December Fundraisers 2017

  Support an Episcopal church this December. Email Karen Mackey kmackey@edola.org for additions or corrections to the calendar. [ai1ec tag_name=”december-2017-fundraisers” view=”stream” exact_date=’12-1-2017′...

Family-friendly Advent and Christmas Events

Attention kids of all ages. Join our churches for these family-friendly events this Advent and Christmas season. Email Karen Mackey kmackey@edola.org for additions or corrections to the calendar. [ai1ec tag_name=”family-friendly-christmas”...

Lessons and Carols 2017

“Beloved in Christ, in this season of Advent, let it be our care and delight to prepare ourselves to hear again the message of the Angels, and in heart and mind to go even unto Bethlehem, to see the Babe lying in a manger.” Below you will find a list of...

Christmas Concerts 2017

Fill your ears with the sounds of the season. Below you will find a list of Christmas concerts found throughout the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana. All are open to the public. For additions or corrections, email Karen Mackey kmackey@edola.org.   [ai1ec...

Thanksgiving Services 2017

Almighty and gracious Father, we give you thanks for the fruits of the earth in their season and for the labors of those who harvest them. Make us, we pray, faithful stewards of your great bounty, for the provision of our necessities and the relief of all who are in...

Journey to the Holy Land with the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana

New deadline for registration is March 1. Download the information book Download the flyer Download the registration form 13-day Tour: June 7-19, 2018 Under the Direction of: Rev. Rob Courtney Local Guide: Canon Iyad Qumri You are invited to join other pilgrims from...

Bishop’s Sermon – 180th Annual Convention

Sermon of the Rt. Rev. Morris K. Thompson, Jr., Bishop of Louisiana, during the opening Eucharist of the 180th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of...

Community Mission Appeal Grant Recipients 2017

by the Rev. John Pitzer, CMA Chair Community Mission Appeal is a program where churches with specific ministries who are in need of financial assistance, go through the process of making application to the diocese. Once all the applications have been submitted, a...

Statement from Bishops United Against Gun Violence

Statement from Bishops United Against Gun Violence October 2, 2017   We share in the grief and horror of people across our country and, indeed, around the world in the wake of last night’s mass shooting in Las Vegas. We have spoken with our Bishops United Against...

St. Francis Pet Blessings 2017

St. Francis Pet Blessings will be celebrated on the first and second weekends of October throughout the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana. Below you will find a listing of Pet Blessing Ceremonies. All are free and open to the public. For additions or corrections email...

Looking Toward the Future at St. Francis, Denham Springs

Churchwork reflection by Karen Mackey, communication director, Diocese of Louisiana “We are hoping to be in our new church building this time next year,” proclaimed St. Francis Senior Warden Gerald Rainey as he and his wife Janie sat down to reflect on the flood that...

Looking Back at the Flood Recovery in Louisiana

Churchwork reflection by Meg Kendrick, assistant to the flood recovery coordinator From August 13 through the 15, Louisiana was inundated with rain – up to 4 trillion gallons of water fell during this period. This equates to filling over 6 million Olympic sized...

Helping Children and Youth Encounter the Divine

Churchwork reflection by Lindsey Ardrey, youth director, St. George’s, New Orleans   Lately, I’ve fallen in love with the idea that the Old Testament books named after the prophets were written by poets and creatives who used the imagery of language to...