Addiction Recovery Meditation for September 2023

by the Rev. Seamus Doyle “A man who persists in prayer finds himself in possession of great gifts. When he has to deal with hard circumstances, he finds he can face them. He can accept himself and the world around him.” As Bill Sees It 293.                   ...

Addiction Recovery Reflection for August 2023

The Daily Reflection for August 1 is a quote from the Big Book: “The spiritual life is not a theory. We have to live it.” When I first read that I knew what it meant, or so I thought. After all, I had spent seven years in a seminary and I ought to know all about, or a...

Join Inclusive Louisiana for Pride Month

Inclusive Louisiana would like to extend an invitation to the following events in the month of June as we celebrate PRIDE. Please share this information with your congregations!  Peace,The Rev. John PitzerInclusive Louisiana Open Table PRIDE...

Safe Church Minister Trainings in July 2023

Calling all Safe Church Ministers! This one-hour annual update session is open to those administering the Safe Church program at each church/school site. Safe Church Ministers are required to attend, in order to receive the latest updates to the program as well as a...

Wardens & Treasurers Brown Bag Zoom

The Wardens & Treasurers Brown Bag Zoom series was held in May and June. This three-part workshop, designed especially for Wardens, Treasurers, and Vestries explores methods for ensuring your long-term financial stability, avoiding future financial concerns,...

Leading a Congregation into Outreach

by Deacon Jay Albert Deacon Jay Albert at Interfaith Prayer Service for the Homeless While serving at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Lakeview, New Orleans, as my first assignment, I looked for an outreach program that would involve the laity. I wanted a program that...

Lenten Programs 2023

Please join us for one of these Christian education programs, services, and retreats happening throughout the Diocese of Louisiana this Lenten Season. Contact Karen Mackey kmackey@edola.org for additions or corrections to the list. A blessed Lent to you! Book Studies...