August is Men’s Month here Witherspoon Presbyterian Church of Indianapolis!

This August, we invite men from every generation, every background, and every walk of life to join us for a month of faith, fellowship, and formation.

Our 2026 theme is — Ubuntu: Nurturing the Ties That Bind “Men of God Bound by Faith, Strengthened by Brotherhood” grounded in Ephesians 4:1–6!

Throughout the month, we’ll gather to grow spiritually, build authentic friendships, serve our community, and celebrate what God is doing through the lives of men. Whether you’ve been in church your whole life or are simply looking for a place to belong, there is a seat for you at Witherspoon.

Some of this year’s highlights include:
🔹 Fish & Fellowship Night with the Pastor
🔹 Men’s Photography Workshop with Deacon Antonio Toppin
🔹 Men’s Breakfast & Conversation
🔹 Bicycle Safety Workshop & Community Ride
🔹 Men’s Bible Study with Dr. Allison and Pastor Greene
🔹 Men’s Day Worship Celebration with Guest Preacher Rev. Martin Garcia
🔹Join the Annual Men’s Chorus with Maestro Markell Pipkins
🔹Youth Baseball Game!
🔹 and numerous opportunities to serve throughout the month!

These events are open to men of all ages (where appropriate) and are open to everyone, regardless of church background, denomination, or where you are on your faith journey.

Join us this August as we — Build Brotherhood, Deepen Our Faith, Grow Spiritually, Serve Our Community, and Strengthen One Another!

Take a look through just a few of the flyers below, invite a friend, and make plans to journey with us this month. We can’t wait to welcome you! ... See MoreSee Less

What an incredible week at the 2026 Sankofa Summer Academy at Witherspoon Presbyterian Church of Indianapolis!

Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for what God did in and through this year’s theme: “God Makes No Mistakes: Exploring Self-Love as a Sacrament.”

Together, we witnessed one of the most meaningful weeks in the history of our Academy:

✨ Our largest post-COVID participation!
✨ More than 100 participants engaged by the middle of the week.
✨ Our highest adult class participation ever.
✨ More community guests and non-Witherspoon participants than any previous year.
✨ Our youngest participant Memphis was just 6 months old, while our oldest participant, Mrs. Irma Turner, reminded us that learning has no age limit at 90+ years young.
✨ An extraordinary team of volunteers, teachers, musicians, artists, and servants who poured themselves into every detail.

We are especially grateful for our outstanding guest presenters who challenged, inspired, and encouraged us throughout the week:

🌿 Monday: Pastor Harrison-Jones
🌿 Tuesday: Ms. Ellise Antoinette Smith
🌿 Wednesday: Queen Keesha Dixon
🌿 Thursday: Dr. Patricia Payne
🌿 Friday: Mr. Jonathan Studdard

A special thank you to our gifted teaching artists Ronne Stone and the Epiphany Dance Collective, Mr. Anthony Radford, and Mr. Tim Branson from the School for Community Learning, whose creativity brought learning to life through dance, art, imagination, and culture.

Our heartfelt appreciation also goes to our incredible worship leaders—the Sankofa Ensemble featuring Dr. Jillian Harrison-Jones, Qiana Renee Johnson, Deacon Azalea Smith, and Mr. David Bunch Jr. — the Village Beat Band featuring Maestro Markell Pipkins, Mr. Morris Kimble, Mr. G Lamar Owens, and Mr. Gareth Somers and our special guest Ms. LaKesha Lorene —all whose musical genius helped create an atmosphere where hearts could worship, celebrate, and heal!

Finally, thank you to every parent, grandparent, volunteer, donor, ministry leader, and participant who made this week possible. A special thanks to our amazing Adult Class Lead Teachers, Reverend Lisa Montgomery Bledsoe and Dr. Joty T. Allison whose pastoral prowess and dedication to excellence was a blessing to all!

Lastly, to our amazing Co-Directors, Elder DeWillican Middleton and again Dr. Allison our Associate Pastor for Christian Education and Faith Formation for doing an awesome job inspiring others and ushering in a new era of innovation and collaboration!

Sankofa Academy was more than Vacation Bible School—it is a living reminder that when a church commits itself to faith, culture, excellence, and community, lives are transformed!

Thank you to everyone for capturing these amazing moments all week long and to Deacon Antonio Toppin to capturing the pictures of our closing Naming Ceremony Celebration!

Here’s to an unforgettable 2026 and to all that God has in store for the future!

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