Digital Bulletin
Updated March 24, 2026
Naturally Supernatural
Last class Sunday, March 29, 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.
Good Friday with Oasis of Hope
Friday, April 3 // 6:30 PM // 1701 E. 25th St. Indianapolis, 46218
Good Friday is April 3, and Pastor Erik will be participating in the Seven Last Sayings of Christ on the Cross at Oasis of Hope Baptist Church. We invite everyone from CGNE to attend this service beginning at 6:30 pm.
Easter Sunday at CGNE
April 5 // 10:00 AM
Plan on joining us at 10 am on Easter Sunday as we celebrate baptisms and our risen King together! Invite your family and friends as we sing and declare that death has been defeated by Jesus, and he is bringing his kingdom of peace to everyone!
CGNE Marriage & Couples
The Spring Social
Saturday, April 18, 2026 // 6:30–8:30 PM
Join the Marriage & Couples Ministry for a fun night in with music, a dessert bar, fellowship, and fun! Come as you are or dress up if you like!
Questions? marriage@cgnortheast.org
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!
3 on 3 Tournament: Volunteers needed!
Saturday, June 6
Our 3rd annual 3 on 3 tournament is coming up soon—on Saturday, June 6th. A core team has been working on the details for this year's event since last October and we are excited to host what we think will be our biggest group yet to our campus.
We are expecting around 150 basketball players playing on 5 courts and likely 500 total people to be a part of this event. With that many people to host, we need your help—and lots of it! We think we're going to need around 50–60 volunteers throughout the day and during the week or two leading up to the event. So, please plan to help us out if you are able. Whether you can volunteer during the week prior to the event or be here on game day, whether you can volunteer for an hour or for the entire day, we would love to have you be a part of this exciting event.
Please fill out the linked form to let us know of your interest and indicate the area(s) that you would be interested in helping out with. We'll get back to you in a few weeks with more details. Thanks, in advance, for your engagement!
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.
Spring Work Day
Saturday, April 25th // 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Whether you're great at pulling weeds, tidying up, or just looking for a fun way to serve alongside your church family, we'd love to have you join us on April 25th for our spring work day! This is a wonderful opportunity to pour a little love into our building and grounds — and to enjoy some great company while we're at it. Keep an eye out for more details in the coming weeks!
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 #12
Next up in our 25 Moments to Remember series, we’re marking when Common Ground sent out a church plant to Eugene, Oregon.
Continuing to lean into our calling to send, a team was commissioned to create a space for people to be awakened to the good news of Jesus. Led by Clint and Rachel McKinnis, the team stepped into this new community with a clear sense of purpose and care, building relationships and nurturing spiritual growth.
Over the years, the Eugene congregation has continued to flourish. Clint and Rachel still pastor this special community today, carrying forward the same commitment and vision that began with its sending from Common Ground back in 2009.
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.
Please note: starting on April 15th our giving platform (Planning Center/Church Center) is changing the format and "feel" of the donation form that we use for both improved user simplicity and increased back-end security.
If your donation is set up as an automated recurring donation, everything will be updated automatically, you don't need to do anything.
If you use the form for each individual donation, we wanted to make sure you knew that the form will look different.
In either case, there is more flexibility for any giver to update their saved payment methods .
Finally, we wanted to remind everyone that giving directly from your bank, an "ACH transaction", saves the church a significant cost each time you donate ($0.30 per gift vs ~2.5% of your gift if you donate by credit card), so if you wanted to update your donation method to use a bank account/ACH, that would be wonderful!
If you have any questions or concerns about this change, please reach out to giving@cgnortheast.org.
February giving
Monthly Need: $34,200
February Offerings: $30,900
Fiscal year summary
YTD Expense Budget: $215,400
YTD Expense Actual: $216,000
YTD Total Income: $232,100*
*Not including the one-time year-end gift of $50,000 that is pending elder discernment.
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.