Metro Ministries, Inc.

09/04/2026

SAVE THE DATE!!!
Metro Ministries That Magic Touch Event.

Register by scanning the QR code or go to:
https://indymetroumc.app.neoncrm.com/forms/metro-ministries-that-magic-touch-registration

Come and have an evening of fun and make a great impact in helping to fund Metro Ministries Grants Program.

09/03/2026

Look who is going to bring you comedy at Metro Ministries annual dinner "That Magic Touch" on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Plainfield United Methodist Church. Doors open at 4:30 pm. Festivities go from 5-8pm.
Register Now at:
https://indymetroumc.app.neoncrm.com/forms/metro-ministries-that-magic-touch-registration

P. W***y: Clean Comedy for Real Life

P. W***y brings clean, relatable comedy built around family, faith, parenting, church life, getting older, and the everyday moments that are funnier than we sometimes realize. While you enjoy dinner, expect stories and observations that are family-friendly, occasionally unexpected, and hopefully just funny enough to make you laugh with your mouth full.

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/

09/02/2026

A massive immigration enforcement operation swept across Indiana today, with reports, videos and eyewitness accounts of federal agents appearing throughout Indianapolis, Central Indiana and other parts of the state.

Throughout the day, social media was flooded with videos of federal immigration officers conducting stops and detentions. Reports came from multiple Indianapolis neighborhoods, apartment complexes, businesses and major roadways, with additional reports emerging outside the city.

Among the locations circulating online were Hacienda Apartments, areas near Sam’s Club, the 38th Street corridor and other locations across Indianapolis. Reports also surfaced from Bloomington.

Some videos showed people being questioned or detained as federal officers moved from location to location.

Indy Reporter reported that sources described federal officers working across Indiana and Ohio as part of a coordinated immigration enforcement sweep targeting specific individuals while also resulting in alleged collateral arrests and enforcement involving semi-truck drivers.

For many immigrant families, the operation created fear and uncertainty as videos and warnings spread rapidly online throughout the day.

The exact number of arrests and the immigration status of everyone detained have not yet been publicly confirmed.

Regardless of where you stand on immigration, today made one thing clear: federal immigration enforcement has become highly visible across Indiana.

Did you see ICE or other federal agents in your area today? What city or neighborhood?

08/31/2026

Metro Ministries is proud and pleased to introduce our newest Board of Directors members. Please welcome: Jodie Little, former Executive Director for Lucille Raines and Elden Hartman who is VP and Treasurer of the H.C. Gemmer Family Christian Foundation.

Metro Ministries is so pleased to have these mission driven folks on our team!!!!

08/21/2026

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We are called to be ALL IN and On the Move together. Click the link above to hear a message from Bishop Tracy S. Malone, who offers words of encouragement, and to learn more about the disaster response efforts happening across our Conference.

If you missed the resources that were sent yesterday or missed Bishop Malone's statement from this past weekend, you can find those links in the comments.

Due to the ongoing needs and recovery efforts, please be sure to regularly check the Conference website or Conference page for ways to pray, give, and serve. Thank you for being ALL IN as we rebuild together.

08/21/2026

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

08/21/2026

🎶 Welcome Mark Enyart, our new Director of Music!🎶
A Terre Haute native and son of a Quaker minister, Mark grew up surrounded by church music. After trying violin, clarinet, and piano, a teacher suggested the organ — he tried it, loved it, and went on to major in organ at Butler University. He's since served churches of many denominations and even played historic organs across Europe.
We are excited to resume our music program at Irvington UMC. If you are interested in joining the choir or bell choir, please contact the church office (317-356-7231) or join us for our Sunday worship at 10:30 am. We would love for you to be part of this beautiful community at IUMC.

08/20/2026

08/20/2026

Welcoming Our New Chaplain

The Southport Police Department is pleased to welcome Rev. William G. Nickrand, Pastor of Southport United Methodist Church, as our new department chaplain.

Rev. Nickrand will serve alongside our officers and staff, providing spiritual support, encouragement, and a listening ear during both the challenges and celebrations that come with serving our community.

We are grateful for his willingness to serve our department and look forward to the partnership ahead. Please join us in welcoming Rev. Nickrand to the Southport Police Department family!

Welcome, Rev. Nickrand! We’re glad to have you with us.

08/19/2026

We are proud to introduce the recipient of the Brookside Legacy Scholarship for 2026 in the amount of $2800.00 to Liam Christopher.
Metro Ministries is humbled in awarding this legacy scholarship from Brookside UMC Legacy Endowment fund.
Liam is a sophomore at Purdue University working on his BSME.
We will provide updates on Liam throughout the year as he begins school next week.
Congratulations! We are very proud of you.👍