Lenten Programs 2024

Please join us for one of these Christian education programs, services, and retreats throughout the Diocese of Louisiana this Lenten Season. Contact Tamika Gerhardt, tgerhardt@edola.org, for additions or corrections to the list. A blessed Lent to you!   Book Studies |...

Join Inclusive Louisiana for Pride Month

Inclusive Louisiana would like to extend an invitation to the following events in the month of June as we celebrate PRIDE. Please share this information with your congregations!  Peace,The Rev. John PitzerInclusive Louisiana Open Table PRIDE...

Lenten Programs 2023

Please join us for one of these Christian education programs, services, and retreats happening throughout the Diocese of Louisiana this Lenten Season. Contact Karen Mackey kmackey@edola.org for additions or corrections to the list. A blessed Lent to you! Book Studies...

Addiction Recovery Reflection

In the New Testament story of Martha and Mary, Martha tells Jesus to tell Mary to get up and help her. Jesus tells Martha: “You are too distracted, only one thing is important and Mary has chosen the better part.” When I came into the fellowship of A.A. I was...

Holy Week and Easter Services 2019

All are welcome to join us for Holy Week and Easter services at any of the churches in the Diocese of Louisiana. Follow the links to view the service schedule. Palm Sunday Monday in Holy Week Tuesday in Holy Week Wednesday in Holy Week Maundy Thursday Good Friday Holy...

2019 Carbon Footprint Reduction Lenten Challenge

  Do you know your carbon footprint? The average American person produces 16.4 metric tons of CO2 per year. (Source: https://greenliving.lovetoknow.com/What_Is_the_Average_Carb…) What is a carbon footprint? It is the measure of greenhouse gases that one is...

Photographs: HIV/AIDS Clergy Prayer Breakfast 2018

Clergy from all faiths gathered at St. George’s Episcopal Church during HIV/AIDS Awareness Week to renew their commitment and encourage faith communities to become the leaders in compassion and education for those affected by HIV/AIDS. More information about the...

Recap of the 181st Annual Convention

Click here to view Bishop’s Thompson State of the Diocese Address to the 181st Annual Convention. He delivered the address during the Opening Eucharist on Friday, October 26 at St. Martin’s Episcopal School. Elected to Offices Secretary of the Diocese...

Photographs: Stepping Stones Retreat- Self Reflection

The first in a series of retreats for young adults was held at Chapel of the Holy Spirit on Saturday, February 17. The retreat called Stepping Stones focused on self reflections. Dr. Mark Leggett presented on therapy. The Rev. Bridget Tierney presented on Spiritual...

Flood Recovery Five Months Later

by Deacon Elaine Clements, Diocesan Disaster Coordinator Deacon Elaine Clements reflects on the flood relief and recovery in the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana five months after the devastating floods of August 2016. The single mom had three children and another on...