Very good choir and congregational singing and good preaching…read more Excellent iconography.

Beautiful little church just outside of Speedway. I am not an Orthodox Christian, but I have…read morevisited here a few times over the years with my father who is a member. Everyone I have met at Ss. Constantine and Elena have been very kind and welcoming. Visitors and converts are quite welcome. Some suggestions I would make to non-Orthodox visiting: Do not go up to receive communion if you are not an Orthodox Christian. No drinking or eating of any kind is allowed in the sanctuary (the main body of the church where people worship), but you can step out if you need a sip of water. There is a nursery for young children. There are speakers in these other parts of the church so that you may hear the readings even if you need to step out. The church also has a very nice basement for gatherings. There are restrooms down there. I believe they hold classes there for school-age children as well. There are quite a lot of stairs here heading to the front entrance as well as to go downstairs inside, but I am sure someone will be able to offer assistance to those that might have trouble with stairs. I have also heard that the church will be undergoing an addition and remodel in the near future. Ss. Constantine and Elena consists of a small congregation that is ever growing. It is very interesting to see the inside of this church as well as the customs which are quite different than my church. I am glad to have visited and learned more about their faith. My most recent visit was very late at night and a man rushed up toward us from across the street (near midnight)... I have never heard of anything serious happening in the parking lot of the church, but it is situated in a rough neighborhood that is no stranger to shooting deaths. I would just caution anyone visiting, especially at night, to be aware of their surroundings. The doors are kept locked most of the time. It is nice to see that the church has remained as many others have closed and rebuilt in the suburbs. The church does run a food pantry for the needy in the area though I do not know their procedures off hand. I would call the church if you would like information on how to donate to their pantry. Overall, a very pleasant experience visiting here. I would urge anyone that is interested in learning more about Orthodoxy to attend sometime.

Very outreach focused. If your looking for a place where you can quickly be connected, this isn't…read morethe place. I've talked to the pastor and that's about it. I've been going for only 5 weeks but still! Very welcoming place to come. Don't sit in front row if you don't want hearing damage :)

Beautiful Orthodox Church, God has blessed us with a great parish and a loving and faithful…read morecommunity. المسيح قام! حقا قام!

The Sanctuary church currently meets at 10 AM on Sundays at the Indianapolis Art Center. When I…read morefound it through mutual friends upon their launch in fall 2023, I quickly discovered the warmth, love, and intentionality that this non-denominational Christian community offers. It's been a space that has challenged me in the ways that I've needed in my faith and consistently pointed me to Jesus. A few details if you're visiting for the first time: Services take no more than 1 hour and a half from start to finish. If you have kids, they offer safe and engaging Sunday morning childcare for kids infant age through grade 5. Parking is available out front in a small lot or on the east side of the building. Come and check it out, I'd love to see you there!

I've been weaving my way through some Indianapolis faith communities, partly out of curiosity and…read morepartly out of a genuine search for the next stop on what has been a long and diverse faith journey. I have intentionally chosen to visit communities that challenge my own personal theology in big and small ways. While I was baptized Catholic as an infant, my mother moved away from Catholicism and all I was largely left with was an authentic curiosity and an openness to learning while also recognizing that it seems like an awful lot of my true mentors in life have been of the Catholic faith. I've visited four Catholic parishes in Indy - St. Joan of Arc, St. Matthew, St. Thomas Aquinas and this church, Immaculate Heart of Mary. My first visit to Immaculate Heart occurred on a Sunday when the speaker was a guest and the parish's actual priest was not present. While I left quite impressed with the parish's atmosphere and friendliness, I had a desire to return for "Father Bob." Immaculate Heart is what could definitely be considered a "neighborhood" parish. Located at 56th & Central, the area is a predominately white area, mostly middle to slightly upper class and seemingly dominated by families and aging couples. This parish is within probably a couple miles of both St. Joan of Arc and St. Thomas Aquinas, yet the differences within the personalities of each parish are pronounced and remarkable. They all have their strengths and challenges. To be fair, I do not live in this neighborhood. In fact, regardless of how I travel I go through at least one parish to visit Immaculate Heart. Upon my first visit, I unexpectedly ran into a friend at the Mass. I knew she attended Immaculate Heart, but also knew she typically went to an earlier service. Her hospitality on my first visit made that first visit warmer and quite welcoming and got me introduced to others. I was impressed with the accessibility of the church - from a magnificent concrete ramp to automated doors to roomy aisles and even a ramp to the side allowing access to the altar area. They've clearly made an effort to be welcoming. I was also impressed with their audio system, which made hearing each speaker crystal clear despite the massive structure of the church. I'm not aware if the church offers any sort of audio adaptive aids for those in need. I returned this past week and was able to hear Father Bob, who began at Immaculate Heart in 2007 and is clearly adored by his parish. I'd heard from one friend that it was Immaculate Heart that ultimately was so welcoming that he converted to Catholicism, while multiple friends had praised Father Bob as a speaker. They were right. He's friendly, relaxed, engaging and yet quite intelligent. He speaks without notes, yet it feels fresh and vibrant and witty. I was able to meet him briefly after the service and found him similarly engaging in person. The church was just as welcoming without my previous friend present, as I'd intentionally gone to a different service (though, ironically, ran into another acquaintance). The church longs for diversity, such as is present at Thomas Aquinas, yet acknowledges the difficulty of having that in their current setting. They are humble, perhaps even a little self-deprecating, yet obviously seeking to live into their faith. I really love looking at their website that describes their wide ministry outreach and includes a page for those in some sort of crisis. It even includes the local crisis hotline phone number. Bravo. I don't know that I consider Immaculate Heart an option for a "home," especially as I do have some challenges with Catholic theology, but I am aware I loved this visit and everything about Immaculate Heart from the church to the people to the pastor and the steeple (c'mon, I had to rhyme). As a fun note, it was actually in 1981 that the church's steeple crashed to the ground in front of the church during high winds. Fortunately, no one was hurt. While I've appreciated things about each of the four parishes I've visited, I must confess that Immaculate Heart of Mary has kind of won my heart.

This church is the best thing going for the Kingdom in our area. A hidden gem. After visiting for…read moresix months I can see how the senior pastor, his staff, and his wife are true partners and focus on what the whole church community should. I have been a member of two large Carmel non-denominational Christian Churches for the last 28 years and have grown tired of the nightmarish politics, and never ending desire to merely entertain and not focusing on spiritual growth. Thank you from the center of my heart