MUSIC SUNDAY BULLETIN | June 14, 2026
This Saturday, Indianapolis came alive as we celebrated Pride 2026 with a vibrant parade, a lively festival, and a powerful celebration of resilience, activism, and community building. It’s a time to honor our journey, reflecting on the progress we’ve made while acknowledging the work that still lies ahead in achieving true equality and acceptance for all members of the LGBTQ+ community—both in Indiana and across the nation.
Join us this Sunday as we pause to reflect on our journey, the milestones we've reached and the miles we still must travel toward inclusivity and love. Together, we will share in the sacred mission of creating spaces where every one of God’s children feels valued and embraced as part of our family of faith.
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.
1 John 4: 7 – 12
| ORDER OF SERVICE | |
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| "I'm Still Standing" | Written by Elton John & Bernard Taupin | Michael Read |
| Welcome & Announcements | Rev. Dr. Carolyn Scanlan-Holmes |
| Stepping Stones | Lea Ann Korkenberg |
| Intro to the Service | Rev. Dr. Carolyn Scanlan-Holmes |
| Centering & Candle Lighting | |
| Devotional Moment & Words of Welcome | Rev. Richard Brendan |
| Prayer | Rev. Richard Brendan |
| Harvest Basket | Rev. Richard Brendan |
| "Beautiful" | Written by Linda Perry | Caroline Smith |
| Message | Rev. Dr. Carolyn Scanlan-Holmes |
| "Come to My Window" | Written by Melissa Etheridge | Kimberly Morgan |
| Closing | Rev. Dr. Carolyn Scanlan-Holmes |
House vocalist sponsored by:
DEVOTIONAL MOMENT
I Believe
I believe God is trusting in us.
God is trusting that in giving us the gift of life,
we will bear good fruit.
That we who claim to be on a spiritual path
will accept our responsibility
to co-create the kind of world that God envisioned.
It’s up to us,
each one of us,
to be faithful to God’s trust
and do everything in our power
to bring in the day when
“justice and mercy embrace.”
Joan Chittister, Benedictine nun, theologian, writer & speaker. From her book I Believe: Reflections on the Creed (published by Orbis Books, 2015)
| OUR SERVING TEAMS: | |
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| The Good Earth Band | Music Director: Doran Nash; Keyboards - Michael Read; Guitar - Michael Clark; Drums - Mike Kessler |
| Hospitality Team | Hospitality Director: Tricia Frye, Kevin & Jessica Young, Konnie & John Schlechte, Tom Ford, Shannon Robinson, Beth Young |
| Technical Team | Technical Director: Scott Carroll | Team: Matthew Vire, Tom Ford, Carson Morris, Arcy Clark |
| Stepping Stones | Program Coordinator: LeaAnn Koekenberg |
LGBTQIA+
What do all the letters mean?
Lesbian: Woman attracted to other women
Gay: Attracted to members of the same gender (commonly
used for men-to-men)
Bisexual: Spectrum of emotional, romantically, or sexual
attraction to more than one gender (umbrella term inclusive
of Pansexual, etc.)
Transgender: Umbrella term for people whose gender
identity or expression differs from the sex assigned at birth
Queer: Umbrella term used by those whose sexual orientation
or gender identity is not strictly heterosexual or cisgender
Intersex: General term for a variety of conditions in which
a person is born with reproductive or sexual anatomy that
doesn’t seem to fit the typical definitions of female or male
Asexual/Aromantic: Experiences little or no sexual or romantic
attraction, or no interest in sexual activity
+: Means inclusion of all other sexual orientations and
gender identities, such as Two Spirit
OPPORTUNITIES:
List of Services
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June 14 - Together to Gather
Celebrate Pride weekend with a video & discussion about Gender fluidity.
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Sundays in June - Adventures with Moses: From the Nile to the Promised Land
The Garden and First Congregational invite you to join Adventures with Moses this June—-an intergenerational experience where children, youth, and adults learn, and play together while exploring the story of Moses. We’ll gather on June 14, 21, and 28 from 4:00–6:30 p.m. as we follow God’s protection over Baby Moses, His call to Moses at the burning bush, and God’s guidance during the Exodus. Each week offers hands‑on activities, storytelling, music, and meaningful connection across generations. Whether you’re 5 or 95, there’s a place for you on this journey of discovery.
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June 19 & 20 - Juneteenth Celebrations in Greater Indianapolis
Juneteenth 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana brings seven confirmed celebrations, from parades and festivals to concerts, family programs, and community block parties. Featured events include Indy Juneteenth Festival at Indiana State Fairgrounds. Most Indianapolis Juneteenth events fall on or near June 19, with the largest celebrations spanning the weekend of June 19–21, 2026. Visit the site linked below for details to help plan your weekend. You’ll find free festivals and discover concerts, parades, and family-friendly activities near you.
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June 24 - OPEN TABLE DINNER
Members of The Garden, FCC, and all who would like to attend are invited for dinner, relationship building, conversation, and a to-be-determined program with a special guest (details to come). This is our opportunity to get to widen the circle of those we know in both congregations. This will be a monthly opportunity, so mark your calendars for the 4th Wednesday of every month. Registration is required.
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June 27 - Rummage Drop Off and Sale to Benefit Streets to Home
First Friends Meeting, one of our Shalom Zone partners, is having a rummage sale and are accepting donations. Drop off items between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. weekdays except Wednesdays. Call the office at 317-255-2485 for large item pick-ups. Proceeds will benefit Streets to Home Move-In Kits. The sale will be Saturday, June 27 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First Friends Meeting, 3030 Kessler Blvd E Dr, Indianapolis.
