INDIANAPOLIS — Five historic churches and a seminary will be featured in Indiana Landmarks’ 2023 Holiday Church Tour, a Dec. 2nd self-guided exploration that highlights the architecture, history and preservation of sacred spaces in and around Indianapolis’s Meridian-Kessler neighborhood. All but one of the spaces will be available for interior exploration, and some will be decorated for the holidays.
The self-directed tour allows participants to go at their own pace, with select interiors open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors should allow at least 2 hours to enjoy the full experience.
Tourgoers are responsible for their own transportation between stops. Parking is available at all sites but may be limited. Street parking is available on most surrounding streets. Steps are required to access some sites on the tour. (For more information, contact tourism@indianalandmarks.org.)
Indiana Landmarks presents this tour in partnership with area congregations, and a portion of the proceeds benefit Indiana Landmarks’ Sacred Places Indiana program.
• North United Methodist Church, 3308 N., Meridian St.
• St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 4217 N. Central Ave.
• First Meridian Heights Presbyterian Church, 4701 Central Ave.
• Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 526 E. 52nd St.
• Northwood Christian Church, 4550 Central Ave. (Exterior exploration only.)
• Christian Theological Seminary, 1000 W. 42nd St.
The advance tour tickets cost $20/adult (age 12 & up), $15/member of Indiana Landmarks, $10/child (ages 6-11), and are free for kids ages 5 and under. Day-of-tour tickets cost an additional $5 per ticket price and may be purchased at North United Methodist Church, 3808 N Meridian St., Indianapolis beginning at 10 a.m. on Dec. 2. Buy tickets at indyholidaychurchtour23.eventbrite.com or by calling 317-639-4534.