Having a Good Time at the Baton Rouge Deanery Fair

It was a great day at the Baton Rouge Deanery Fair. Water games outside to cool off in the 100 degree heat. People stayed cool inside the St. Luke’s Gym with Bingo and Cake Walk. Entertainment provided by the Morning Glory Band. Hot dogs and hamburgers by the...

The Rev. Ashley Freeman Ordained to the Priesthood

The Rev. Ashley Freeman was ordained to the priesthood by the Rt. Rev. Philip M. Duncan, II, Bishop of the Central Gulf Coast. The ordination took place at Trinity Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge on Thursday, July 16. The Rt. Rev. Morris K. Thompson, Jr., Bishop of...

Millenberg Joys at Chapel of the Holy Comforter

June 28, 2015- The second annual Millenberg Joys at the Chapel of the Holy Comforter to recall the days when this area of New Orleans was a popular entertainment spot to listen to jazz music. The New Leviathan Fox-Trot Orchestra (Rev. John Craft is the trombonist and...

In the News: Local church honors slain church victims

Source: WWLTV-New Orleans- NEW ORLEANS — St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in New Orleans is tackling the issue of race relations head on. In the wake of the shooting that claimed nine lives at a South Carolina church, St. Luke’s is opening its doors to...

Let it Shine

Let it Shine! The Commission on Racial Reconciliation of  the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana invites you to Wednesday Evening Bible Study with Special Guest Rev. Otto Duncan, Jr. of The Historic St. James AME Church, New Orleans & Renown Organist/Pianist, Hezekiah...

Photos: Father Don Owens Retires from St. Timothy’s, Laplace

On Sunday, June 21, The Rev. Don Owens retired from St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church in LaPlace. The congregation was filled with people from across the diocese to wish him well. He even got to baptize an adorable little boy on this day. He and his wife Barbara...

A Day in the Country

by Deacon Suzie Johnston Grace Church of West Feliciana is situated among ancient live oaks where deer are oft seen, grazing the margins of the church cemetery in St. Francisville. Her members come from all walks of life, but the majority of them are well acquainted...

Photographs: St. Philip’s Celebrates 60th Anniversary

On Pentecost Sunday, the parishioners of St. Philip’s in New Orleans not only celebrated the birth of the Christian Church but the 60th anniversary of their parish as well.  Holy Eucharist was followed by music and a crawfish boil. The Rt. Rev. James Brown...

UBE Celebrates Thurgood Marshall Weekend, May 16 and 17

by Fortunata Jefferson, UBE President, Rev. Curtis W. Sisco Chapter Photograph by David Parker On Saturday May 16, in keeping with our theme and the National UBE theme of “Black Lives Matter….From Emmett Till to,” we invited Mr. Plater Robinson to...

Outdoor Altar Installed at The Chapel of the Holy Spirit 

 An outdoor altar was recently installed in the garden of The Chapel of Holy Spirit, New Orleans. The marble altar is actually original to the church. However, it went into storage after Hurricane Katrina and the subsequent restoration. After 10 years it has found new...

St. Anna’s Unveils a Newly Designed Reredos 

St. Anna’s unveiled their newly designed reredos  at a Solemn Evensong Song on May 9. The artist gifted this to the church after being inspired by the mission and ministries of St. Anna’s.