Worship at Witherspoon! As we prepare for the historic Service of Installation of Rev. Dr. Joty T. Allison as our new Associate Pastor of Christian Education and Faith Formation, we are honored to begin this sacred season of celebration by welcoming someone deeply meaningful in his journey of faith — his childhood pastor, Bishop Aaron Sneed, Sr., Senior Pastor of The Abundant Place Inc. of Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Join us this Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM for Ascension Sunday Worship at The Imani Campus as Bishop Sneed brings a word to help usher us into this joyous and historic moment in the life of our congregation. What a blessing it is to celebrate not only where God is calling Rev. Dr. Allison, but also the spiritual roots, mentorship, and community that helped shape his ministry.

Come expecting powerful worship, joyful fellowship, and a Spirit-filled beginning to a very special week in the life of Witherspoon Presbyterian Church of Indianapolis! ... See MoreSee Less

Flames of Pure Joy! The Whitewater Valley Presbytery and the Historic Witherspoon Presbyterian Church of Indianapolis joyfully invite you to join us on Pentecost Sunday, May 24, 2026, for a sacred and historic moment in the life of our congregation as we celebrate the Service of Installation for Rev. Dr. Joty T. Allison as Associate Pastor of Christian Education and Faith Formation.

This will be more than a worship service. It will be a celebration of calling, community, culture, and the continuing movement of the Holy Spirit through the life of the Church. On the day we remember the birth of the Church at Pentecost, we will gather in prayer, praise, sacred music, African drum call, and joyful thanksgiving as we mark the beginning of a new season of ministry at Witherspoon.

The Gathering Prelude will begin at 2:00 PM, followed by the African Drum Call at 2:30 PM, with worship beginning promptly at 3:00 PM at The Imani Campus, 3535 Kessler Blvd. N. Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Following worship, all are warmly invited to remain for a Reception Celebration in the Immanuel Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall on the lower level of the campus.

For nearly two centuries, Witherspoon has stood as a witness to faith, hope, justice, and the enduring strength of the Black Church tradition. We would be honored to have you join us for this unforgettable and Spirit-filled day in the life of our congregation.

Come celebrate. Come worship. Come witness what God is doing among us.

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With hearts full of gratitude and joy, the Witherspoon Presbyterian Church of Indianapolis family rejoices in the calling of The Rev. Dr. Joty T. Allison as our newly called Associate Pastor for Christian Education and Faith Formation.

This is a historic and hope-filled moment in the life of our congregation, and we give thanks to God for Rev. Dr. Allison’s faithful witness, visionary leadership, compassionate spirit, and unwavering commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. His gifts for teaching, formation, worship, and community building have already blessed our church deeply, and we are excited for this next chapter in ministry together.

Dr. Allison has successfully passed all Presbyterian ordination examinations, has been approved and confirmed by the Whitewater Valley Presbytery Committee on Ministry, and today was elected by the members of Witherspoon Presbyterian Church! We celebrate not only his calling, but the prayerful and faithful process that has led to this sacred moment in the life of our church.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the Members of the Pastor Nominating Committee for their prayerful discernment, faithful labor, and dedication throughout this process:
Elder Muriel Treadwell, Co-Chair
Elder Nikki Graham, Co-Chair
Elder Willis Bright
Elder Dr. Patricia Payne
Elder Terrie Cross Gray
Deacon Karen Waldon
Mr. Bentley Jones

We also celebrate the leadership of Elder Nikki Graham, Clerk of Session, and Elder Luther Montgomery, Assistant Clerk, alongside the faithful prayers and support of the entire Witherspoon family.

To God be the glory for the great things He has done — and for the bright future ahead as we continue “Getting in Position” for the work God is calling us to do.

Please join us in congratulating and praying for Rev. Dr. Joty T. Allison as he prepares to serve in this new pastoral role.

Dr. Winterbourne Harrison-Jones
Senior Pastor
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