7:00: Community Sunrise Service in the courtyard beside the Marsh on N. New Jersey (corner of New Jersey and Vermont Streets). Roberts Park, St. Mary's, Central Christian Church, and other downtown churches jointly conduct this service.
9:15 a.m.: final Lenten Study series (Chapel)
10:00 a.m.: Easter Egg Hunt for the children! Outdoors, weather permitting, or in Fellowship Hall
During the season of Lent this year, the pastors are presenting a Lenten Sudy series using the book Gospeled Lives, by John Indermark. This devotional book offers a short daily reading, accompanied by scripture and prayer, and with a question for reflection following each reading. We will be offering multiple opportunities to share insights on this study, with classes meeting on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m., Thursdays at 6:00 p.m., and again on Sundays at 9:15 a.m. (in place of the regular Adult Sunday School.)
The Senior Christmas Luncheon took place on Tuesday, December 13 beginning at 11:30 a.m. Forty seniors and their guests enjoyed lasagna, a plethora of wonderful Christmas cookies, and entertainment by a pastor/pianist from Plainfield.
From October 1-9, ten members of Roberts Park traveled to Mission Guatemala. The group helped out with various construction projects and spent time with the children there. Click here to link to the Missions page for more details about this trip.
The 32nd Annual Greater Indianapolis CROP Walk is coming up soon! Last year, around 900 walkers representing 80 groups and congregations in greater Indianapolis raised $106,229.52 for Church World Service. This year's event will take place on October 16 at 1:30 p.m. Contact Lang Brownlee for information about signing up for the Roberts Park walk team. Go to the CROP Walk webpage here for more information about this nationwide event.
Documentary Premiere at the Indiana Landmarks Center
On Tuesday, September 27, 2011, former First Lady Judy O'Bannon will introduce the documentary Transformation: Old Building, New Life, a film following the history of the former Central Avenue Methodist Church and its transformation into Indiana Landmarks Center.
O'Bannon produced the documentary, which will air on WFYI public television after its debut on the big screen at Indiana Landmarks Center.
The 17th Annual Roberts Park Fish Fry was held September 15 and 16. Thanks to all our members, Daycare families, friends, and downtown neighbors who came to enjoy food and fellowship. Special thanks to the many volunteers who worked tirelessly to make this event a success.
Don't look now, but our IPS partner School 58 is back in session for the new school year! A special "Back to School" celebration for students and parents was held on Saturday, August 6 from 10:30 a.m.
Together with Central Christian Church, Roberts Park is presenting Vacation Bible School for children in grades K-5, on August 1-3. The event will be held each day from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. and will begin with a meal. For more information, contact Rev. Kim King.
The Roberts Park mission team went to Guatemala in early October, working on construction projects with Tom Heaton, founder of Mission Guatemala. Click here to see photos and read about their trip.
On May 22, we celebrated the twenty-four Heritage Members of Roberts Park Church - those who have been members for fifty years or more. They were honored in the worship service, receiving a flower and certificate, and joined family and fellow members of the congregation in a luncheon after church.
A booklet was prepared with recollections from many of the Heritage Members. Here are some of our favorite excerpts:
On Palm Sunday, we heard the glorious sounds of our pipe organ for the first time since December. The organ has received a total restoration and renovation by one of the nation’s leading organ builders and experts in organ maintenance and repair, the Indianapolis firm of Goulding and Wood.
The Senior Christmas Luncheon took place on Tuesday, December 13 beginning at 11:30 a.m. Forty seniors and their guests enjoyed lasagna, a plethora of wonderful Christmas cookies, and entertainment by a pastor/pianist from Plainfield.
From October 1-9, ten members of Roberts Park traveled to Mission Guatemala. The group helped out with various construction projects and spent time with the children there. 
Don't look now, but our IPS partner School 58 is back in session for the new school year! A special "Back to School" celebration for students and parents was held on Saturday, August 6 from 10:30 a.m.