New church offers traditional worship
St. Michael the Archangel is 3rd Orthodox Anglican church in Indiana
By Katie Merlie
September 13, 2007

NOBLESVILLE -- The pastor and parishioners at St. Michael the Archangel, a church that began serving Noblesville Sunday, are certain God has opened doors to a great future.

St. Michael the Archangel is an Orthodox Anglican church that was established in January as a mission of the Anglican Diocese of Bolivia. The mission church is the third one established in Indiana, with others in Nashville and Anderson. Sunday worship is held in the Winks Building at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds.

"We're looking to be a church that is Bible-based, traditional, not agenda driven and a place where families can raise their children and learn about Christ," said the Rev. Tom Tirman, pastor of all three Indiana Anglican churches.

Tirman served for eight years at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Noblesville before going to Trinity Episcopal Church in Anderson. After retiring from the Episcopal church, Tirman found himself wishing to expand his faith and joined the Orthodox Anglican church. the rest