Greater Indianapolis Multifaith Alliance

06/13/2026

"Giving Up Billionaires for Lent”

A discussion with Sister Emily TeKolste

This week’s episode of the We Can Do Better podcast spotlights a conversation with Sister Emily TeKolste, an organizer with NETWORK Advocates for Catholic Social Justice and NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice.

Sister Emily shares her path into activism and service that led her to become a Sister of Providence and an economic justice organizer. She explains how “Giving Up Billionaires for Lent” is part of a campaign that connects multi-faith principles to direct advocacy with lawmakers—a strategy central to the abolition movement, the civil rights movement, and the fight to create and protect the Affordable Care Act.

We also hear how contemporary organizing can borrow tactics from other movements, which have long fostered activism by prioritizing relationships and community. That insight has inspired Sister Emily and her peers to cultivate “squad goals” as they push for higher wages, paid family leave, and universal healthcare.

Read more and listen: https://buff.ly/t9RLohL

A Conversation with Sister Emily TeKolste This piece originally appeared on Fran Quigley’s Substack We Can Do Better: Ending Poverty in Our Time on June 11, 2026 .

06/13/2026

Sacred Friendships

Sacred Friendships conversations are at the heart of GIMA. These relaxed, one-hour gatherings are open to anyone curious about another’s faith experience. Our aim is to strengthen connections and truly know one another—not merely learn about each other. Each session centers on a guided prompt led by our committee co-chairs, Betty Brandt and Rabbi Brett Krichiver. Everyone’s invited!

June focus: Unity Without Erasure
At GIMA, we hold to Authentic Diversity—believing unity doesn’t require uniformity. Still, that’s easier said than done. How do we collaborate across faith lines without diminishing our distinct beliefs? When does working together start to feel like compromising core values? Where should we set boundaries? This month we’re carving out space for honest conversation, trusting that our sacred friendships are strong enough to withstand those tensions.

June 16, 3 p.m. — with Rabbi Brett Krichiver
June 18, 3 p.m. — with Betty Brandt

More info: https://buff.ly/lwUgT6Z
Register: https://buff.ly/h6E2xMa

06/13/2026

'NECESSARY ALLIES' — Premiere Screening

Saturday, July 11, 2026
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Kan-Kan Cinema and Bar
1258 Windsor St, Indianapolis, IN 46201, Indianapolis, IN 46240

In an era marked by growing misunderstandings and cultural strain, Necessary Allies follows an inspiring convening of eight influential voices—faith leaders, community organizers, and cultural ambassadors—who come together with a shared aim: to investigate how we can move past division and build a future founded on dignity, compassion, and unity.

More info: https://buff.ly/klEKfa2
Get tickets: https://buff.ly/kxNecLI

06/12/2026

GIMA affirms the right of all Hoosiers to practice their chosen religion as guaranteed by the Constitution. We urge everyone to do the same by adding your name to this pledge list. https://buff.ly/UD5Dfn9

06/12/2026

GIMA affirms the right of all Hoosiers to practice their chosen religion as guaranteed by the Constitution. We urge everyone to do the same by adding your name to this pledge list. https://www.faithoverfearindiana.org/

06/11/2026

If you’re looking for a way to use your skills to make a difference, you can meet people from more than 100 nonprofits at Leadership Indianapolis’ Get On Board event June 16.

It’s a place for nonprofits to find new board members, committee members and volunteers.

This year’s event kicks off at 4:30 p.m. at Victory Field, and it will feature nonprofits that focus on education, health, social services, youth, the environment, animals, neighborhood growth and arts and culture.

The event is free to attend but you must register.

If you can’t make it you can learn how to lead as a volunteer during the third and final part of Leadership Indianapolis’ workshop series online from noon to 1 p.m. June 23.

It’s $10, but you can get a free code if you attend Get On Board.

06/11/2026

Our next Eviction Sealing Clinic is this Friday, June 12 from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm.

Warren Township Government Center
501 N. Post Road
Indianapolis, IN 46219

Appointments available:
https://www.indianalegalservices.org/event/se/
LIMITED WALK-INS AVAILABLE

06/10/2026

Indy Tenant Workshop

Part 1: Know and Use Your Renters’ Rights
This session is for renters and supporters who want to understand tenant protections.

Wondering what actions landlords can legally take?
Think your or someone else’s tenant rights might be being ignored?
Want tips on how renters can use their collective power?

In this presentation, attendees will get a clear overview of tenant rights under Indiana law and learn where protections are lacking.

Part 2: Community Organizing 101
The second half will cover how to organize with other tenants to improve access to decent housing and the essentials of community organizing.

After the talks, there will be time for networking and planning activities.

More info: https://buff.ly/eJbRh9d

06/08/2026

We are excited to share an exciting leadership opportunity from our friends at Urban Rural Action: Conservative Leadership for a United America. CLUA is a non-partisan civic action program that will build a robust, cohesive, and effective coalition of conservative leaders from different religious traditions united by a commitment to building relationships across differences and preventing political violence. https://buff.ly/2Xd2kVp

06/07/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝘀 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲

Stable housing does more than provide shelter—it creates the foundation for people to rebuild their lives.

When families don't know where they'll sleep tonight, life becomes about survival. Stress rises. Children struggle to focus in school. Physical and mental health suffer. Dreams and long-term goals are pushed aside because immediate needs demand all of their attention.

Stability changes everything.

A safe, affordable home creates consistency for children. It gives parents room to breathe. It allows seniors to age with dignity and security. Most importantly, it gives people the opportunity to focus on employment, education, healing, and growth instead of crisis management.

Housing impacts far more than housing.

It influences educational outcomes, workforce participation, physical and mental health, community safety, and generational opportunity.

That's why this work matters.

Behind every shelter, housing program, waiting list, inspection, recertification, and policy is a person striving to build a better future for themselves and their family.

Too often, affordable housing is viewed as an expense.

In reality, stable housing is an investment in people. And when people are given stability, dignity, and opportunity, entire communities become stronger.

Housing work has never been about rent, paperwork, or buildings.

It has always been about people.

Because stable, affordable housing is—and always will be—about people.