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Louisiana Deputation Journal: Monday, June 29
by the Rev. Sharon Alexander, Chair of the Louisiana Deputation The Louisiana Deputies had another long day on Monday. Several of us had Legislative Committee hearings and meetings in the morning. The meetings for Program, Budget and Finance and for Governance and...
Millenberg Joys at Chapel of the Holy Comforter
June 28, 2015- The second annual Millenberg Joys at the Chapel of the Holy Comforter to recall the days when this area of New Orleans was a popular entertainment spot to listen to jazz music. The New Leviathan Fox-Trot Orchestra (Rev. John Craft is the trombonist and...
The Rev. Margaret Austin Called as Priest-in-Charge of St. Timothy’s, LaPlace
The Rev. Margaret Austin has been called as Priest-in-Charge of St. Timothy's, LaPlace. Her first service at St. Timothy's was Sunday, June 28. Mother Margaret recently served as Pastoral Associate at Trinity, Baton Rouge. She came to us from the Diocese of Colorado.
Louisiana Deputation Journal: Sunday, June 28
by the Rev. Sharon Alexander Sunday began with a Prayerful Procession Against Gun Violence. A large group of Bishops led hundreds of others, including members of the Louisiana Deputation, in procession and prayer against gun violence. Bishop Thompson is one of the...
Louisiana Deputation Journal: Saturday, June 27
by the Rev. Sharon Alexander, Chair of the Louisiana Deputation The highlight at General Convention on Saturday was the election of our new Presiding Bishop. My day started with a Legislative Committee meeting, followed by worship and then the House of Deputies...
Louisiana Deputation Journal: Friday, June 26
by the Rev. Sharon Alexander, Chair of the Louisiana Deputation Friday was another long day for the House of Deputies. Committee meetings began at 7:30 am again. The Committee on Governance and Structure is considering about 40 resolutions that set forth proposals...
Louisiana Deputation Journal: Thursday, June 25
[by the Rev. Sharon Alexander, Chair of Louisiana Deputation] On Wednesday, the second day of official business of General Convention, most of the Deputation spend time in Committee Meetings and hearings on the issues we will be deciding. The issues range from...
In the News: Local church honors slain church victims
Source: WWLTV-New Orleans- NEW ORLEANS -- St. Luke's Episcopal Church in New Orleans is tackling the issue of race relations head on. In the wake of the shooting that claimed nine lives at a South Carolina church, St. Luke's is opening its doors to everyone. "The...
Louisiana Deputation Journal: Wednesday, June 24
[By Sharon Alexander, Chair of Louisiana Deputation] The Bishops and Deputies met together on Wednesday for a welcome by the Presiding Bishop, Katharine Jefferts Schori, and President of the House of Deputies, Gay Clark Jennings, followed by an orientation to the...
St. Martin’s School chaplain promoted
Source: The New Orleans Advocate — New Orleans, Louisiana The lower- and middle-school chaplain at St. Martin’s School in Metairie has been promoted to assistant head of school, establishing long-term leadership for the school in light of Merry Sorrells’ decision in...
Faith fuels Habitat project | St Tammany | The New Orleans Advocate — New Orleans, Louisiana
Source: The New Orleans Advocate — New Orleans, Louisiana When people with a similar cause come together, you sometimes get effective — and impressive — results. That’s what the members of Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West. ...Preachers, pastors and congregation...
Let it Shine
Let it Shine! The Commission on Racial Reconciliation of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana invites you to Wednesday Evening Bible Study with Special Guest Rev. Otto Duncan, Jr. of The Historic St. James AME Church, New Orleans & Renown Organist/Pianist, Hezekiah...
Photos: Father Don Owens Retires from St. Timothy’s, Laplace
On Sunday, June 21, The Rev. Don Owens retired from St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in LaPlace. The congregation was filled with people from across the diocese to wish him well. He even got to baptize an adorable little boy on this day. He and his wife Barbara are...
A Day in the Country
by Deacon Suzie Johnston Grace Church of West Feliciana is situated among ancient live oaks where deer are oft seen, grazing the margins of the church cemetery in St. Francisville. Her members come from all walks of life, but the majority of them are well acquainted...
Photographs: St. Philip’s Celebrates 60th Anniversary
On Pentecost Sunday, the parishioners of St. Philip's in New Orleans not only celebrated the birth of the Christian Church but the 60th anniversary of their parish as well. Holy Eucharist was followed by music and a crawfish boil. The Rt. Rev. James Brown confirmed...
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