Witherspoon Presbyterian Church of Indianapolis stands in prayerful solidarity with the people of Gary, Indiana, and all those affected by the devastating flooding.

We are praying for the flood victims and the thousands of residents facing uncertainty without power, food, safe shelter, and essential resources. We pray especially for our children, elders, families, first responders, community organizations, and neighbors whose lives have been disrupted.

But prayer must also move us toward action. We join the people of Gary in demanding an urgent, equitable, and compassionate response. Every community deserves protection. Every family deserves dignity. Every life deserves to be valued. Gary must not be forgotten.

Let us pray:

God of mercy and justice, draw near to the people of Gary. Protect those in danger, comfort those who have suffered loss, and provide food, shelter, power, safety, and hope to everyone in need. Strengthen first responders, volunteers, faith communities, and neighbors working to bring relief.

Move those with power and authority to respond quickly, fairly, and compassionately. Let no neighborhood be neglected and no cry for help go unheard. Restore what has been damaged, heal what has been broken, and give the people of Gary strength for the days ahead.

May our prayers become presence, our compassion become action, and our concern become a courageous demand for justice.

In the name of the One who stands with the suffering and calls us to love our neighbors, we pray. Amen.

Witherspoon stands with Gary.
We are praying. We are speaking. We are demanding justice.

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The Witherspoon Presbyterian Church of Indianapolis Family joyfully celebrates our beloved Dr. Rose Cole Mays, PhD, RN, FAAN, whose extraordinary generosity has established the Rose Cole Mays Professorship in Health Equity at the Indiana University School of Nursing.

Made possible through Dr. Mays’s transformational gift of $1.5 million, this endowed professorship will advance research, education, and leadership dedicated to reducing health disparities and improving health outcomes for underserved communities.

For decades, Dr. Mays and her late husband, Elder William G. Mays, worshipped, served, and shared faithfully in the life of Witherspoon Presbyterian Church. Their deep ties to our congregation, enduring friendship, and remarkable legacy of service continue to inspire the Witherspoon family and the wider Indianapolis community.

During her distinguished 37-year career on the faculty of the IU School of Nursing, Dr. Mays became a respected educator, researcher, mentor, and champion of community engagement. This professorship is a powerful reflection of her lifelong commitment to health equity and will ensure that her vision and influence continue to shape the nursing profession for generations to come.

Dr. Mays, your Witherspoon Church family celebrates you, honors you, and gives thanks to God for your extraordinary life, faithful witness, and enduring legacy!

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The histories of Witherspoon Presbyterian Church of Indianapolis and Crispus Attucks High School have been deeply intertwined. Generations of Attucks alumni have also been part of the Witherspoon family, helping shape the story of faith, Black excellence, perseverance, and community in Indianapolis.

Today, we proudly celebrate one of those history-makers—Bill Hampton, a member of the legendary 1955 Crispus Attucks State Championship basketball team and an Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame inductee.

On Sunday, August 23, Mr. Hampton will celebrate the release and signing of his new memoir, Guarded: A Memoir of Basketball and Breaking Barriers, just two days before his 91st birthday!

This is more than a book release—it is a celebration of a living legacy and a generation that broke barriers and opened doors for those who came behind them.

Sunday, August 23, 2026
1:00–5:00 PM
Broadmoor Country Club

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