A Special Invitation! Join the Witherspoon Presbyterian Church of Indianapolis Family this Sunday as we gather for a truly special occasion — the Baptism of Mr. Bentley Jones.

As he prepares to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point, one of our nation’s most prestigious institutions for the education and formation of military leaders, Bentley has requested to receive the sacrament of Baptism by immersion. What a blessing it is to celebrate this important milestone in his faith journey as he embarks upon this next chapter of service, leadership, and personal growth.

One of the beautiful aspects of the Presbyterian Church (USA) is our recognition that Baptism may be administered in a variety of ways—by sprinkling, pouring, or immersion. We understand each as a faithful expression of the one sacrament through which we celebrate God’s grace and welcome believers into the life of the Church.

While baptism by immersion is less common in many Presbyterian congregations, it is fully recognized and embraced within our tradition. For Bentley, immersion was a deeply personal and meaningful request, and it is both our privilege and our joy to honor that request as he publicly professes his faith in Jesus Christ.

This service is also a beautiful reminder that the Church is larger than any one congregation. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Pastor R. Janae Pitts-Murdock and the entire Light of the World Christian Church family for opening their doors and sharing their sacred space with us. Their hospitality and partnership are a powerful witness to the unity we share as members of the Body of Christ.

I encourage the entire Witherspoon family to join us as we worship, pray, and rejoice together. Let us surround Bentley with our love, encouragement, and prayers as we celebrate God’s continuing work in his life and offer our blessings as he prepares for the journey ahead.

Light of the World Christian Church
4646 N. Michigan Road
Indianapolis, IN 46228

Sunday, June 7, 2026
3:00 PM

What a joy it is to witness a public declaration of faith, to celebrate the grace of God at work in another life, and to gather as one church family for this sacred occasion. We hope you will join us.

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Rivers of Joy and Rainbows of Love!

As we join countless communities across the nation in recognizing June as Pride Month, we do so with gratitude, humility, and hope. Here at Witherspoon Presbyterian Church of Indianapolis, our commitment to inclusivity, radical welcome, racial justice, and human belonging is not limited to a single month on the calendar. It is a 365-day commitment rooted in our understanding of the Gospel and our belief that every person is created in the image of God.

Like Black History Month, Women’s History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, and other important observances, Pride Month offers us an opportunity to pause, reflect, celebrate, educate, and recommit ourselves to the work still left undone. Yet the meaning and significance of these celebrations cannot be confined to thirty days. Their purpose is not simply remembrance—it is transformation.

The call to love our neighbor does not expire on July 1.

The work of justice does not conclude when a commemorative month ends.

The sacred task of building communities where every person knows they are valued, respected, and loved is lifelong work. We believe that diversity is a gift, belonging is holy, and love is stronger than fear. We celebrate Pride Month not as an exception to who we are, but as an expression of who we strive to be every day.

Because everyone deserves to know:

You belong here.

You are loved here.

You are welcome here.

Not just this month.

Every day.

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