Anglican Church of the Ascension Indianapolis — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rev. Timothy Felch (Rector)

Founded Established ACNA plant (exact year unknown)

Denomination Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) — Anglican Diocese of the Living Word

Service Times Sunday 9:30 AM (in-person)

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry No

Website anglicanascensionindy.org

Pastor Credentials Credentials not published

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

ACNA affirms Nicene Christology.

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Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

ACNA affirms biblical authority per 39 Articles.

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Small plant — dedicated men's ministry likely forming.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

ACNA Anglican salvation by grace through faith (39 Articles).

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Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

ACNA male-only ordination policy.

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Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Rector Rev. Timothy Felch confirmed on site; ACNA episcopal polity.

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Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Not reviewed; verify.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Church planting in liturgical Anglican tradition, welcoming the stranger.

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

ACNA orthodox alignment — formed 2009 as orthodox breakaway from TEC.

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Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

'Anglican Church of the Ascension is a parish in the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word, ACNA' — verified verbatim; 39 Articles and Book of Common Prayer confessional framework.

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Assessment

Anglican Church of the Ascension in Indianapolis is an ACNA parish in the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word, led by Rector Rev. Timothy Felch. The congregation meets at Fortune Academy on the east side of Indianapolis with a 9:30 AM Sunday service. The parish vision is 'to build a liturgical community in the Anglican Tradition, welcoming of the stranger, where Christ is proclaimed and made manifest in our lives.' ACNA operates under the 39 Articles of Religion and the Book of Common Prayer confessional framework with a formal male-only ordination policy — which aligns cleanly with MOOP's biblical-design rubric. Green-rated orthodox Anglican option for the Indianapolis metro.

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended

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