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...

Joyful June: Good Work Happening in the Diocese

Happy Pentecost!  It is hard for me to believe that 6 months have passed since my ordination and consecration as the 12th bishop of Louisiana. And, what a wonderful whirlwind it has been!  The time has been filled with blessings that are hard to describe and...

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...

2023 Gaudet Community Grant Recipients Announced

The Gaudet Committee announces the awarding of 24 community grants for the 2023 program year. The Gaudet Community Grant provides funding for not-for-profit agencies that create, manage, and expand educational opportunities for African-American children within the...

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...

Who is My Neighbor? Join us for this Lenten Reflection Series.

Dear friends, Who’s my neighbor? This is a question we will explore these holy 40 days using Episcopal Relief & Development’s Lenten meditation series. We give you this resource for daily prayer, for use in your churches, or in whatever way fits best....