2016 CMA Renewal Grant Recipients Announced

Thursday, March 10, 2016

As announced last November (see full announcement here), the Community Mission Appeal Committee and Bishop Thompson changed the grant cycle to align with the Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana. In January, congregations that received a CMA grant...

Covington Town Talk: Jazz in January evokes pure joy from audience

Sunday, February 7, 2016

Three days of joy. Pure harmonic bliss burst alive at the inaugural Jazz in January program at Christ Episcopal Church in Covington… Source: Nola.com | Covington Town Talk: Jazz in January evokes pure joy from audience

In the news: Artscape: Bringing top shelf jazz to Christ Church in Covington

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Father Bill Miller believes music is a universal language, a language with the power to speak to listeners on a deep level. As an Episcopalian priest, he has used music, especially his beloved jazz, to connect to the faithful and non-believers alike. Source: Artscape:...

In the news: Christ Episcopal School concludes Christmas activities and exams; looks forward

Monday, January 4, 2016

Although the Christmas season at Christ Episcopal came with its many pleasantries, it also sadly came with the inconvenience that is exam week. We slowly and painfully endured all of the long study nights and day-to-day study sessions that came with the rigor of the...

In the News: Turkey Train brings Thanksgiving groceries to hundreds on the north shore

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Two days before Thanksgiving, as many as 300 needy north shore families received groceries for a holiday feast, delivered by the Turkey Train to Faith Bible Church in Covington. The Turkey Train project allows people to celebrate Thanksgiving Day in their own homes....

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

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

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...

Please Welcome the Rev Morgan MacIntire to the Diocese of Louisiana

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

On August 30, the Rev. Morgan MacIntire joined the staff at Christ Episcopal Church, Covington as half-time Associate Rector focusing on pastoral care.

In the News: Trio, jazz singer to open Third Sunday Concert Series

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Source: St Tammany | The New Orleans Advocate —  Jazz singer Leah Chase and the Don Vappie Trio will perform during the opening event of the Third Sunday Concert Series at 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20 […]   Source: Trio, jazz singer to open Third Sunday Concert...

In the News: Cuban Episcopal Bishop makes historic visit to Christ Episcopal Church

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

  Source: Covington Town Talk: NOLA.com Love brings courage and last week Rev. Griselda Delgado Del Carpio, the Episcopal Bishop of Cuba, brought love and courage to Christ Episcopal Church in Covington. Christ Episcopal welcomed Bishop Del Carpio with a program...

Bishop of Cuba to Visit Louisiana in August

Friday, July 24, 2015

We are pleased to announce the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana is hosting the Bishop of Cuba, The Rt. Rev. Griselda Delgado Del Carpio, as we explore partnership opportunities between our dioceses. The dates of Bishop Delgado’s visit are August 15-20. She will be...

Faith fuels Habitat project | St Tammany | The New Orleans Advocate — New Orleans, Louisiana

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Source: The New Orleans Advocate — New Orleans, Louisiana When people with a similar cause come together, you sometimes get effective — and impressive — results. That’s what the members of Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West. …Preachers, pastors and...

In the News: ‘Building on Faith’ brought churches together for Habitat home build

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Source: NOLA.com- On Saturday, June 6 at 9 a.m., Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West kicked off its Building On Faith build in Mandeville. Churches, pastors and congregation members from the faith communities came together as one to kick off the construction by...

Christ Church Welcomes Their New Rector, The Rev. William Miller

Monday, June 8, 2015

On Sunday, June 7, the Rev. William Miller began his first Sunday as rector of Christ Episcopal Church, Covington. Fr. Bill comes to us from the Diocese of Hawaii where he served as rector of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii.

In the news: Christ Episcopal students create welcoming environment in Habitat for Humanity home

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

On Tuesday, May 19, the second grade class from Christ Episcopal School visited a future Habitat for Humanity home, decorated banners and flower pots for future homeowners, and presented Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West with a $270 donation. Source: Christ...

In the News: Christ Episcopal Church welcomes new priest to local church family

Saturday, May 23, 2015

  Source: NOLA.com- The choir at Christ Episcopal Church surprised everyone on a recent Jazz Fest Sunday by donning Hawaiian shirts instead of the usual white robes. They were welcoming Father Bill Miller, who has been called to Covington from Lihue, Kauai....