Digital Bulletin
Updated August 19, 2026
Registration is open for The Market on Hague — if you haven't grabbed your spot yet, register below so we know to expect you! And once you've registered, consider going a step further: sign up to serve alongside us too.
We need YOU on our volunteer team.
This event doesn't happen without hands and hearts ready to serve — and there's a role for everyone, whatever your gifts look like.
Shifts run
7:00–9:30 AM
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
12:00–3:00 PM
and we're looking for help across the board:
Set Up — assist vendors, place decor, help with tent set up, troubleshoot aesthetics
Welcome Tent — be a friendly face for incoming attendees, collect basic info, keep the tent looking sharp, give directions
Parking Direction — stationed at key spots to give clear directions, be the first friendly face people meet, and help attendees who need closer parking
Vendor Care — get to know our vendors, do routine check-ins, run for supplies when needed, be a friendly presence
Market Flow — keep things running smooth and tight: manage trash overflow, fix fallen signage, wipe down tables, troubleshoot general flow
Extra Sauce — help with the basketball competitions and host our special guests
Clean Up — assist vendors with wrap-up, gather church-owned items, sweep and leaf-blow the space back to tidy
Sign up for a shift below — we'd love to have you serve alongside us!
Sign up for day-of volunteering
Follow and share the event and vendor highlights on Facebook
Donations and supplies needed…on Hague!
We need YOUR help! We are looking for:
Items that people can let us borrow for the day of the event
Monetary donations to help us pay for associated costs of the market
Items for purchase/donation
This is a great opportunity for anyone who is unable to volunteer but still wants to help out in some capacity!
We'll be updating the lists as we go, so please keep checking to see whether there is anything you can help out with!
View our list of items to borrow or donate, and make a monetary donation
Women’s Bible Study
Tuesdays, starting September 15 // 9:30-11:30 AM or 6:30-8:00 PM
You're invited to join us starting Tuesday, Sept 15 for our next Women's Bible Study. We'll be reading Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters by Carmen Joy Imes — a book that traces God's presence through Scripture and makes the case for why the church, as a global, intergenerational family, still matters today.
Choose the session that works for you: mornings 9:30–11:30 AM or evenings 6:30–8:00 PM. We'll meet at the church, and childcare is available, just register by Sep. 1st if you'll need it.
Books are available on Amazon and elsewhere online. We expect this study to be a rich time of encouragement for our community — feel free to invite a friend!
Couples and Family Fall Picnic
Saturday September 26, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM // Fort Harrison State Park, Cherry Tree Shelter
Join other CGNE couples and their families for a fall pitch in picnic at Fort Harrison!
We will be in the Cherry Tree shelter beginning at 11:00. There is a playground nearby. Feel free to bring extra chairs, yard games, and the like.
Drinks and hot dogs/sausages will be provided. Please bring a side dish to share!
All adult couples and their children are welcome at this event. Not yet married? We would still love to have you!
Questions? Please email marriage@cgnortheast.org
Pastor Ken and Laurie’s Sabbatical
Pastor Ken and Laurie began a well-deserved two-month sabbatical on July 12. They have poured themselves into this church: teaching us, walking with us, and pointing us again and again to Jesus. Seasons of rest aren't a break from that work; they're part of it.
While they are away, don’t forget to pray for them: for real rest, for renewal, and for a deep sense of God's presence with them in the weeks ahead. We'll be holding down the fort together while they're away, and we can't wait to welcome them back rested and refreshed.
King mural added to public art directory
The Indy Arts Council’s guide to notable public art works in the city now includes Pastor Erik’s mural honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
From the Indy Art Council’s page on the piece:
This “street art” style mural at Common Ground Northeast honors civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and interprets a famous photograph of Dr. King. The inscribed quote is from Dr. King’s 1963 book of sermons entitled Strength to Love. It was installed for Black History Month in February 2026 and will remain on view to February 2027.
The artist, Erik Thien, hails from Indianapolis. Having lived in many cultural contexts (Phoenix, New Orleans, and Indianapolis) Thien’s early exposure to the raw, expressive power of street art left an indelible mark on his artistic sensibilities. This influence, combined with a deep appreciation for classical art forms and religious symbolism, informs his distinctive style.
Youth Group
Sundays // 6–8pm
Students in grades 6-12 (and their friends!) are invited to join us every Sunday evening for worship, fellowship, and fun—plus dinner is included!
Monthly Financial Update
We want 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.
July giving
Monthly Need: $34,200
May Offerings: $28,200
Fiscal year summary
YTD Expense Budget: $395,800
YTD Actual Spend: $416,000
YTD Income: $399,300 (+ $50,000 in special gift)
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 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.