Digital Bulletin
Updated March 16, 2026
Naturally Supernatural
Sundays, 6:30–8:00PM
Join Pastor Erik and Pastor Ken as they share their knowledge and experience in a series of in-depth, candid discussions on the Holy Spirit. We’re covering topics like prophecy, spiritual gifts, miracles, and more. Bring your curiosity, your questions, and your readiness to step into adventure with God’s living Spirit in you.
Refuel in March
Meet together before the Sunday gathering for encouragement and connection
The first four Sundays of March, elder Courtney Miller will host a 9:00 AM gathering before service focused on how we—as believers—can navigate times of personal, national, and global despair. We will lean into the life of Christ, historical examples, community connection, and some practical tools.
Our prayer is that this gathering will be a "pit stop" of sorts to fuel each of us throughout the next week. If you've found yourself discouraged and weary in these heavy times, we hope you'll join us for a time of mutual encouragement and strength sharing!
(&)CAMPAIGN: An Evening with Our Neighborhood Candidates
Wednesday, March 18th // 6:30 PM // The Estuary: 1455 Alabama St, Indianapolis
The AND Campaign offers a Biblical framework to engage politics with non-partisan, common-sense education, equipping believers to confront tribalism and promote unity.
AND Campaign’s Indianapolis Chapter is hosting An Evening with Our Neighborhood Candidates, this Wednesday, March 18th at The Estuary. Join a time of prayer, spoken-word, and a moderated Q&A with a small panel of local candidates. This event is designed to bring neighbors and community leaders together in a spirit of optimism and hope for our city.
Discover CGNE
April 19, after the worship gathering
Curious about CGNE? This is the first step in connecting with our community. Discover CGNE is a one-time class offered about once every two months for those who are new to CGNE and are just learning about our church. It will take place after service in one of the classrooms, and be taught by a leader at CGNE to help inform you about our church history, its mission/vision/values, and the way those things inform and guide our future.. Lunch will be provided!
CGNE Women’s Ministry needs plastic bags
Sunday, April 12 or 19 // 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Our Women’s Ministry is organizing a special service project, and we would love for you to join us! We will be making waterproof sleeping mats for people experiencing homelessness using recycled plastic grocery bags.
We will start with 2 sessions to work on this project and both will meet right after church. All are welcome!
Sunday, April 12 11:30-1:30
Sunday, April 19 11:30-1:30
More details and registration link to follow, but in the meantime, we need your plastic bags!
We are collecting plastic bags at the church, please bring them any Sunday to church and add to the designated donation bin or give directly to Martha Davis.
Register for Common Ground’s 25th Anniversary Celebration
Let's party!! Registration for Common Ground’s 25th anniversary celebration on June 13th is officially open!
For 25 years, God built this community. From church plants to global missions, from small gatherings to three congregations across the city, this story is shaped by thousands of moments. Now, it's time to celebrate all of it together.
This June, Midtown, Northeast, and West will gather under one roof for a joy-filled evening. If you ever called Common Ground home, whether for a season or for decades, you are invited. You are part of this story.
The celebration will include a reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres, cake, kid-friendly outdoor activities, and plenty of time to reconnect. We will then move into the theater for a special program.
Please register by May 31, 2026. We cannot wait to celebrate with you!
25 years, 25 moments to remember
As Common Ground approaches its 25th anniversary celebration, Common Ground Midtown is sharing 25 key moments in our shared history. You can find all the previous moments at the 25th Anniversary Celebration web page, and we’ll continue to share them here as we anticipate celebrating together.
Moment #11
Next in our 25 Moments to Remember series, we remember when Common Ground Midtown moved to a new location on Illinois Street in 2008.
At the time, the church was outgrowing its space at 61st and Central. Both the sanctuary and the children’s ministry needed more room, and leaders began praying and discerning what the next step might be.
Rather than pursuing one large building to accommodate continued growth, the church began to sense a different direction. The vision shifted toward being the church where we lived and planting smaller congregations throughout the city.
That discernment led to acquiring the building at 46th and Illinois, which became the new home for Common Ground Midtown and a base for this expanding vision. At the same time, Trinity Church, which had been meeting in the basement of the previous building, was able to take over that space more fully.
Women’s history month highlight: The Epic of Eden by Sandra Richter
For women’s history month, we’re drawing attention to the faithful work of female theologians who have written some incredible works we think you should know about.
This week, we’re highlighting The Epic of Eden by Sandra Richter. Originally published in 2008, there’s also a second edition of this book on the way later this year!
More about The Epic of Eden
Does studying the Old Testament feel overwhelming and confusing? Do the stories and events seem disconnected and hard to follow? Have you resolved to really understand the Old Testament but find it difficult to piece together? You’re not alone–many Christians struggle to make sense of this portion of the Bible. In The Epic of Eden, Sandra Richter brings clarity and structure to the Old Testament, giving readers the tools they need to understand it.
Richter skillfully organizes the people, events, and themes of the Old Testament into a cohesive and memorable history of God's redeeming grace. Her approach helps you see the Old Testament in a new light, connecting the dots and revealing the unity of God’s redemptive plan.
Find our full list of recommendations printed out for you in our lobby on Sunday, or download it here right now and start exploring how Jesus is building the Kingdom through faithful women.
Clothing donations needed for Outreach, Inc.
Outreach Inc. is in need of clothing donations, with a special focus right now on sweatpants and shoes for women or men, and streetwear for men. These items make a real difference for individuals working toward stability and dignity.
If you’re able to give, donations can be handed off to Michaela Flack, and we’ll make sure everything gets where it needs to go. Direct drop-offs (with are also welcome at Outreach Inc.’s location on New York Street if you would like a receipt for tax purposes.
Outreach Inc. always has ongoing needs for many kinds of donations—you can view and support those needs at this link. Thank you for helping meet real, practical needs in our community and being the hands and feet of Jesus in this way!
Youth Group
Sundays // 6–8pm // Youth Room
Students in grades 6-12 (and their friends!) are invited to join us every Sunday evening in the Youth Room for worship, fellowship, and fun—plus dinner is included!
Monthly Financial Update
2025 giving statements were sent electronically in January. If you have any issues receiving your statement or about the data on the statement, please contact the church office at office@cgnortheast.org.
Thank you for your faithful giving over the past year. We are very grateful for the generosity of this congregation.
January giving
Monthly Need: $34,200
January Offerings: $50,400
Fiscal year summary
Year to date Expense Budget: $143,600
Year to date Expense Actual: $140,600
Year to date Total Income: $154,800*
*Not including a one-time gift of $50,000 given in December.
Are you seeking to partner with us financially with a one-time or recurring gift?
Thank you for your faithful generosity!
Monthly Prayer Meeting
Join us the 1st Sunday of the month in the CGNE prayer room. We’ll start at 8:45 am and will have dedicated time to listen, respond and praise God!
Our new prayer room is available for you to pray in before or after service! It is located in the back of the sanctuary near fire exit on the west side.