m. We believe God desires sincerity and we welcome any who come as they are. Jesus Christ is our King, our Savior and the guiding standard by which we live our lives.

Food Pantry - 1st and 3rd Friday each month, 10 a.m. - noon. 2165 E Main St, Danville, IN 317-745-7199 www.firmlyplanted.cc __________

NORTH SALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 West Pearl Street North Salem, IN 46165 (765) 676-6501 JOIN US FOR WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY Sunday School - All Ages at 10:00 a.m. Fellowship Time at 10:45 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. ** New Lift for Easy Access** We are a loving, caring, and welcoming church who make you feel like family. __________

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST COMMUNITY CHURCH 95 N. Jefferson St., Danville www.uucchc.org Rev. Joel Tishken

In the interests of public safety, all in-person gatherings at the church have been suspended.

In the meantime, we continue to meet online each Sunday for an adult Credo discussion at 9 a.m. and our service at 10 a.m.

If you are looking for a church where you can search for religious truth and meaning in an atmosphere of acceptance and love, we welcome you. For further information, visit our website, uucchc.org, where you can also access and listen to past sermons. To obtain the Zoom meeting ID and password for this week’s service, please send an email request to minister@ uucchc.org. __________

CLAYTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Behind the Clayton Cafe Rev. Deb Mitchell 317-539-2036 www.claytonpres.org Worship 9:00 a.m. Sunday Accessible to all

MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH 1005 W. Main, Danville Phone: 745-4284 Web site:www.maryqueenofpeacedanville.org

Mary, Queen of Peace Church is a Catholic faith community centered around prayer and worship and embodying Gospel values. We are located west of Danville at the corner of U.S. 36 and Mackey Road.

Holy Masses are celebrated Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 p.m..; Wednesday and Friday at Noon, Saturday evenings at 5 p.m., and Sunday mornings at 8 and 10:30 a.m.

Religious Education classes take place Sundays from 9:00 to 10:20 a.m. for Kindergarten through Grade Eight.

High School Youth Group meets on Sundays at 6:30 p.m. _____________

DANVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 820 W. Mill Street, Danville 317-745-4330 www.danvilleumc.org Pastor P.T. Wilson

Home of Shared Blessings Food Pantry, Danville UMC Preschool, and annual Live Nativity

Traditional worship, Sunday at 9 a.m.

Sunday school for all ages at 10:10 a.m.

Contemporary worship, Sunday at 11 a.m.

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COATESVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4863 North Milton Coatesville, IN 46121 www.gbgm-umc.org/ coatesville Pastor: Rev. Danny Sanders SUNDAY SERVICES Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:45 a.m.

United Methodist Women - 3rd Monday, 6:30 p.m.

Prime Timers - 2nd Wednesday Bible Study - 3rd Thursday, 6:30 p.m. __________

EL-BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH 7183 E. CR 100 N, Avon (317) 272-2097 www.el-bethelbaptist.net Pastor Jim Barnes

A place to worship. A place to serve. A place to belong.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Evening Service 5 p.m. Midweek Service 7 p.m. Wednesday ___________

CARTERSBURG COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Ryan Steuer and his family welcome all for a bible-based, casual service each Sunday.

Fellowship and conversation begins at 9 a.m., and church service follows at 10 a.m.

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NORTH SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH 219 Ladoga Ave North Salem, IN. 46165

Pastor Bob Hargis Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Morning Worship

10:30am Sunday Evening 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Study 7:00pm

Everybody needs a place to grow. From friends to family-good relationships make life worth living. At NSBC we are more concerned about your future than your past. You’ll fall in love with the friendly people, exciting services, and practical preaching. Come grow with us. __________

NORTH SALEM CHRISTIAN CHURCH 6 North California St. North Salem, Indiana 46165 765-676-6969 Pastor Rob Baire

We want to invite you to Worship with us at North Salem Christian Church! We are a church with a message you can understand and people you can relate to! Please join us!

Service Times: Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time: 10:15 a.m. Worship: 10:30 a.m. ___________

WEST BRIDGE CHURCH 1521 S. CR 75 West Danville, IN (317) 745-2266 live fully ▪ live free Service times are 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. Wednesday evening kids and Bible study for adults at 6:30 www.westbridgedanville.com ___________

LIZTON CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) 202 N. Church, Lizton, Ind. Rev. Harold Baumer

There are some good things happening in the little white church on Church Street. Come see if what you are looking for might be here.

We start worship at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Wear anything you want. Sing in any key you want. Celebrate God’s love here in a little piece of God’s family.

For more information, call 994-5239.

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HADLEY FRIENDS CHURCH

All are welcome to attend live Sunday School at 9:30 am and Worship at 10:30 a.m.; please wear a face mask and practice social distancing. Worship will also be online at YouTube under Hadley Friends Live Stream.

Hadley Friends is located at 2100 S Co Rd 450 W, Coatesville. (4.5 miles west of Danville on US 36 then 2.1 miles south on 450W, 1 block south of the railroad underpass.)

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WHITE LICK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Come join the friendly gathering at White Lick Presbyterian Church.

Discipleship begins at 9:30 am Sunday, Worship at 8:30 (includes communion) and 10:30 am. Fellowship every Sunday following 2nd Worship.

The church is located at 2530 N CR 600 E, Avon, IN 46123. For more information call (317) 852-2840 or visit the Web site at www.whitelickpcusa.org. The e-mail address is wlpres@indy.rr.com.

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COATESVILLE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 5105 Milton St. Coatesville In. Interim Pastor Anthony Slutz (317) 828-1832 SUNDAY SERVICES Sunday School – 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Look us up on Facebook Awana – call for info. ____________

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CLAYTON 4797 Iowa St. Clayton, IN 46118 (Across from Mill Creek East Elementary on SR 39) (317)539-6196 Wherever you may be in your spiritual walk, we invite you to come worship with us! Come as you are! Join our church family this Sunday. Sunday School 9:30A Worship Service 10:30A Pastor Robert Sampson has a special message just for you! Lift available for easy access (use back entrance, just follow driveway). Fellowship pitch-ins after worship on the 2nd Sunday of each month. __________

DANVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ) 180 W. Main St. 745-2310 Ronn Oren, Pastor 9:00 a.m. Coffee and Donuts 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 Worship Service Nursery & Kidz Worship provided “Loving God, loving others.” ______________

LIZTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 120 Brumfield Avenue Lizton, IN 46149 www.liztonumc.org Information Line 994-5363 Pastor Trevor Farmer Come and visit the Church on the corner where your troubles become less, your blessings become more, and nothing but happiness leaves with you through our doors.

Sunday Worship - 9 a.m. Donuts & Coffee following Worship.

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THEWELL.COMMUNITY A Church of Christ 554 Pitt Road - Main Entrance Brownsburg, IN 46112 317-244-3974

Our Mission: “Healing brokenness in EACH of us... discovering wholeness in all of us.” Sundays: 10:00 a.m. Worship Time & TheWellKidZone - (Nursery-3rd Grade) 11:15 a.m. Classes for all ages The Well Community Center - Free play area, West Door MTWF 9am - 1pm MF 5pm - 8 pm ____________

BARTLETT CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST 4396 E. Main St., Avon, IN 46123 (317) 745-2504 bartlettchapel.com Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages:

10:15 a.m. Jeff Reed, Senior Pastor ____________

JAMESTOWN CHURCH OF CHRIST 110 W. Mill Street, Jamestown Phone 765-676-6404 www.jamestowncoc.com Evangelist: David McPherson Sunday Classes (all ages): 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Eve. Worship: 4:00 p.m. Wednesday Classes (all ages): 7:00 p.m. Everyone welcome! __________

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF PLAINFIELD 1012 Stafford Road Plainfield, IN 46168 317-839-8163 firstbaptistplainfield.org Rev. John Marshall, Senior Pastor Sunday worship: Inspiration Service 9:00 am Contemporary Service 10:30 am __________ ___________

ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH 600 N. Washington Street Danville, Ind. Office: 317-745-2741 E-mail: staugies/ofc@att.net www.augies.indydio.org The church family at St. Augustine’s welcomes you. Sundays, 8 and 10 a.m.,

Holy Communion.

Sunday School for children in the Apple House Education Building, 10 a.m. Care for children under age three, in the nursery, downstairs at the church.

All baptized Christians are welcome to received communion with the church family.

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LIVING CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD 4800 South CR 600 E (Moon Rd), Plainfield, In 46168 Phillip Sievers, Pastor 317-839-4800 Bible Class and Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Fellowship 10 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Web site: www.livingchristplainfield.com ___________

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF AMO 4779 Pearl St., Amo (317) 539-6920 Pastor Shelly A. Zook www.amo1stbaptist.org We meet every Sunday morning at 10:30 for fellowship and worship. First Baptist Amo is a mission minded spiritual family. Our ministry statement is “Shaping Hearts - Changing Lives.” Everyone is welcome! Come visit us and see what the Lord is doing in Amo. __________

CLAYTON CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5110 S SR 39, Clayton 317-539-4512 We invite you to join us Service Times: Sunday Worship 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Infant/Toddler & Wee Worship (birth thru K) 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:00 a.m. Power Up (1st thru 5th grade) 11:00 a.m. Check out our website for the most up to date information www.claytonchristian.org __________

PITTSBORO CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples Of Christ) 209 N. Meridian Pittsboro, IN 46167 Thoughtfully and faithfully following Jesus. Rev. Dr. William J. Wasner Pastor Sunday School - 9 a.m. Worship - 10 a.m. 317-892-3245 www.pittsborochristian.org pittsborochristian@tds.net __________

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DANVILLE FRIENDS CHURCH

We are a church small in number but great in our service & dedication to spreading the Good News about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We support one another and love serving the folks of this community and surrounding areas. We love our Sunday morning worship service and Sunday school classes (for all ages). We would be so honored if you would join us. Give us a try if you feel led and you might find us the church home you are looking for.

Sunday School is at 9:30 am and Worship at 10:30 am. Please come hear our Pastor, Drew Drage, as he delivers the Word.

Following are activities we are excited about and invite you to join us.

FRIDAY, MARCH 5th, Gleaners Food Pantry will be at the Fairgrounds across from our church. We will have NEW BEGINNINGS, our clothing ministry, open this same day from 1 to 3 pm, So after visiting Gleaners, come on over and get clothing for your family. We have wonderful, readyto-wear, like new clothing for the entire family. If you cannot come then and need an appointment, please call (317) 696- 0962.

SATURDAY, MARCH 6th, is our annual Day of Prayer for our Church. We serve breakfast at 9 am, followed by guided, corporate prayer at 10 am and then starting at 11 am, you may reserve 1/2 hour prayer segments to 11 pm. You may pray in the sanctuary, chapel or in your home. If you would like to reserve a time to pray for our church, please call (317) 745- 5348. Thank you.

FRIDAY, MARCH 19th, we will meet at church from 3 to 5 pm for a NOODLE making session. Please join us for a fun filled time of fellowship. We make delicious noodles for our annual Chicken & Noodle dinner in November and to sell ($4 per pound) for the holidays.

We are located at 45 N County Road 200 E. Please all us (317) 745-5348 if you need prayer or just some conversation. We are here to help and serve in any way that we can but especially to share the love of Jesus and what He can do for you. Come visit us. Have a blessed week.

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NEW WINCHESTER CHRISTIAN CHURCH 53 S. State Road 75 Invites you to join us for worship. Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Pastor Rick Adkins ___________

NORTHVIEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH 623 N. State Rd. 39, Danville Phone: 317-745-5990 www.northviewchristian.org Relevant, Biblical teaching, modern music, a casual atmosphere, quality programming for children and teens.

Sunday Worship 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

COATESVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 8052 Hadley Street 765-386-7245 Pastor: Tim Waggoner Sunday School 9 a.m. Church Services 10 a.m. Our church welcomes everyone to come and worship with our Church Family every Sunday morning. Church School is provided during worship hour. ____________

WHITESTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 8045 West U.S. Hwy 36 (West of New Winchester) Pastors Jason Van Curen

Sunday Morning Worship starts at 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School starts at 11 a.m. Nursery available.

Church number: (317) 539- 6029.

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Hendricks County’s Hindu Temple

www.baps.org/Global-Network/North-America/Indianapolis.aspx

By Krishna Lathish

According to Business Insider, there are a grand total of 2,892 religious institutions in Indianapolis; however, across the U.S., there are only 450 Hindu temples in total. Lucky for Hendricks County residents, the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Avon is close to home, open to visitors of all denominations who want to learn more about Hinduism.

The BAPS Temple in Avon, Indiana was opened in 2005; Jayesh Kabaria has been with the temple since its birth and believes he’s reaped the benefits.

“I consider myself a volunteer. I’ve been looking after youth activities and all sorts of satsang (assembly) activities,” said Kabaria. “It’s made me a better person, because it helped me lose my egos, control my angers […] When I go there, I listen to the discourses and then understand what I need to do for myself.”

So what makes the temple different from a church, mosque, or synagogue? Some aspects, like assembly, may sound familiar, while others like aarti, the daily lamp ceremony, are unique to the mandir.

“Prior to COVID, all services happened once a week every Sunday. Usually, we have 2 aartis, one in the morning and one at night, and we have a thaal, which means offering food to God, 3 times as well, ” said Kabaria. “We also have Mahapuja once a month and Abhishek (liquid offering to the Gods). Mahapuja is every Punam (full moon).”

With Hindu temples so few and far between, the BAPS temple attracts devotees from all over Hendricks County and beyond.

“We were around 300-350 people who would gather for services, on a regular weekly basis. When we have a festival, it’s a different story; 1,000 to 1,800 people. It all depends on what festival we’re talking about, but regularly, around 350,” said Kabaria. “People drive 2 and a half hours to come to temple every Sunday. […] I would say that, in around a 100 mile radius, a lot of people come here. If you look at our metropolitan area, there’s only 2 temples: one Hindu temple and the other one’s our BAPS temple.”

But like all places of worship, the BAPS temple has had to adjust to the constrictions of COVID. Now, they’ve shifted most of their services to virtual meetings.

“We went to virtual sabhas every week. Technically, we closed, but never closed, because all the services were online We have 4 different virtual sabhas – 3 different sabhas are in English, and 1 is in Gujrati, which is predominantly the followers that we have. ” said Kabaria. “Since March, we always have been doing sabhas. All the celebrations that we have are also being done virtually as well.”

In any case, Kabaria assures that the temple’s doors, whether virtual or otherwise, are open to anyone who wants to stop by.

“The BAPS mandir has been open to all,” said Kabaria. “We make sure that the environment is helpful for everybody. If any community wants to come, they can come and visit us.”

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