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Racial Reconciliation Commission Stands with Love and Compassion
The Racial Reconciliation Commission of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana participated in the peaceful demonstration in Baton Rouge on Sunday, June 10. This rally was organized by...
Discerning a Way Forward Together, Invitation to Upcoming Rallies
Dear Sisters and Brothers, I have struggled to make sense of all that has happened this past week. Black men have been killed by police officers in Louisiana and Minnesota. Policemen have been killed serving in the line of duty - several days ago here, in Harvey, and...
Send Us Out to Be Faithful Witnesses
This July issue of Churchwork is the second in a four-part series on how we in the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana are living out the First Mark of Mission--To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom. About this issue: In one of our post-communion prayers (Book of Common...
Alton Sterling
Dear Sisters and Brothers, As I turned on the television yesterday evening, my heart sank as I listened to the story of Alton Sterling being shot by two police officers in Baton Rouge. I have found myself deeply disturbed by the video of this encounter and while many...
St. Mary’s, Morganza, Celebrates 100 Years
by the Rev. Peggy King Scott, Priest-in-Charge, St. Mary's,...
Something in Our Water
by Joey Clavijo, Deacon Postulant, St. George's, New Orleans, Schedule on Sunday, July 17 (weather permitting): 8:00 AM Holy Eucharist at St. George's, 4600 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans After Eucharist: Brief meeting to train volunteers 9:00 AM Leave church to go to...
Fleece for Police
by Becky Williams, RN, St. Luke's, Baton Rouge Can you imagine experiencing a trauma such as a car accident, being the victim of domestic violence, or an act of violence, or having the police come to your door...
All Souls Delivers 10,000 LBS of Food to Lower Nine Families | Facebook @allsoulsnola
All Souls, New Orleans, partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Morgan Stanley to deliver 10,000 lbs of fresh produce to 200 families in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans.
Do the Right Thing: A Lesson From the Upstairs Lounge Arson
On June 24, the city of New Orleans marked the forty-third anniversary of one of the deadliest fires in its history. It was an arson at the Upstairs Lounge that killed 32 people who were gathered at the bar to celebrate the end of New Orleans Pride Week and the fourth...
Marching With Pride: Episcopalians Showing Their Love
Integrity New Orleans and St. Anna's Episcopal Church, New Orleans, organized a Krewe of Episcopalians to march in the New...
In the SoFAB Kitchen with Fr. Bill Miller and Chef Greg Reggio
On Saturday at the Southern Food and Beverage Museum, the Rev. William "Bill" Miller and Chef Greg Reggio shared stories about God, beer, and life - stories to inspire and...
Abundance
by Maria Elliott, Trinity Episcopal Church, New Orleans I came that you may have life, and have it abundantly. - John 10:10 This article is the first of what we- members of your Stewardship Congregational Consultants - hope will be many articles on the subject of...
Busy bees raise money for abbey | The New Orleans Advocate — New Orleans, Louisiana
First-graders in Mary Lee Saucier’s class at St. Martin’s Episcopal School in Metairie have been as busy as bees of late. First, they raised money selling bee-friendly plants to their school. Read article here: Busy bees raise money for abbey | The New Orleans...
Walls raised on latest West St. Tammany Habitat build | NOLA.com
Habitat for Humanity raised the wall on its newest build in west St. Tammany on June 7 with the combined efforts of the local religious communities. Named the "Building on our Faith" committee, people from all faiths joined together to work side-by-side with Habitat...
Clergy Transition (June 2016)
The Rev. Henry Hudson retired from Trinity Episcopal Church, New Orleans, on Sunday, May 29. He has served as rector since 2007. Deacon Camille Wood retired from active service at St. Patrick's. Zachary. She was appointed by Bishop Thompson to serve, subject to...
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