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Christ Church Welcomes Their New Rector, The Rev. William Miller
On Sunday, June 7, the Rev. William Miller began his first Sunday as rector of Christ Episcopal Church, Covington. Fr. Bill comes to us from the Diocese of Hawaii where he served as rector of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii.
From the Diocese’s General Convention Deputation
Go to the EDOLA General Convention Hub The Deputies and Alternates elected at the Diocesan Convention in 2014 have been preparing for General Convention, to be held June 23-July 3 in Salt Lake City, Utah. A number of important issues will be before the Convention,...
In the news: Christ Episcopal students create welcoming environment in Habitat for Humanity home
On Tuesday, May 19, the second grade class from Christ Episcopal School visited a future Habitat for Humanity home, decorated banners and flower pots for future homeowners, and presented Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West with a $270 donation. Source: Christ...
In the News: Christ Episcopal Church welcomes new priest to local church family
Source: NOLA.com- The choir at Christ Episcopal Church surprised everyone on a recent Jazz Fest Sunday by donning Hawaiian shirts instead of the usual white robes. They were welcoming Father Bill Miller, who has been called to Covington from Lihue, Kauai....
Outdoor Altar Installed at The Chapel of the Holy Spirit
An outdoor altar was recently installed in the garden of The Chapel of Holy Spirit, New Orleans. The marble altar is actually original to the church. However, it went into storage after Hurricane Katrina and the subsequent restoration. After 10 years it has found new...
St. Anna’s Unveils a Newly Designed Reredos
St. Anna's unveiled their newly designed reredos at a Solemn Evensong Song on May 9. The artist gifted this to the church after being inspired by the mission and ministries of St. Anna's.
Solomon Episcopal Conference Center Hires Executive Chef
from the Solomon Episcopal Conference Center We are pleased to welcome a new member to the SECC hospitality team: Chef Cody LeBoeuf has accepted the position of Executive Chef/Food Service Director here at the SECC and will start leading our dining function on April...
In the News: Esplanade Avenue mansion in New Orleans is being restored to serve as school
Source: NOLA.com St. Anna's is restoring the mansion, which will serve as an Episcopalian school to help children in need. Some may recall seeing the beautiful, derelict old mansion, built in 1846, right before the interstate that split the Treme neighborhood down the...
In the News: Small pocket of bayou residents was loyal to Episcopal church
Source: Daily Comet- Fragments of Terrebonne Parish's oral tradition suggest a mysterious origin for a small pocket of bayou residents. Published explanations are hard to find, but a sketchy account appears in "Some Personal Recollections of The Episcopal...
In the News: 18 congregations bless Family Promise center
Source: The New Orleans Advocate — New Orleans, Louisiana Reflecting a broad-based community response to family homelessness, pastors and members of more than 18 St. Tammany churches recently gathered to dedicate the Family Promise of St. Tammany...
In the News: Latest ‘Little Free Library’ in Slidell erected at Christ Episcopal Church
Source: NOLA.com On Friday, April 17, Christ Episcopal Church in Slidell opened the newest "Little Free Library" in St. Tammany Parish. According to LittleFreeLibrary.org, "It's a 'take a book, return a book' gathering place where neighbors share their favorite...
The Rev. H. Peter Kang Begins as Associate Rector of Grace Church, St. Francisville
Photograph courtesy of Grace Church of West Feleciana Parish On Sunday, May 3, the Rev. H. Peter Kang began serving as the Associate Rector of Grace Episcopal Church, St. Francisville. Fr. Peter is also continuing his work as a chaplain at the Louisiana State...
In the News: Family Promise ready to help homeless families in St. Tammany
Source: NOLA.com A new, non-profit organization in St. Tammany Parish has opened a day center and partnered with numerous churches to provide homeless families nutritious meals and a warm, safe place to sleep. Family Promise of St. Tammany will host its first...
Blessing of the Fleet on Bayou Dularge
[srizonfbalbum id=10] Article and photographs by Karen Mackey, Communications Coordinator, Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana- On April 26, gaily decorated boats with colorful flags and horns blaring paraded along the muddy waters of Bayou Dularge in Louisiana for the...
Pastor Robin McCullough-Bade Resigns from St. Augustine, Baton Rouge
On April 26, Pastor Robin McCullough-Bade resigned from St. Augustine Episcopal Church, Baton Rouge. She will continue her ministry in the Lutheran Church.
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