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For more than 5 decades, we’ve been sharing God’s love in our east side community of Indianapolis. We pray earnestly that we continue to shine the light of Christ in everything we do, in support of our community, and loving our neighbors.

A Faithful Journey

By Matthew Phipps | 14 Sep 2022

Over the Labor Day weekend, our family traveled back to Ohio. I was invited to preach at my former church, who have been celebrating their 150th anniversary. During my message, I reflected on a passage

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Grace for the Unknown

By Matthew Phipps | 22 Aug 2022

I am so thankful for those who stepped in to lead this past Sunday, as I was battling with back pain. Sometimes in life, seemingly out of nowhere, life can throw you some curveballs. Indeed,

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Beams of Light and Love

By Matthew Phipps | 11 Aug 2022

Due to busyness, my reflection was delayed this week. This morning, very early, I went for a brief hike to clear my mind and prepare for the day. As I walked through the woods, there

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The Sacredness of Community

By Matthew Phipps | 27 Jul 2022

Community matters. Community is biblical. Community is a reflection of God. Within God, we experience the Three in One, the Trinity. Divine mystery! God is community! God invites us into the Divine community, into the

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Permission to Wonder, to Reimagine, and to Dream

By Matthew Phipps | 20 Jul 2022

It is not a secret that we, as a family, love to hike. Deborah and I would hike everyday, if we were able, and schedules would permit. Our children enjoy exploring, but sometimes they’re not

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Justice and Freedom

By Matthew Phipps | 06 Jul 2022

This past weekend many celebrated the July 4th holiday. However, many found it hard to celebrate, and sadly some lost their lives as they attended an event, ready to celebrate. Freedom is a familiar cry in

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Reimagining with Hope

By Matthew Phipps | 28 Jun 2022

This past Sunday, around 30 people gathered for lunch. We affirmed the exciting things that have occurred at Faith, and on the Eastside, over this past year. Also, we talked about the faithful ways the Faith community

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Critics to Cheerleaders

By Matthew Phipps | 22 Jun 2022

One of my many roles in life is serving on the advisory board for East 10th Children’s and Youth Center. I join them for monthly board meetings, and I try to pop in from time

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A Pentecost People

By Matthew Phipps | 07 Jun 2022

This past Sunday we celebrated Pentecost, and I know you were blessed by Pastor Rick’s preaching. The weeks leading up to Pentecost, we talked about the promised Spirit. The Spirit that came upon the early church,

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Nurturers of Love

By Matthew Phipps | 24 May 2022

In many ways this feels like a season of growth, and new life. There is new life being formed and nurtured on the Faith grounds, with the beginning of our relationship with Indy Urban Acres.

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