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A Few Thoughts on Stewardship and the Giving of Ourselves
by the Rev. Ralph F. Howe, Jr., St. James, Baton Rouge I am one of those unusual people that grew up in the Episcopal Church. I have been told that this is a rare thing, that most Episcopalians have come from other denominations. For me though, the Episcopal Church...
Interim Executive Director Appointed for Solomon Center
Bishop Thompson has appointed William "Bill" Soileau as the Interim Executive Director of the Solomon Episcopal Conference Center. Soileau is a member of Christ Church Cathedral in New Orleans and has served on the Solomon Center Board for the past three years....
Clergy Transitions August 2016
Deacon Charles deGravelles was assigned by Bishop Thompson to serve as deacon at St. Andrew's, Bayou Dularge. He will continue to serve as deacon at Trinity, Baton Rouge. The Vestry of St. Margaret's, Baton Rouge, has called the Rev. Tommy Dillon to serve as...
Notice to Clergy & Wardens of 179th Annual Convention
August 30, 2016 Dear Clergy and Wardens of the Diocese of Louisiana, NOTICE OF THE 179th CONVENTION OF THE DIOCESE OF LOUISIANA It is my honor and privilege as your Bishop, to give you notice of the 179th Convention of the Diocese of Louisiana on November 4 & 5,...
Churches rally to assist flooded Louisiana | Church Times
The dioceses of Louisiana and Western Louisiana are helping to co-ordinate recovery-operations, and were urging people to donate money rather than second-hand goods to the relief effort. Karen Mackey from the diocese of Louisiana said: “The churches in our diocese are...
‘Please, Please, I Can’t Stay Here No More’ | The American Conservative
My friend Father Peter Kang from Grace Episcopal Church in St. Francisville wrote this beautiful tribute to Grace's pastor, Father Roman Roldan, pictured above. Here's what he said: Read article here: ‘Please, Please, I Can’t Stay Here No More’ | The American...
Flood Recedes, Ecumenism Rises | The Living Church
Clergy in Louisiana have stepped across denominational lines to bring people together in prayer and hope. Read the article here: Flood Recedes, Ecumenism Rises - The Living Church
Flood Relief: Facebook Post Roundup August 25-27, 2016
A collection of Facebook posts (August 25-27) from the churches in the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana regarding flood relief in Louisiana. Posted by The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana on Friday, August 26, 2016 Posted by The Episcopal Diocese of...
Flood Relief: Facebook Post Roundup August 23-24, 2016
A collection of Facebook posts (August 23-24) from the churches in the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana regarding flood relief in Louisiana. Posted by The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 Your help is appreciated. Recovery...
Flood Relief: Facebook Post Roundup August 21-22, 2016
A collection of Facebook posts (August 21-22) from the churches in the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana regarding flood relief in Louisiana. A look at what our churches are doing to provide assistance with flood recovery:Posted by The Episcopal Diocese of...
BRPD Drive a Success | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Baton Rouge, LA
BRPD Drive a Success In partnership with Trinity Episcopal Church, St. Luke's recently asked for donations for the Baton Rouge Police Department officers who were themselves flood victims, and the result was a success that boosted morale for so many. In an uplifting...
Note from the Flood Response Coordinator ; Vital Information for Volunteer Groups
A special note to all volunteer teams going to work this Saturday in Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, and Denham Springs, etc. Please call or email Fr. Roman Roldan (frroldan@gmail.com or at 225-245-2979) to let him know when and where you will be working. Also, please...
West Feliciana Parish flood recovery efforts underway | The Advocate
An outpouring of support has helped West Feliciana Parish residents impacted by the severe weather and flooding on Aug. 12-13 begin the process of trying to restore their lives. She said the Sunday after the storms, groups of community leaders and volunteers put...
Louisiana flood relief is cooking
[GumboEvent.org press release] Great food has always come out of Bayou country, and unfortunately, Louisiana also has its share of natural disasters, mainly flooding. Historic flooding has hit the Bayou state once again. Financial and spiritual relief is needed....
Changes in Flood Response Team
Dear friends, First of all, I want to extend my deepest thanks for the ministry that you continue to provide to the survivors of the recent floods. As your bishop, I am so grateful to walk through this time with you as we do our best to meet the needs of those who...
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