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SUMMARY:Lay Leadership Conference: Rooted in Christ\, Rising in Community
DESCRIPTION:Imagine if the gifts needed for our Church’s future are already among us. \nRooted in Christ\, Rising in Community is a three-day gathering that helps lay leaders identify spiritual gifts\, deepen their formation\, and gain tools to strengthen ministry in their congregations. Through worship\, storytelling\, and practical sessions\, participants grow in confidence and clarity about their calling. \nAs each leader grows\, our congregations grow stronger — and our diocese rises together. \nView flyer to share digitally HERE!View flyer to print HERE! \nRegister HERE!$75 Registration for conference (includes full access to conference\, Fri dinner\, Sat lunch & dinner)REGISTRATION CLOSES 5/4/2026 \nHotel Block (not included in conference fee\, room includes complimentary breakfast) HERE \nConference Schedule at a Glance:Day 1 – Friday3:00–5:00 PM Check-in\, refreshments5:00 PM Welcome & Opening worship6:00 PM Dinner7:00 PM Opening plenary \nDay 2 – SaturdayMorning Prayer & PlenaryWorkshopsCelebration Dinner & Reception \nDay 3 – Sunday (St. John’s\, Kenner)Final Plenary & Action Planning11:00 AM WorshipSponsored Coffee Hour to Follow \nWho Should Attend?If you recognize yourself among these leaders or are eager to discern and share your gifts\, register now to reserve your spot at the conference and join us in building a stronger community. \n\nWorkshop & Plenary Descriptions:\n\n\nPlenary: Rooted – Belonging in Discernment (Friday evening)Presenter: Rev. Seamus Doyle \nWhere does belonging begin? Together we’ll explore: \n\nThe theology of spiritual gifts\nHow our gifts are given for the flourishing of the community\nWhy formation matters before function\nGenerosity as a response to God’s grace\n\n\n \nWorkshop – Discernment & Formation\nPresenters: Rev. Guimond Pierre Louis & Susan Atkins\n \nWhat sustains your leadership?\nExplore tools and practices to deepen spiritual grounding:\n\nDeveloping a Rule of Life\nSpiritual practices for sustainable leadership\nListening for God in community decisions\nRhythms of rest to prevent burnout\n\n  \nWorkshop – Relational Leadership & Beloved Community\n\nPresenters: Canon Morgan MacIntire & Lauren Dunn \nConflict is real. So is growth. Where do relationships in your church need care? Explore how trust is built\, how conflict can become a pathway for growth\, and how belonging is cultivated — one relationship at a time.
URL:https://www.edola.org/event/lay-leadership-conference-rooted-in-christ-rising-in-community/
LOCATION:Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans-Elmwood\, 5150 Mounes Street\, Harahan\, LA\, 70123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events,New Orleans Area
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SUMMARY:Third Sunday Concert: River Eckert
DESCRIPTION:Teen pianist River Eckert will bring sounds of New Orleans to May 17 concert at Christ Church \nDate: Sunday\, May 17.\nPerformer: Blues and jazz pianist River Eckert performing New Orleans favorites\nTime: 5–6 p.m. (Doors open at 4:30 p.m.) \nTeen piano phenom River Eckert\, who channels the styles of New Orleans legends Professor\nLonghair\, James Booker\, Allen Toussaint and Dr. John\, will headline the May 17 Third Sunday Concert\nat Christ Episcopal Church\, Covington. The concert will be staged in the church\, beginning at 5 p.m.\n(doors open at 4:30 p.m.). \nBorn in New Orleans into a musical family\, River began playing piano at the age of 3. Initially\nhe focused on classical music\, but his teachers encouraged him to explore blues and jazz after\nrecognizing his natural ability to quickly grasp those genres. He immersed himself in the styles of local\nlegends\, and by his early teens he was performing locally and “carrying the torch” for the New Orleans\npiano tradition. \nNow\, at only age 16\, he has made appearances at events and venues such as the New Orleans\nJazz and Heritage Festival\, French Quarter Festival\, NOLA Funk Festival\, Hogs for the Cause\, WWOZ\nPiano Night\, Tipitina’s\, Maple Leaf Bar and the House Of Blues\, and has performed with the likes of Taj\nMahal\, Trombone Shorty\, George Porter Jr.\, Cyril Neville\, Irma Thomas\, Ivan Neville\, Stanton Moore\,\nBig Chief Donald Harrison\, Jr.\, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and others.\nHis debut studio album is scheduled for release this spring\, and he will perform in Europe this\nsummer.\nSelections to be performed at the Third Sunday Concert include “The Sunny Side Of the Street\,” “Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans\,” “Red Beans\,” “Tipitina\,” “Such a Night\,” and\n“Tico Tico.” \nThe Third Sunday Concert Series is an outreach of Christ Episcopal Church\, Covington. The\none-hour concerts are free and open to the public and are followed by a reception in the parish hall for\nthe performers and audience. \nThe May 17 concert concludes the series 35th year. Planning is already underway for the 36th\nseason\, which will kick off in September. \nChrist Episcopal Church is located at 120 S. New Hampshire\, near the Covington downtown area\nand just before the entrance to Bogue Falaya Park. The handicap accessible entrance to the sanctuary is\nlocated on the park side of the main church. \nFor more information call 985.892.3177 or visit christchurchcovington.com. \n 
URL:https://www.edola.org/event/147464/
LOCATION:Christ Church\, Covington\, 120 S. New Hampshire St\, Covington\, LA\, 70433\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northshore Area,Parish Events
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