Bill > HCR0033

This concurrent resolution honors Trinity Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church in Indianapolis for its 100-year history of community service, highlighting the church's significant milestones and contributions. The resolution traces the church's origins from its founding in 1925 as St. Peter CME Church, located on Martindale Avenue, and its subsequent renaming to Trinity in 1931, symbolizing the union of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The document celebrates the church's growth from a small mission to a progressive community-focused congregation, noting key achievements such as its innovative Dial-A-Prayer service, the leadership of pastors like Rev. James Cummings (who became the first Black city councilman in Indianapolis), and Rev. Theodore C. Lightfoot's appointment to the School Commissioners board. The resolution also highlights the church's physical expansion, including new buildings in 1960 and 1989, and recognizes Rev. Natalie McClendon-Obie as the first female senior pastor, who has championed the church's mission of "Building God's Kingdom by Building Lives" through its core pillars of Welcoming, Worship, Word, and Witness. Ultimately, the resolution commends Trinity CME Church for its century of faith, service, sacrifice, and resilience in the Martindale-Brightwood community.

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