Tuesday, March 17, 2020 | Featured, Reflections
Prayers and meditations from the clergy of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana. During these stressful times of the COVID-19 pandemic, we pray for peace and healing for our brothers and sisters across the world. May God’s peace be with you. Be well. April 11,...
Sunday, June 4, 2017 | Featured, Reflections
by Cecile Torbergsen, Devotions Chair, Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of Louisiana The theme for today’s gathering is EMBRACE THE COMMUNITY AND THE WORLD (Matt. 25:35B – “I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” Jesus said this to his listeners when they asked...
Wednesday, April 12, 2017 | Featured, Message from Bishop Thompson, Reflections
Bishop’s Lenten Book Study: Final Reflection April 11, 2017 As I reflect on this Lenten journey that we have shared through the reading of The Soul of Money, what stands out in my mind is the point Twist makes on page 208 regarding conversation: “We think we...
Wednesday, April 5, 2017 | Featured, Message from Bishop Thompson, Reflections
Bishop’s Lenten Book Study Week 6 April 5, 2017 Reflection on Chapter 11-12 of the Soul of Money by Lynne Twist Years ago I was speaking with a friend who happened to be an elected judge. He was well-respected for his application of the law. In our...
Wednesday, March 29, 2017 | Featured, Message from Bishop Thompson, Reflections
Bishop’s Lenten Book Study Week 5 March 29, 2017 Reflection on Chapter 10 of the Soul of Money by Lynne Twist In the early months of our marriage, Rebecca said something that got my attention in a big way. While I cannot remember the exact details of our...
Thursday, March 23, 2017 | Featured, Resources for Ministry
Challenge for the month of April (but you can start now). Tell your friends what inspires you about the Scripture you read. If you can, use one or all of the following hashtags #jesusmovement #episcopal #EDoLA and the name of your church. Bonus: Help a friend get...
Wednesday, March 22, 2017 | Featured, Message from Bishop Thompson, Reflections
Bishop’s Lenten Book Study Week 4 March 22, 2017 Reflection on Chapter 7-9 of the Soul of Money by Lynne Twist My message last week focused on a powerful story about visioning. This week I want to reflect upon a story that I found very disturbing. In Chapter...
Tuesday, March 21, 2017 | Featured
The Camp Hardtner Summer Camping Program continues to create an atmosphere of love and acceptance for campers, counselors. and staff to engage God’s mission. This is accomplished each summer with an organized program of worship, music, and recreational...
Thursday, March 9, 2017 | Featured, Reflections, Resources for Ministry
by the Rev. Tommy Dillon, Priest-in-Charge, St. Margaret’s, Baton Rouge Every year when the annual giving season comes around, I think about my grandmother Keet who was so influential in teaching me about being a cheerful giver. My grandfather Earl unexpectedly...
Wednesday, March 1, 2017 | Featured, Message from Bishop Thompson, Reflections
Bishop’s Lenten Book Study Week 1 March 1, 2017 Reflection on Chapter 1-2 of the Soul of Money by Lynne Twist Growing up, our family did not speak often about money. When it was mentioned, it was with a phrase such as “money is tight right now” or “money doesn’t...
Wednesday, November 9, 2016 | Annual Convention, Diocesan News, Featured
Photographs from the 179th Annual Convention of the Diocese of the Episcopal Church of...
Thursday, September 1, 2016 | Featured, Resources for Ministry
by the Rev. Ralph F. Howe, Jr., St. James, Baton Rouge I am one of those unusual people that grew up in the Episcopal Church. I have been told that this is a rare thing, that most Episcopalians have come from other denominations. For me though, the Episcopal Church...
Saturday, July 16, 2016 | Featured, Resources for Ministry
by Joey Clavijo, St Georges Episcopal Church, New Orleans Psalm 112 speaks eloquently about “living generously.” It defines generous living as being gracious, merciful and righteous. To live in such a way, we are to conduct our lives with justice. Generous...
Friday, June 17, 2016 | Featured, Resources for Ministry
by Maria Elliott, Trinity Episcopal Church, New Orleans I came that you may have life, and have it abundantly. – John 10:10 This article is the first of what we- members of your Stewardship Congregational Consultants – hope will be many articles on the...
