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Deacon Joyce Eskamire-Jackson Retires
Deacon Joyce Eskamire-Jackson retired from active ministry on Sunday, May 8, 2016. She was ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons in December 2007 and served at St. Anna's, New Orleans. Throughout her ministry she was dedicated to serving women and children at risk,...
Beloved Children of God
[Episcopal Church Foundation - Vital Posts] Her response was plaintive and clear: I think the bishop would be mad at you if the kids weren’t there, if the whole family didn’t come to dinner. I had asked my 14-year-old if she wanted to stay home (or go out with...
Preparing for Hurricane Season 2016 – Things to do the Second Week of May
What is resilience? If we turn to the dictionary, resilience is defined as: the ability to become strong, healthy, or successful again after something bad happens the ability of something to return to its original shape after it has been pulled, stretched, pressed,...
Tech Savvy in the Heartland
[Episcopal Church Foundation - Vital Posts] “We see God in you!” proclaim the people of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Lebanon, a small city in rural central Indiana. This “people of prayer uniting in one Spirit” live the Gospel through many ministries rooted in...
Marketing the "E" in Episcopal Schools (Lessons for Churches…)
[Episcopal Church Foundation - Vital Posts] Most schools take great care in how they articulate their educational philosophy and program. Yet many overlook the same when it comes to Episcopal identity. In our experience here at NAES, schools that are clear and...
Leadership Confidence And Confidentiality
[Episcopal Church Foundation - Vital Posts] Shortly after arriving at St. George’s, nearly nine years ago, I had lunch with the extended supply priest who preceded me. “One thing I really worked hard on while I was serving there,” she said that afternoon, “was to...
Church Newsletters May 2016
Below you will find links to those churches that have digital versions of their monthly newsletter. Enjoy! May 2016 Christ Church Cathedral http://cccnola.org/Canticles/Canticle0516.pdf Grace Church, St. Francisville: Grace Memorial, Hammond: St. Augustine's,...
Preparing for Hurricane Season 2016 – Things to Do the First Week of May
Episcopal Relief and Development's "A Season of Resilience" is a new resource designed to encourage individuals and families to practice disaster preparedness in small steps. Each week for five weeks, folks are asked to take on small tasks or small purchases to build...
In the News: Art lessons give Trinity students perspective | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Mark Miller wants his daughter, Evangeline, a second-grader at Trinity Episcopal Day School in Baton Rouge, to open her eyes to the world around her.Every student in the school spends Continue reading here: Art lessons give Trinity students perspective | The Advocate...
Christ Episcopal School celebrates 30 years with Art at the Park | The New Orleans Advocate — New Orleans, Louisiana
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Christ Episcopal School’s Art at the Park was a full day of art, games, rock-climbing, bungee running, music and food. Students, faculty, family and the community Read article here: Christ Episcopal School celebrates 30 years with Art...
In the News: Guns and America’s murder board | Reveal
On this hour of Reveal, we take a look at the toll of gun violence in the country, who’s documenting the carnage and how lives can be saved. Finally, we revisit Terry in New Orleans, who in addition to memorializing the victims of crime in his community has created a...
Blessing of the Fleet on Bayou DuLarge 2016
Travel the bayou with us as we "Bless the Fleet" and ask God to pour out His favor on the fishermen and fisherwomen of south Louisiana. The annual Blessing the Fleet is a ministry of St. Andrew's Episcopal Mission in Theriot, LA. https://youtu.be/uuvnN-3rb6I?rel=0...
In the News: Houma choir to give St. Matthew’s church a warm welcome via song
From HoumaToday.com Even though St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Houma had its grand reopening celebration late last year, the church will have a second homecoming celebration with a special performance by Houma choir Les Amis de la Chanson... Read the entire article...
St. Martin’s Coatney Award Presented to Happy Johnson Recognition of Community Leadership through Team Happy Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rob Norton Director of Marketing and Communications St. Martin’s Episcopal School 225 Green Acres Road Metairie, LA 70003 O: 504.736.991 rob.norton@stmsaints.com St. Martin’s Coatney Award Presented to Happy Johnson Recognition of Community...
In the News: New Orleans violence ‘beyond the pale of reason and sanity’
"For all its love of life, it also seems to lack a respect for life," said Father Bill Terry of St. Anna's Episcopal Church. Outside his church hangs a white plastic board that lists the names and ages of all those murdered -- an eerie monument to the city's fallen...
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