Interfaith Prayer Service for the Homeless

On Wednesday, December 2 faith communities across New Orleans came together at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church to remember the sixteen homeless people who died while living on the streets.  Participating in the service were faith leaders from Christian denominations,...

In the News: Episcopal churches host pumpkin patches

Source:  Hammond Star   The front lawn of Grace Memorial Episcopal Church at 100 W. Church St. in Hammond is covered in pumpkins. A benefit for the Renew Family Center, the Pumpkin Patch will be open through Oct. 31, said coordinator Jeanne Voorhees. Hours are...

In the News: Events channel support for artists and children

Source: St Tammany | The New Orleans Advocate — New Orleans, Louisiana- Christ Church supports Project Christmas The women of Christ Episcopal Church in Slidell have a long history of supporting community projects. The group recently held its third annual fundraiser...

In the News: Churches come together for Habitat for Humanity home build

Source:  NOLA.com- Volunteers from Household of Faith Family Worship Church International and Trinity Episcopal Church teamed up with New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity on Tuesday (Oct. 6) to build a home for a New Orleans family on Oleander Street. This build is...

In the News: Soul-A-Bration to benefit tutoring, music program

Source:  NOLA.com- The third annual Soul-A-Bration Silent Auction and Gumbo Gala Fundraiser on Nov. 20 from 6 to 9 p.m., at 5500 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, will benefit the All Souls Community Center’s Scholar Success After School Tutoring and music...

In the News: Faith-based Habitat project in Mandeville nears completion

Source: Faith-based Habitat project in Mandeville nears completion | St Tammany | The New Orleans Advocate — New Orleans, LouisianaThe Building on Faith Committee of Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West is more than two-thirds finished with the home it is...

In the News: New Orleans schools embrace edible gardens

Source: New Orleans schools embrace edible gardens | Gambit – New Orleans News and Entertainment “St. Paul’s Episcopal School, which has students from 2 years old through eighth grade, started its garden program in 2008 as a way to teach...

In the News: Metairie church offers community garden

Source: NOLA.com Churches serve communities and reach out to the people in those communities in various ways, some traditional and others more creative and innovative. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, 3412 Haring Road in Metairie, is among churches trying a new...

In the News: Senior center needs donations

Source: WWLTV   NEW ORLEANS — At the St. Paul’s Senior Center where Lakeview meets Gentilly, they do enjoy bingo, but they have a special mission to help others. We found them making lunches for the homeless. They also pack hygiene kits, school...