Diocese of Western Louisiana's Bishop's Election Committee Names Seven Nominees
Today the list of candidates for the Diocese of Western Louisiana's Bishop's process was released to the public. On that list is the Rev'd Canon Mark Stevenson, the Canon to the Ordinary in our Diocese. This is not at all a surprise to me or anyone who knows Canon Stevenson. While I have mixed feelings about the possibilities, one thing is clear, Mark is one of the finest priest I've known and a dear friend.
In the days and months to come I ask that you keep Mark and Joy in your prayers. The process is grueling and demanding for those in the spot light. Please remember also the Diocese of Western Louisiana in your prayers as they discern with the guidance of the Holy Spirit their next Bishop.
The Rt. Rev'd Morris K. Thompson, Jr.
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| St. James prepares for 61st year of Friday Gumbo! | Opening on the first Friday in Lent, February 24, the St. James Episcopal Church Women - and guys, and friends - invite you to Bishops Hall, at the corner of Florida and N. Fourth Street for Gumbo 2012!
In the 61st year of this tradition, fabulous Gumbo lunches of either shrimp or chicken and sausage gumbo, with Sensation Salad, bread and a tasty dessert will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. each Friday during Lent. Dine-in customers can enjoy water, tea or coffee with their meal.
Drive-thru pickup of boxed lunches is also available. Or, order some a la carte items for heat-and-eat meals at home or the office: pints and quarts of gumbo, rice, cole slaw, dessert servings and bread by the loaf are offered. Just phone in your pick-up order to 225-387-5141 on Friday mornings between 8 and 10, and it can be delivered to your car on our Fourth Street pick-up lane!
St. James' Friday Lenten Gumbo lunches are the fundraiser for the Episcopal Church Women's outreach projects. The St. James ECW has offered assistance to numerous local groups and agencies, as well as making significant contributions to hurricane relief as well as foreign mission work involving parishioners and of local interest.
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Gift of Gratitude Workshop at St. Andrew's Feb 4th
 St. Andrew's, New Orleans, is offering a workshop on the Gift of Gratitude on February 4, 2012, at our Chalstrom Parish House across Zimpel Street from the Church. You and interested members of your congregation are invited to attend. Brother David Vryhof of the Society of St. John the Evangelist will lead the workshop. Registration beforehand will be necessary. Download the flyer here | |
Spiritual Gifts Workshop - Feb 4th 9 AM to 12:30 P M
Church of the Holy Spirit (Baton Rouge) Is offering a SPIRITUAL GIFTS WORKSHOP led by Deacon Linda and Lance Armstrong Saturday, February 4 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Alumni Center at Episcopal High School. Lunch is provided and Nursery is available. RSVP 225-751-2116 or email Fr. Saik
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| Men's Retreat Coming in April | |
April 20 - 22 at The Solomon Episcopal Conference Center
Retreat Spiritual Director/Speaker: The Rt. Rev. Morris K. Thompson, Jr.
The retreat is open to all adult men ages 18 and above. Early registration is encouraged. The retreat will start with dinner on Friday evening and conclude with a Eucharist service on Sunday morning. Saturday night will feature a Louisiana cook out sponsored by the Men of Christ Church Covington. Bishop Thompson will deliver a series of teachings and meditations and will provide significant free time to pray, study and enjoy the surroundings.
Cost is $190 per person single occupancy and $150 shared room. The cost covers 2 nights and 4 meals. Registration is on first come first served basis. There is a $60.00 minimum deposit required with each registration.
For Registration and/or more information contact:
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Absalom Jones Celebration - Trinity New Orleans
 Trinity Episcopal Church on Jackson Avenue will hold its annual Absalom Jones Celebration Wednesday, February 8 at 6 P.M. The event honors the gifts and contributions of African-Americans across the Church on the occasion of the feast of the Reverend Absalom Jones, who was born a slave, worked to purchase the freedom of his wife and himself, and went on to become the first African-American ordained a priest in the Episcopal Church. The service will feature Fr. Keith Johnson of St. Luke's, New Orleans as celebrant, the Rev'd Deacon Joseph Wallace as guest preacher; Anais St. John, alto, Troy Poplous, baritone; and Timothy Ray, Director of the Second Free Mission Baptist Church Choir.
Trinity Episcopal Church is located at 1329 Jackson Avenue. The Trinity Undoing Racism Network (TURN) will host a reception following the service. For more information, call (504) 670-2584. | |
Learn about the Enneagram March 9 & 10 - Trinity NOLA
On March 9 and 10, Sandra Smith, M.Div, a certified Enneagram consultant, will offer a two-day workshop at Trinity Episcopal Church on the Enneagram, a system that weaves personality with spirituality. During this workshop, participants will learn: * An overview of the Enneagram model * Gifts of the nine personality types, and * Challenges & barriers to growth for each type.
The usefulness of the Enneagram lies in its ability to clearly identify the motivations beneath behavior. It brings to consciousness "why we do what we do". Insight into the motivation behind our perceptions and actions helps us see a bigger picture; it opens our eyes to alternate ways of interpreting ourselves, others, and the events of our lives. This understanding can be a powerful tool for personal development and spiritual transformation-a way to "unstick" ourselves from fixed and limiting patterns.
Sandra Smith, M.Div., teaches the Enneagram throughout the southeast to faith communities, businesses, and non-profit organizations as a tool for personal, professional and spiritual growth. Cost is $160 for the two-day workshop and includes materials and lunches. Space is limited. To register or for more information contact Lisa Holden at lholden7234@aol.com or (504) 738-7234. | |
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THIS WEEK...
Feb 04 Spiritual Gifts Workshop - 9 AM to 12:30 PM Church of the Holy Spirit @ Episcopal High School RSVP 225-751-2116
Feb 04 - Gift of Gratitude Workshop presented by SSJE at St. Andrew's New Orleans. Download Flyer
Feb 08 - Absalom Jones Celebration 6pm @ Trinity Episcopal Church on Jackson Avenue. For more information, call (504) 670-2584
COMING SOON...
Diocesan Convention 2012: March 2-3! More Info Here!
Praying in Color Workshop Mar 10th, 9a-1p Christ Church Covington. Join us for a morning of prayerful fun.
Sybil MacBeth will lead us in a journey of learning this creative way to pray. Laugh, listen, draw, color, for the morning and stay for lunch.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL ANNE MAXWELL 985-892-3177 View Flyer Here
Trinity Church New Orleans March 9 and 10, Sandra Smith, M.Div, a certified Enneagram consultant, will offer a two-day workshop on the Enneagram, a system that weaves personality with spirituality For information contact Lisa Holden @ lholden7234@aol.com or (504) 738-7234.
Godly Play Core training at Christ Church Covington on March 22 - 24, 2012. For more info: email- godlyplay or call
985-789-9873.
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SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY
Gumbo Orders ! Updated Info...
From now through February 4, Slidell's Christ Episcopal Church Men's Club members are selling tickets for their delicious Souper Bowl Gumbo: $10/quart; $35/gallon.
For Souper Bowl Gumbo orders and details, please contact Church administrator Stephanie at 985-643-4531.
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Celebration of a New Ministry at Trinity Baton Rouge
Wednesday, 15 February 2012 at 6:30 in the evening 3552 Morning Glory Avenue
between The Rt. Rev'd Morris K. Thompson Jr., Bishop of Louisiana,
The Rev'd R. Kevin Kelly, and the members of Trinity Episcopal Church, Baton Rouge. Reception following the service Clergy: Red Stoles
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Internship Grants Available!
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