Friday, August 27, 2021 | Message from Bishop Thompson
My friends, As Hurricane Ida approaches, we find ourselves in a familiar, yet nonetheless significant time of worry and fear. This is especially true as the storm will make landfall on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. I read this prayer this morning and...
Thursday, October 8, 2020 | Community Ministry, Out and About in EDoLA
by the Rev. Robert Beazley, Disaster and Response Coordinator, Diocese of Louisiana For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you...
Friday, August 28, 2020 | Message from Bishop Thompson
To my brothers and sisters in the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana, I am grateful to God for our safety as well as your eagerness to respond to those in need. As I hear from our neighbors to the west, wind damage is far greater than the anticipated storm surge. In this...
Thursday, May 31, 2018 | Community Ministry
May 14-18 was the week we prepared for the upcoming hurricane season. While the season officially begins June 1, we have already seen a named storm develop in the Gulf of Mexico. Please take the time now to prepare your home, family, and church. Scroll down below to...
Tuesday, August 29, 2017 | Message from Bishop Thompson
Dear Sisters and Brothers, As I write to you I am full of grief for our brothers and sisters in Texas and Louisiana. The unimaginable continues to engulf the dioceses of Texas and West Texas. The photos and news briefs paint such a picture that words truly can’t...
Saturday, August 26, 2017 | Community Ministry
by Deacon Elaine Clements, Diocesan Disaster Coordinator Here are some reminders about what to do when disaster strikes that we hope you will take to heart and share with your friends and relatives. Do not self-deploy as a volunteer to a disaster area. We know...
Tuesday, February 21, 2017 | Community Ministry
Helping those affected by the recent tornado; doing the original mission of Loaves & Fishes. Posted by Trinity Loaves and Fishes on Thursday, February 9, 2017 Loaves and Fishes feeding those affected by the tornadoes. Team Rubicon is a team of retired veterans...
Wednesday, January 25, 2017 | Community Ministry, Diocesan News, Uncategorized
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...
Tuesday, November 8, 2016 | Annual Convention, Community Ministry
Flood Recovery- Working Towards the New Normal The flood recovery video presented to Convention on Friday, November 4. Part 1: Working Towards the New Normal – Interview with Bishop Thompson on impact of the flood on the diocese and Louisiana, impact of the...
Monday, September 26, 2016 | Community Ministry, Out and About in EDoLA
On Saturday, September 24, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, WWOZ Radio, St. Anna’s, St. Paul’s. and the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana organized a team of over 60 people to gut eight flood-damaged homes in Baker, Baton Rouge, Denham Springs,...
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 | Community Ministry
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 by: MARY GRACI The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, in partnership with WWOZ, are hosting a Community Day of Service where volunteers will help gut houses for victims of the recent floods in the Baton Rouge area. The volunteer day will...
Friday, September 16, 2016 | Community Ministry
A collection of flood relief related Facebook posts dated September 6-15 from the churches in the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana. Posted by The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 Posted by The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana...
Wednesday, September 14, 2016 | Community Ministry
A collection of flood relief related Facebook posts dated September 1-5 from the churches in the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana. The Storm is Passing Over, Hallelujah! Episcopal Open House is just around the corner and This is a Classroom!...
Tuesday, September 13, 2016 | Community Ministry
Dear friends, I know some church and deanery teams came out to Baton Rouge and Denham Springs this last weekend to continue gutting and treating homes. Thank you very much. Please continue to inspire your churches and deaneries to partner in this important work. I am...
Wednesday, September 7, 2016 | Community Ministry
A collection of Facebook posts (August 28-31) from the churches in the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana regarding flood relief in Louisiana. Posted by The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana on Sunday, August 28, 2016 Posted by The Episcopal Diocese of...
