BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.edola.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T182900 CREATED:20251114T190019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T190019Z UID:145887-1763312400-1763316000@www.edola.org SUMMARY:The Third Sunday Concert Series: Sunpie and The Louisiana Sunspots DESCRIPTION:5–6 p.m. (Doors open at 4:30 p.m.) \nSunpie and The Louisiana Sunspots set to bring “musical gumbo” to Nov. 16 Third Sunday Concert \n             Sunpie Barnes\, along with his group The Louisiana Sunspots\, will bring his unique blend of zydeco\, blues\, gospel\, jazz\, and African and Afro-Caribbean music to the Third Sunday Concert at Christ Episcopal Church on Sunday\, Nov. 16. \n            Barnes\, who plays accordion\, harmonica\, piano\, trombone\, rub board and various other instruments\, is known for his powerful vocals and musical versatility. Born Bruce Barnes in Arkansas\, he adopted his nickname “Sunpie” from an uncle who frequently visited from Bastrop. Now a resident of New Orleans\, he combines his musical career with his job educating visitors about Louisiana’s ecosystems and cultural heritage as a park ranger with the National Park Service. \n            Sunpie and The Louisiana Sunspots perform their “musical gumbo” regularly at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival. They have released six albums and have played in more than 50 countries across Africa\, Europe\, Central America and South America. \n            For the Third Sunday Concert Barnes will play accordion and harmonica\, along with Matt Hampsey on guitar\, Leroy Etienne on drums and Kerry Lewis on bass. Selections will include “Bunny Bread\,” “Irene\,” “Trouble In Mind” and “Island Man.” \n            The Third Sunday Concert is an outreach of Christ Episcopal Church\, Covington. The one-hour concerts are free and open to the public and are followed by a reception in the parish hall for the performers and audience. \n            The 2025-26 season will also offer holiday selections by Louisiana Brass on Dec. 21; Broadway tunes\, new and old\, by Cedric Bridges & Friends on Jan. 18; classical piano by Dr. Qifan Wu on Feb. 15; and\, jazz vocal harmony by The Pfister Sisters on April 19. \nAbout the Series: \n            The season will conclude on May 17 with a performance by teen piano phenom River Eckert\, who channels the styles of New Orleans legends Professor Longhair\, James Booker and Dr. John. \n            Christ Episcopal Church is located at 120 S. New Hampshire\, near the Covington downtown area and just before the entrance to Bogue Falaya Park. The handicap accessible entrance to the sanctuary is located on the park side of the main church. \n            For more information call 985.892.3177 or visit christchurchcovington.com. URL:https://www.edola.org/event/the-third-sunday-concert-series-sunpie-and-the-louisiana-sunspots/ LOCATION:Christ Church\, Covington\, 120 S. New Hampshire St\, Covington\, LA\, 70433\, United States CATEGORIES:Parish Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.edola.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Sunpie-Barnes.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T182900 CREATED:20251031T210747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T194001Z UID:145649-1763024400-1763042400@www.edola.org SUMMARY:Second Thursday Women Gather in Community - The Gift of Presence with The Rev. Liz Embler-Beazley DESCRIPTION:The Gift of Presence-presented by The Rev. Liz Embler-Beazley \nOur world is full of distractions and to-do lists that exhaust and drain us. We are always in a rush or hurry these days. Let’s slow down\, find stillness\, and silence so that we can reconnect with God\, community\, and our true/inner selves. This day will focus on the gift of being present with opportunities to sit quietly\, move with intention\, worship with our bodies\, and pray in solitude and in community. Please wear comfortable clothing. Yoga Mass will be offered\, so please bring a yoga mat and blocks if you would like to use them. No yoga experience whatsoever is required! Must register by November 6. \nTo register: https://seccla.org/events2/second-thursday-women-gather-in-community/ URL:https://www.edola.org/event/second-thursday-women-gather-in-community-the-gift-of-presence/ LOCATION:Solomon Center\, 54296 LA-445\, Loranger\, LA\, 70446\, United States CATEGORIES:Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.edola.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Women-Gather.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T090000 DTSTAMP:20260409T182900 CREATED:20251031T205002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T191818Z UID:145642-1762938000-1762938000@www.edola.org SUMMARY:"The Deacon in the Liturgy" Seminar DESCRIPTION:“The Deacon in the Liturgy” will be the topic of a one-day seminar on Wednesday\, November 12\, from 9am to 3 pm at the Solomon Episcopal Conference Center (SECC) in Robert\, LA. The event is free\, open to all\, and will include lunch. \nThe seminar will feature Bishop Shannon Duckworth’s reflections on adapting the liturgy to the architecture and local customs of the many different churches she visits during the course of her year. Deacon Cindy Obier\, the Bishop’s Chaplain\, will co-present. \n  \nThe seminar will also include a class by The Rev. John Pitzer of Trinity New Orleans on The Basics of Preaching and Tips for a Great Sermon. Archdeacon Charles deGravelles will review the liturgical customary for deacons in the Diocese of Louisiana. \nPlease register by calling the SECC at (985) 748-6634 or online. URL:https://www.edola.org/event/the-deacon-in-the-liturgy-seminar/ LOCATION:Solomon Center\, 54296 LA-445\, Loranger\, LA\, 70446\, United States CATEGORIES:Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.edola.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Deacon-in-the-liturgy-seminar-flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T213000 DTSTAMP:20260409T182900 CREATED:20251031T210034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T211527Z UID:145646-1762542000-1762551000@www.edola.org SUMMARY:Inclusive Louisiana Benefit Concert: Bobby Jo Valentine DESCRIPTION:Inclusive Louisiana\, in partnership with the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana\, is thrilled to welcome Bobby Jo Valentine for a special benefit concert supporting LGBTQ+ ministry in our diocese! \nBring your friends—we want to fill the pews\, share in joyful fellowship\, and raise funds to help Inclusive Louisiana continue growing its good and vital work. \nMore info about Bobby Jo Valentine HERE!\nFriday\, November 7\n7:00 PM\nTrinity Episcopal Church\n1329 Jackson Avenue\, New Orleans\, Louisiana 70130 \nSuggested Donation: $10 (cash & digital payment accepted)\nReception to follow. URL:https://www.edola.org/event/inclusive-louisiana-benefit-concert-bobby-jo-valentine/ LOCATION:Trinity\, New Orleans\, 1329 Jackson Avenue\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States CATEGORIES:Gaudet Ministries Events,Inclusive Louisiana Events,New Orleans Area ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.edola.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BOBBY-JO-VALENTINE-1920-x-1080-px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251103T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251103T190000 DTSTAMP:20260409T182900 CREATED:20250702T204514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T204514Z UID:144469-1762192800-1762196400@www.edola.org SUMMARY:Zoom Series with Bishop Duckworth and The Rt. Rev. Jeff Mello DESCRIPTION:As we navigate this season in our national life\, we are reminded of the sacred promises that were made at our baptism and that we reaffirm every time we renew our Baptismal Covenant. \nWe proclaim together that we will “seek and serve Christ in all persons\, loving our neighbor as ourselves” and “strive for justice and peace among all people\, and respect the dignity of every human being.” \nThese words are not abstract ideals; they are daily commitments that call us to faithful presence\, courageous conversation\, and loving engagement\, especially when it is difficult. \nWith this in mind\, I invite you to a series of monthly Zoom conversations\, where we can lean into our calling as Christians\, fill our cups\, and explore how we speak truth and justice while remaining faithful in our relationships with one another. I have titled this series\, “With God’s Help: Faith-filled conversations in uncertain times.” \nI have invited a group of friends and colleagues to share in this conversation with us. We will use the five questions in our Baptismal Covenant as our framework. These gatherings are not about partisanship; they are about discipleship. They are about learning how to reflect the light of Christ in our interactions with family\, friends\, and communities that may not always agree with us. And\, as your bishop\, one of my vows to you and to God is to “boldly proclaim and interpret the Gospel of Christ.” \nMy prayer for this time will be one of both hopefulness and proclamation. \nZoom Join Link \nMeeting ID: 835 3519 5951\nPasscode: 671693 URL:https://www.edola.org/event/zoom-bishop-2025/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Zoom with Bishop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.edola.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Withh-God_s-help-HQ.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T182900 CREATED:20251031T202538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T204215Z UID:145633-1762081200-1762084800@www.edola.org SUMMARY:St. Luke’s Breaks Ground on New Church Building Following Devastating Fire DESCRIPTION:Baton Rouge\, LA – St Luke’s Episcopal Church invites parishioners and the Baton Rouge community to join in a historic celebration this All Saints’ Sunday\, November 2. The event will honor All Saints’ Day\, include the joyous occasion of baptisms and mark the groundbreaking for the new St. Luke’s Church building and Pope Hall.\n\nThis groundbreaking ceremony symbolizes a fresh start following the devastating loss of the original St. Luke’s Church building\, which was destroyed by a fire in the early morning hours of February 17\, 2024. The blaze engulfed the church\, forcing services to be temporarily held in Witter Hall\, a shared space with the church school\, while plans for rebuilding have been underway. Hopes for completion of the project are set for Christmas 2026.\nReflecting on this challenging time\, Joseph Kahler\, Senior Warden at St. Luke’s\, shared the community’s spirit of resilience and faith. “Church services continued uninterrupted\, first in the school gym and later in Witter Hall\, while plans for rebuilding took shape. Throughout this journey\, the love of God has been at the center of our conversations\, guiding us with openness\, honesty\, and respect as we work together to restore St. Luke’s to a new sacred space.”\nThe Sunday service will begin with a special All Saints’ Day worship to honor the saints and the community’s enduring faith. Additionally\, the church will celebrate the sacrament of baptism\, welcoming new members into the spiritual family of St. Luke’s.\nFollowing the service\, all attendees will process to the church slab\, where the ground will be ceremonially broken\, signifying hope\, renewal and the beginning of a new chapter for St. Luke’s. The slab will be broken up shortly after\, marking the physical start of construction.\n\nThe festivities will continue back at Witter Hall with a community potluck lunch\, fostering fellowship and shared joy among parishioners and community members.\n“This groundbreaking is more than just the start of construction\, it’s the first visible sign of resurrection after the loss. Almost nothing inside the church survived the fire\, but what did\, the cremains of our loved ones in the columbarium\, a few sacred vessels\, and a cross warped by flame\, will now become part of the new space. These remnants remind us not only of what we’ve endured\, but of the faith that continues to carry us forward\,” said Fr. Bryan Owen\, rector of St. Luke’s.\n\nHoffpauir Studio was selected as the architect for the new church. Throughout the design process\, the Building Committee emphasized a desire for the new space to look and feel like St. Luke’s\, while also embracing the opportunity to create something spiritually renewed\, refreshed and updated. The committee prioritized improvements to key functional areas\, including the narthex\, sanctuary and choir space\, as well as the addition of a commercial-grade kitchen and enlarged\, accessible restrooms in Pope Hall.\nSteve Jackson\, a long-time parishioner of St. Luke’s was chosen to head the Building Committee. “When I woke up and heard about the fire\, I was devastated. I wondered how something like this could happen to a place that had been a part of my life for so long. The church wasn’t just damaged\, it was gone. Many thanks to the Hoffpauir Team for hearing the needs of our Building Committee and parishioners\, then turning those thoughts and ideas into a beautiful bricks-and-mortar reality.”\n\nThe Rt. Rev. Shannon Rogers Duckworth\, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana\, offered words of encouragement and blessing ahead of the groundbreaking.\n\n“The community of St. Luke’s and the wider diocese celebrate together as you break ground not only for a new building\, but for renewed hope\, faith\, and fellowship. As your bishop\, I have such deep appreciation for the faithfulness and leadership that you have demonstrated in this time. We remember that\, ‘Unless the Lord builds the house\, those who build it labor in vain’ (Psalm 127:1). May this new church rise as a beacon of grace\, service and resurrection life for generations to come. I look forward to the day when these doors will open and we bless this building to God’s glory and service.”\nThe groundbreaking will take place at 8833 Goodwood Blvd\, Baton Rouge\, LA 70806 following the 10:00 a.m. service. URL:https://www.edola.org/event/st-lukes-breaks-ground-on-new-church-building-this-all-saints-sunday-following-devastating-fire/ LOCATION:St. Luke’s\, Baton Rouge\, 8833 Goodwood Blvd.\, Baton Rouge\, LA\, 70806\, United States CATEGORIES:Baton Rouge Area,Parish Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251024 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026 DTSTAMP:20260409T182900 CREATED:20250702T214839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T155511Z UID:144487-1761264000-1761436799@www.edola.org SUMMARY:188th Annual Convention DESCRIPTION:Be on the lookout — \nDelegate licensing will be announced shortly. Also\, are you interested in leadership? Nominations are opening soon. Step up or encourage someone who should! \n🤔 Wait… Why do we even have Convention? \nBecause the Church isn’t just a place — it’s a people. Convention is where we come together to make decisions\, elect leaders\, pass resolutions\, and build the future of our diocese together. \n💬 Got questions about Convention? What it means to be a delegate? Or how any of this works? Ask Nicole neiden@edola.org. URL:https://www.edola.org/event/188th-annual-convention/ LOCATION:St. Martin’s\, Metairie\, 2216 Metairie Road\, Metairie\, LA\, 70001\, United States CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.edola.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Convention-2025-Graphic-Sq.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250929T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250929T190000 DTSTAMP:20260409T182900 CREATED:20250702T201802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T204808Z UID:144458-1759168800-1759172400@www.edola.org SUMMARY:Zoom Series with Bishop Duckworth and The Rev. Ollie V. Rencher DESCRIPTION:Episode 4 \nBaptismal Covenant question: Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons\, loving your neighbors yourself?\nConversation Guest: The Rev. Ollie V. Rencher \nSince July 2018\, The Rev. Ollie V. Rencher (“Ollie”\, “Father Ollie”\, “Father Rencher”) has served at GSL after service in the Episcopal Dioceses of North Carolina (Charlotte: St. Peter’s)\, West Tennessee (Memphis: Church of the Holy Communion)\, and Mississippi (Oxford: St. Peter’s & The University of Mississippi). He collaborates with fellow members of the GSL Clergy-Staff Team\, the Bishop\, Wardens\, Vestry\, Treasurer\, parish ministry committees and teams\, and GSL School (Head of School\, Leadership Team\, Board of Trustees) on Church-School interrelated operations; serves as lead clergy contact and resource for Administration\, Worship & Music\, and Stewardship (parishioner giving of time\, talent\, and money). \nRegister Here \nAbout the With God’s Help: Faithful-filled Conversation in Uncertain Times Podcast\nBishop Shannon Duckworth hosts a five-part podcast series that explores the promises of the Baptismal Covenant as a guide for navigating this moment in our national life. Each episode features a guest who joins Bishop Duckworth in reflecting on one of the \nMy prayer for this time will be one of both hopefulness and proclamation. URL:https://www.edola.org/event/zoom-bishop-2025-09/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Zoom with Bishop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.edola.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Withh-God_s-help-HQ.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250825T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250825T190000 DTSTAMP:20260409T182900 CREATED:20250702T203527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T195518Z UID:144465-1756144800-1756148400@www.edola.org SUMMARY:Zoom Series with Bishop Duckworth DESCRIPTION:As we navigate this season in our national life\, we are reminded of the sacred promises that were made at our baptism and that we reaffirm every time we renew our Baptismal Covenant. \nWe proclaim together that we will “seek and serve Christ in all persons\, loving our neighbor as ourselves” and “strive for justice and peace among all people\, and respect the dignity of every human being.” \nThese words are not abstract ideals; they are daily commitments that call us to faithful presence\, courageous conversation\, and loving engagement\, especially when it is difficult. \nWith this in mind\, I invite you to a series of monthly Zoom conversations\, where we can lean into our calling as Christians\, fill our cups\, and explore how we speak truth and justice while remaining faithful in our relationships with one another. I have titled this series\, “With God’s Help: Faith-filled conversations in uncertain times.” \nI have invited a group of friends and colleagues to share in this conversation with us. We will use the five questions in our Baptismal Covenant as our framework. These gatherings are not about partisanship; they are about discipleship. They are about learning how to reflect the light of Christ in our interactions with family\, friends\, and communities that may not always agree with us. And\, as your bishop\, one of my vows to you and to God is to “boldly proclaim and interpret the Gospel of Christ.” \nMy prayer for this time will be one of both hopefulness and proclamation. \nZoom Join Link \nMeeting ID: 835 3519 5951\nPasscode: 671693 URL:https://www.edola.org/event/zoom-bishop-2026-08/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.edola.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Withh-God_s-help-HQ.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T182900 CREATED:20250811T054627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T055013Z UID:144849-1755334800-1755345600@www.edola.org SUMMARY:3rd Annual Acolyte Fest DESCRIPTION:Bishop Duckworth invites you to the 3rd Annual EDOLA Acolyte Festival! Acolytes (and those who would like to possibly become acolytes) of all ages will enjoy a time of conversation and sharing with Bishop Duckworth and other diocesan acolyte leaders about this important ministry of service to God’s people. \nThere will be special opportunities for adults and older youth to learn about the specialized ministries of serving as Verger (master of Ceremony) and Thurifer (incense bearer). \nRefreshments will be provided. There is no charge to participate however space is limited so please register as soon as possible to secure a slot. \nThe Festival will culminate in a Eucharist beginning in the Cathedral at 11:15 a.m. to which all are invited (no registration is necessary to attend the Eucharist). \nDress is casual\, no vestments are needed. URL:https://www.edola.org/event/3rd-annual-acolyte-fest/ LOCATION:Christ Church Cathedral\, 2919 St. Charles Ave\, New Orleans\, LA CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.edola.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/01-Full-Group-WEBSIZE-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250728T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250728T190000 DTSTAMP:20260409T182900 CREATED:20250702T201221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T201617Z UID:144454-1753725600-1753729200@www.edola.org SUMMARY:Zoom Series with Bishop Duckworth and Br. Angel Gabriel Roque BSG DESCRIPTION:As we navigate this season in our national life\, we are reminded of the sacred promises that were made at our baptism and that we reaffirm every time we renew our Baptismal Covenant. \nWe proclaim together that we will “seek and serve Christ in all persons\, loving our neighbor as ourselves” and “strive for justice and peace among all people\, and respect the dignity of every human being.” \nThese words are not abstract ideals; they are daily commitments that call us to faithful presence\, courageous conversation\, and loving engagement\, especially when it is difficult. \nWith this in mind\, I invite you to a series of monthly Zoom conversations\, where we can lean into our calling as Christians\, fill our cups\, and explore how we speak truth and justice while remaining faithful in our relationships with one another. I have titled this series\, “With God’s Help: Faith-filled conversations in uncertain times.” \nI have invited a group of friends and colleagues to share in this conversation with us. We will use the five questions in our Baptismal Covenant as our framework. These gatherings are not about partisanship; they are about discipleship. They are about learning how to reflect the light of Christ in our interactions with family\, friends\, and communities that may not always agree with us. And\, as your bishop\, one of my vows to you and to God is to “boldly proclaim and interpret the Gospel of Christ.” \nMy prayer for this time will be one of both hopefulness and proclamation. \nZoom Join Link \nMeeting ID: 835 3519 5951\nPasscode: 671693 URL:https://www.edola.org/event/zoom-bishop-2025-07/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Zoom with Bishop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.edola.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Withh-God_s-help-HQ.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T182900 CREATED:20250702T185346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T192236Z UID:144448-1752656400-1752667200@www.edola.org SUMMARY:3rd Annual Acolyte Fest DESCRIPTION:Bishop Duckworth invites you to the 3rd Annual EDOLA Acolyte Festival! Acolytes (and those who would like to possibly become acolytes) of all ages will enjoy a time of conversation and sharing with Bishop Duckworth and other diocesan acolyte leaders about this important ministry of service to God’s people. \nThere will be special opportunities for adults and older youth to learn about the specialized ministries of serving as Verger (master of Ceremony) and Thurifer (incense bearer). \nRefreshments will be provided. There is no charge to participate; however\, space is limited\, so please register as soon as possible to secure a slot. \nThe Festival will culminate in a Eucharist beginning in the Cathedral at 11:15 a.m. to which all are invited (no registration is necessary to attend the Eucharist). \nDress is casual\, no vestments are needed. \n(In the parish hall\, enter on Sixth Street) \nSchedule:\n9 a.m.: Acolyte Festival begins\n11:15 a.m.: Holy Eucharist \nRegister Online URL:https://www.edola.org/event/acolytefest25/ LOCATION:Christ Church Cathedral\, 2919 St. Charles Ave\, New Orleans\, LA CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.edola.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Acolytes-2.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR