Harry Jenkins Ordained to Priesthood at Christ Church Slidell Wednesday Night
Jenkins and family with Bishop Thompson (Left to Right is daughter Hannah, wife Gina, Fr. Jenkins, Bishop Thompson, son Oliver) | |
The Longest Night Service - St Martin's Church, Metairie
Dec 14th at 6pm
St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 2216 Metairie Road, in Metairie will offer "The Longest Night" service on Wednesday, December 14 at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel. The Longest Night is a worship service with two main themes, remembrance of those persons who are no longer with us on earth and to remember that the Light of Christ shines most brightly in the darkness of our losses. 
The timing of the service is significant in a couple of ways. On the seasonal front, December 14 is a date near the winter solstice, the longest night of the year. December 14 also falls in the heart of Advent and the preparations for Christmas. For many, the expectation is that everything should be wonderful during this season, when in reality some might be having a difficult time because of losses or other personal reasons.
This service, which is something of a modified Lessons and Carols service, includes prayers, Scripture readings, hymns, and the lighting of candles that are then placed on the altar. The service lasts about forty-five minutes.
The Longest Night service is open to all, and anyone who has lost a loved one or otherwise is having a difficult time during the approach of the Christmas season is encouraged to attend. Others may want to attend simply to show support for those who seek solace in the service. For more information, you may call the church office, 835-7357.
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Give Joy to a Prisoner's Child this Christmas.
Volunteer for Angel TreeŽ
You can "adopt" a child of an indigent prisoner for Christmas and purchase a toy and an item of clothing in the 26th year of St. James involvement with  Angel Tree Ministry. Those who take a child's name usually spend around $40.00. We will have 48 children in the greater Baton Rouge area for whom to purchase gifts in the name of their imprisoned parent. Your wrapped and tagged gift, along with Angel Tree booklets will be delivered to these children who, through no fault of their own, might otherwise do without this Christmas. Please call Nancy Penn at 225-926-2122 if you are interested in sharing your Christmas joy. | |
St. James, Baton Rouge, Advent Happenings 
- Toward Bethlehem: Music & Meditation starts Friday, Dec 2. Visit the St. James website for more information
- Christmas Dinner 2011 for Homeless on December 11 - To volunteer click here
- Alina Williams' ordination on December 17 the Cathedral, New Orleans
- Lessons and Carols at St. James December 18th at 5pm
The "Festival of Lessons and Carols," a Christmas service of readings, choral anthems, and congregational carols in the format of King's College, Cambridge, will be held at St. James Episcopal Church, at the corner of Fourth & Convention Streets in downtown Baton Rouge on Sunday, December 18. The 50-minute service proclaiming hope to a world waiting in darkness is free and open to the public and will begin at 5:00 p.m.
The pieces selected at St. James this year will focus on the intimate nature of the nativity. For more information, contact St. James Episcopal Church at 225-387-5141, or visit our website
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Trinity Church New Orleans Music Opportunities
Sunday, Dec 11 @ 5 pm: Trinity 25th Annual Handel Messiah Sing- Along.The audience sings the choruses together with the Trinity Choir.
Tuesday, Dec. 13 @ 6 pm until 7 pm: "Organ & Labyrinth" with Albinas Prizgintas, organist. Organ Recital & Candlelight, From Classical Baroque to Vintage Rock and Popular Tunes.
For more information please visit: www.albinas.org | |
Episcopal Church Women 1st Annual Get Away Retreat - Jan 23rd
Have you longed for a day to do handwork or read a book? Would you enjoy sitting by a fire with a cup of hot chocolate?
Join us for the first Episcopal Church Women Get Away Retreat -- an opportunity to come together and enjoy handwork and fellowship. The event was originally conceived as a knitting retreat but we decided it should be a time to do whatever you want. This event is for all women -- bring a friend if you'd like.
The retreat will be held at the Solomon Episcopal Conference Center, Jan. 23-24, 2012. Registration begins at 9:30 am on Jan. 23. The cost is $89 per person (double occupancy.) It includes: lodging, four meals, and a special treat on Monday evening. If you wish to learn to knit at the retreat, call Nancy Wolford, 225-293-2521
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Episcopal Campus Ministry at UNO to host benefit concert for W.E.L.L. Dec 9th
On Friday, Dec. 9th, Episcopal Campus Ministry at UNO is hosting a benefit concert to raise money for W.E.L.L., a local feminine empowerment non-profit.
Funds raised will be applied towards a new youth learning enrichment program to be initiated in Algiers. The concert will feature live performances by The Addams Apples, Roarshark, Magnitude, Titanium Caterpillars, Ukelele Jake, The Privateer Dolls as well as a selection of short films by the UNO Filmmakers. Food will be provided courtesy of Hare Krsna (ISKCON New Orleans)
The suggested donation is $5, but feel free to give more!
ECM Benefit Concert 2220 Lakeshore Dr. | |
| Children's Christmas Workshop - Friday, Dec 16
Christ Episcopal Church Slidell is holding a Kids' Christmas Workshop on Friday, December 16, from 7-10 PM, in Comfort Hall of Christ Church, 1534 Seventh Street.
Sponsore d by Christ Church Sunday School, the Workshop is open to all children from 5 to 12 years old, who will be able to make Christmas gifts for family and friends. Gift "kits" and adult assistance, photos with a special guest from the North Pole, plus cookies and hot chocolate, will be provided by different ministry groups of Christ Church. Parents can either have a "parents' night out" during the Workshop, or stay and have fun with kids in the Workshop.
For additional information, please contact Stephanie at 985-643-4531, or office@christchurchslidell.com, or www.christchurchslidell.com.
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Morning with Saint Nicholas - Dec 10th Trinity Morgan City
 Come and hear the story of the origins of Saint Nicholas, this Saturday December 10th from 10am to Noon; and participate in a small outreach for ECS. Admission is one (or more) non-perishable (and not expired) food item for donation to St. Mary Outreach.Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall
302 Greenwood Street
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ECS Rebuild Equipment Available for Sale and Barter
 Nearly six years, 13,000 volunteers, 75+ rebuilt houses, 900+ gutting projects, and almost $14.5 million in impact later, the ECSLA Rebuild Program is wrapping up its mission of helping to restore the homes and lives of those still displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
In order that the program assets may continue to serve community needs, we are offering tools and equipment for sale and barter to other (re)building programs. Most items have seen heavy use, but some are still in very good condition. If your parish has a ministry that could use this equipment, please contact Nell Bolton, nbolton@ecsla.org for a list of available items. | |
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Events
This Weekend & Next Week
Dec 13 @ 6:30p - Cal Lane Ordination. Buses Departing: St. Luke's Baton Rouge at 4pm & St. Augustine's Metairie at 4pm to St. Mary's, Franklin Need a ride? Call Liz at 225.706.6634 or 504.895.6634
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| Advent Lessons & Carols
The Lessons & Carols order of service, developed over 90 years ago, remains both traditional and ever-changing as each choir selects their own set of pieces - traditional standards as well as new compositions - to tell the story of the incarnation. The never-changing theme of the service is the illumination of the loving purposes of God through the readings and music.
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Silent Night Concert at St. Martin's Church Metairie
Friday, Dec 16th at 7pm
During the Advent season, we don't always make time enough to slow down and prepare for the greatest gift from God. What better way to do this than to experience this concert which is designed, through candlelight and the simple arrangement of piano, cello, and voice, to allow the listener to experience the full presence and power of God.
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Quiet Days for Advent Offered at Advent House
Linda Nelson, Director of Advent House, will host Quiet Days on the Thursdays in December leading up to Christmas. You are invited to spend the whole day or drop in when you have time.
Morning Prayers will be offered at 9 a.m. with Holy Eucharist in the Cathedral Chapel at 12:15 p.m. Spiritual Direction available on request. Contact Linda at 504-895-0553. Advent House is located on the corner of Seventh Street and Carondelet behind the Cathedral. | |
Jericho Road is Moving!
Jericho Road has a new place to call home...We're moving in with the Cathedral!!
In mid-December Jericho Road offices are relocating from the Episcopal Urban Ministry Center to Christ Church Cathedral. We'll be on the second floor and would love to show off our new space! Come by and see us after the first of the year!!
Our new physical AND mailing address is 2919 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70115. You can still find us at the same phone number, 504-895-6763, and web address, www.jerichohousing.org. | |
St Anna's New Orleans presents An Evening of Chamber Music Dec 9th at 7pm
Friday, December 9, 2011 at 7:00pm An Evening of Chamber Music for Clarinet, soprano, piano and strings will be presented, featuring: Darryl Durham, clarinet Betsy Uschkrat, soprano Jesse Reeks, piano Susan Beresko, violin Eric Rodriguez, violin Joseph Koeseral, viola Tatiana Pinto, cello. Program Includes music by Bach, Schumann, Spohr and Weber. This event is a fund raiser for Anna's Arts for Kids Suggested donation of $10 For further information please call (504) 947-2121, ext. 18
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ECW ADVENT LUNCHEON Sat, Dec 10, Slidell
The ECW (EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN) of Christ Church, Slidell, will hold its annual Advent Luncheon and Ornament Exchange, Saturday, December 10, 11:30 AM, in Comfort Hall, 1534 Seventh Street, Slidell, For additional information and reservations ($15) please contact Stephanie at 985-643-4531, or office@christchurchslidell.com. | |
Useful Information & Links
- UTO Guidelines Diocesan Deadline: Dec 31st Read More
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2012 Clergy Compensation & Benefit Information
Information regarding the Clergy Minimum Compensation and Benefit Packages - Year 2012 may be found on the Diocesan website Here. | |
E-DoLA
eNewsletter
Bp. Morris K. Thompson Jr
The Rev'd Canon E. Mark Stevenson
Canon to the Ordinary
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 A Call for Christmas Service Times!
We will be listing the services for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in the upcoming EDoLA eNewsletter AND on the edola.org website.
If you have an Episcopal service you would like listed please send the information to news@edola.org. | |
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