Calendar of Events
CELEBRATING MERIDIAN STREET
September 2020–October 2021
Sunday, September 20, 2020
CELEBRATION KICK-OFF AND GROUNDBREAKING
We’ll kick off our 200th anniversary year of events with the groundbreaking of Celebration Terrace on the front lawn of the church
Thursday, December 3, 2020
BOOK LAUNCH
In conjunction with the Indiana Historical Society and their annual Holiday Author Fair, the authors of Great is Thy Faithfulness – A Bicentennial History of Meridian Street Methodist Church, provided details of writing the book via a virtual book launch held via Zoom.
Wednesday, December 9, 2020 (Held virtually, via Zoom)
SENIOR DESSERT
A special event for our senior members to celebrate Christmas, including a presentation from Butler University Professor Jason Lantzer.
Sunday, January 10, 2021
CHILI COOK-BOOK
The pandemic forced a change to this event from an in person cook-off, to a cookbook filled with delicious chili recipes and pictures and important information about the missions committee. The cook book is still available with a suggested donation of $5 to support the work of the missions committee
Monday, January 11, 2021
ANDREA NEAL'S READING CIRCLE
Beginning this evening and continuing on the second Monday of each month through June, Andrea Neal, co-author of the new history of Meridian Street, takes a deeper look and leads a discussion of the source material. Email if you are interested in joining - it isn't too late!
Sunday, February 14, 2021 (Delayed until a later date)
WEDDING DISPLAY WITH WEDDING CELEBRATION
Celebrate the many marriages that began at Meridian Street with a display of wedding pictures and mementos – complete with wedding cake. In order for the display to be on view for everyone to see, we have decided to delay this event until a later date.
Sunday, March 14, 2021
CELEBRATION SUNDAY
Our guest preacher this day will be Rev. Anne Rosebrock who served as senior pastor at Meridian Street from 2007-2016
Sunday, April 11, 2021
CELEBRATION SUNDAY
Our guest preacher on this Sunday will be Rev. Dr. John B. Wantz who served as senior pastor from 1998 - 2007
Sunday, April 18, 2021 (delayed until 2022)
TEA AND STYLE SHOW
Join us for a Traditional High Tea and enjoy a style show, “Sunday Best: Church Fashions Through the Years” supporting the Domestic Violence Network of Central Indiana. So that we can see the details of the fashions and fully enjoy the event, we have decided to postpone the Tea and Style Show until 2022.
Sunday, May 9, 2021
CELEBRATION SUNDAY
FAMILY SCAVENGER HUNT
Families can work together to discover mementos and other artifacts from our church’s history that can be found throughout the city.
Sunday, June 27, 2021
ICE CREAM SOCIAL AND PLAYGROUND DEDICATION
An afternoon to remember good friends and enjoy each other's company - with Ice Cream! Jody's Playground, dedicated to the memory of longtime employee Jody Clay, will be dedicated.
Sunday, July 11, 2021
CELEBRATION SUNDAY
We will honor the history of the church and recognize our 50-year members.
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
MERIDIAN STREET HISTORICAL BUS TOUR
Tour the history of Meridian Street with a half day bus tour of former Meridian Street locations as well as a visit to Roberts Park United Methodist Church, lunch included.
Sunday, August 1, 2021
PULPIT SWAP WITH ROBERTS PARK UMC
Rev. Dr. Andrew Holmes will preach at Meridian Street and Rev. Steven M. Conger will preach at Roberts Park
Sunday, August 15, 2021
CAMP OTTO FAMILY PICNIC
Come for a day of family fun and memories old and new at our former camp located in western Indiana.
Sunday, September 12, 2021
FALL KICK-OFF AND TERRACE DEDICATION
Be with us as at the culmination of our anniversary year as we kick-off fall activities, bless Celebration Terrace and dedicate it to future congregations.
Sunday, October 10, 2021
CELEBRATION SUNDAY
We will enjoy the premiere of a commissioned work honoring the 200th anniversary written for choir, handbells, organ, violin, cello and string bass.
Thursday, October 21, 2021
CELEBRATION GALA AT MERIDIAN HILLS COUNTRY CLUB
Celebrate the 200th anniversary of Meridian Street with your church family, friends from Roberts Park UMC, and distinguished guests.