Advent and Christmas Events in the Diocese of Louisiana

Nov 28, 2023

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Lessons and Carols

Advent Lessons & Carols Based on the “O” Antiphons 
Sunday, December 3 at 5 p.m.
St. James Episcopal Church, 205 N. Fourth St, Baton Rouge

Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 10 at 10 a.m.
Grace Episcopal Church, 11621 Ferdinand St, St. Francisville

A Festival of 9 Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 10 at 4 p.m.
Christ Church Cathedral, 2919 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans

Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 10 at 6 p.m.
Chapel of the Holy Spirit, 1100 Broadway St, New Orleans

Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 17 at 10:30 a.m.
St. Alban’s Chapel, Corner of Dalrymple and Highland Rd., LSU Campus

Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 17 at 6 p.m.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 6249 Canal Blvd, New Orleans

Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 31 at 10 a.m.
Christ Episcopal Church, 120 S. New Hampshire St, Covington

Retreats & Healing Services

Advent Quiet Day with the Rev. Katie Nakamura Rengers
Sat, December 2 at 9 a.m.
St. James Episcopal Church, 205 N. Fourth St, Baton Rouge

Advent Nature Retreat 
Saturday, December 9 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 12663 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge

(Postponed to Lent) Advent Labyrinth Walk Weaving Our Stories Together Retreat
on Saturday, December 16 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 12663 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge

A Light in the Darkness Healing Service 
Tuesday, December 12 at 6 p.m.
Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave, New Orleans

The Longest Night Service
Wednesday, December 13 at 6:30 p.m.
St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 2216 Metairie Rd, Metairie

The Longest Night Service
Thursday, December 21 at 5 p.m.
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 8833 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge

Blue Christmas Service: Out of the Darkness
Thursday, December 21 at 6 p.m.
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 4499 Sharp Rd, Mandeville

Christmas Concerts

Clarence Jones & Heritage Choir Sounds of the Season
on Saturday, December 2 at 6 p.m
Grace Episcopal Church, 11621 Ferdinand St, St. Francisville

South Louisiana Community Orchestra Presents the Joy of Christmas
on Sunday, December 3 at 3 p.m.
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 243 Barrow St, Houma

Christmas Concert in the Courtyard
Friday, December 8 at 6:30 p.m.
St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, 3412 Haring Rd, Metairie

Songs of Joy 
Sunday, December 10 at 5 p.m.
St. George’s Episcopal Church, 4600 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans

St. Alban’s Ukulele Christmas Concert 
Wednesday, December 13 at 6 p.m.
St. Alban’s Chapel, Corner of Dalrymple and Highland Rd., LSU Campus

Krewe de Voix Christmas Concert 
Saturday, December 16 at 3 p.m.
Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave, New Orleans

Christmas Brass Spectacular
Sunday, December 17 at 5 p.m.
Christ Episcopal Church, 120 S. New Hampshire St, Covington

Community Events

Breakfast With Santa
Saturday, December 2 from 9:30 – 11 a.m.
St. Francis Episcopal Church, 726 Maple St, Denham Springs

Winter Wonderland: St. Margaret’s Christmas Follies 
Saturday, December 2 at 7 p.m.
St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 12663 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge

Boxwoods & Beignets
Sunday, December 3
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 8833 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge

Advent Festivity: Wreath Making and Caroling
Sunday, December 3 at 11:30 a.m.
Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, 100 W. Church St, Hammond

Gingerbread Ornament Event
Sunday, December 10 at 11:15 a.m.
St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 12663 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge

La Mesa Presents: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Bilingual Mass Followed by a Tamale Fiesta 
Tuesday, December 12 at 6:30 p.m.
St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 12663 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge

Family Night on the Feast of St. Nicholas
Wed, December 6 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave, New Orleans

7th Annual “Sights, Sounds and Smells of Christmas”
on Friday, December 8 from 5-7 p.m.
St. John’s Episcopal Church, 718 Jackson St, Thibodaux

Sweets With Santa
Saturday, December 9 from 9-11 a.m.
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 4499 Sharp Rd, Mandeville

Christmas With Santa
Friday, December 15 at 5:45 p.m.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 3027 Bayou Dularge Rd, Theriot

Las Posadas 
Frida, December 22 at 6:30 p.m.
St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 12663 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge

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