Lenten Agape Meal 2024

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Holy Family’s Youth Group hosted a Lenten agape meal on March 8th. An Agape Meal is a Christian fellowship meal recalling the meals Jesus shared with disciples during his ministry and expressing the koinonia (community, sharing, fellowship) enjoyed by the family of Christ. For more information about youth group activities, contact Youth Director Ruth Everett at youthministryhfec.org.
 
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Bishop Jennifer’s Visit 2024

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On Sunday, February 18th, The Rt. Rev. Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows visited Holy Family to share worship, fellowship and meaningful conversation. A reception was held in her honor following the 10 AM service. View photos from Bishop Jennifer’s visit HERE.


Ash Wednesday 2024

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Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return. – Book of Common Prayer

More photos from Ash Wednesday are available HERE.



Gospel at Hogwarts 2024 – Signs and Symbols

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Holy Family embarked on a magical journey as students uncovered the Gospel at Hogwarts! This year’s FREE children’s ministry event on Saturday, January 20th from 6-8 PM took students on an adventure to discover the signs and symbols of Discipleship. Through magical activities and experiences, students learned four bible stories and the ways in which signs and symbols have led (and will lead) us through our lives. For more information about this magical tradition, please contact Children’s Ministry Director Jolene Johnston. jjohnston@hfec.org
 

For more magical photos from this year’s event, please click HERE.



Earth Day Holy Hike 2023

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On Sunday, April 23rd, The Reverend Cathy Scott led the 2023 Earth Day Holy Hike for Holy Family members. The weather was incredibly cold for a spring day, but a few brave walkers participated despite the cold. For more information about special worship events at Holy Family, please contact the church office.
 

View more Earth Day photos HERE.



Ash Wednesday 2023

 
 
Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return. – Book of Common Prayer

More photos from Ash Wednesday are available HERE.



Christmas 2022

Holy Family celebrated the birth of Christ Jesus at three worship services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. You may view the livestream recordings of these services HERE. You may also access the bulletin for each service as well.

View Holy Family Christmas photos HERE.



Angel Tree Ministry 2022

 
On Sunday, December 11th, students in Holy Family’s Sunday school classes helped sort and organize gifts collected to support students at nearby Fishers Elementary School. The gifts were presented during the 10 AM worship service to be blessed by Father Bruce. For more information about outreach activities at Holy Family, please contact Cathy Gray via the church office. admin@hfec.org
 

View more Angel Tree photos HERE.



Kindness Rocks Walk 2022

 
On Sunday, October 9th, members of Holy Family’s Children’s Ministry and Youth Group programs held their first Kindness Rocks Walk. Kindness rocks are small rocks painted with characters or words of encouragement and hidden in public places for people to find and enjoy. Students painted their Kindness Rocks during the Sunday school kickoff carnival in September.
 
Participants met at the old train station in downtown Fishers and walked the Nickel Plate Trail that runs behind the church. They started with the Hiker’s Prayer, deposited Kindness Rocks along the trail, peeked through the treeline at Holy Family, then finished with a prayer for the community. For more information about activities at Holy Family for children and youth, please contact the program directors.
 
Children’s Ministry – Jolene Johnston jjohnston@hfec.org
Youth Group – Ruth Everett youthministry@hfec.org
 

View photos from the Kindness Rocks Walk HERE.

 
The Hiker’s Prayer
Thank you God for the rising sun.
You’ve granted me another day.
Your grace is amazing; bless you faithful Lord.
The creation sings your praise, and I join the sound.
Heal my tired soul; restore my aching bones.
Lead each step along my path today.
Ease my burdens as I press forward.
Quench my thirst with your living streams.
Like the cool morning breeze, your peace refreshes me.
Steady me on the slippery slopes.
Release me from the ropes that bind me, that hold me back.
Protect me from the viper that hides.
Lift me up from this shadowy valley.
The peak is almost in sight. I am rising above this world.
Into your country, I long to go.
Bless my companions who travel with me.
The trail is rugged and narrow, but you are right beside me.
Thank you God, my trusted Guide.
Glory to your holy name. Amen.


Pet Blessing 2022

 
Holy Family held its annual Pet Blessing on Sunday, October 2nd at 10 AM in the outdoor chapel. This special day celebrates the Feast of St. Francis. Among many other wonderful things, St. Francis was known for his love of animals and uncanny ability to connect with them. It is said that he treated animals with the utmost respect, love, and care.   Legend has it that St. Francis even preached to the animals about God’s love and concern for them! At Holy Family, ALL are welcome!
 

View photos from the Pet Blessing HERE.