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Volume 6, Issue 30
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 "Then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated; so also the fish, as much as they wanted." John 6:11
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Lectionary Readings for the Coming Week
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Introducing the Episcopal Community Service's Asset Map "Ministry Spotlight"
Here is a sneak peek of the work Episcopal Community Service of Louisiana is doing on the Asset Map. The official launch date is not until autumn 2012 but we could not wait to share with you one of the many inspirational stories of ministry found throughout the Diocese.
 Ministry Spotlight: St. James Episcopal Church Food Pantry
St. James Episcopal Church, which started in 1844, has always strived to be present to the needs around them. The church is active in more than 40 ministries. One of these ministries, the St. James Food Pantry was opened 26 years ago. It is a designated distribution site of the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. Each month, the food bank serves over 100 people and is open the first and third Wednesday mornings.
"The city's homeless and hungry are an ever-present reality here," says Allen Patterson, coordinator of the St. James Food Pantry. "There is a real need, a need we could not ignore."
"Due to things such as unemployment, poverty, the lack of affordable housing, the periodic downturns of our economy and countless other reasons, so many families are struggling," says Nancy Penn church member & the founder of the St. James Food Pantry...
Read more of this article on the ECSLA website where you can also view a video about the ministry; read a "How to Guide" for advice on how to start your own food bank; and check out additional resources about food banks, hunger and how to end hunger in your community.
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EfM Group Forming for Fall 2012
St. James, Baton Rouge
Education for Ministry (EfM) is a four-year curriculum produced by the Program Center of The University of the South (Sewanee). Over the course of four years, students cover the Old Testament, New Testament, Church History, and Theological Choices in a weekly group setting led by EfM-trained mentors.
The Rev. Mary Ann Garrett and Ann Holmes will be starting a new EfM group in the fall of 2012 to be held on Wednesdays from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Please contact either of them with your questions, or for more information about registering for Education for Ministry.
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Advancing Youth Development
ECSLA
'Advancing Youth Development' Training Summit For Episcopal-Affiliated Youth Education & Enrichment Programs August 13 - 14, 2012 St. George's Episcopal Church, 4600 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans. Cost: $10 per person (scholarships are available). Lodging is provided for out-of-town participants RSVP online at: www.ecsla.org/youth
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Conference Center Open Date:
September 28-30, 2012
 Due to a recent cancellation, this prime weekend is now wide open. Please let us know if you would like to schedule your worshipping community for a weekend retreat or conference full of peace, serenity and renewal. Call (985) 748-6634 or e-mail info@solomoncenter.org
Frank Hall
Executive Director, SECC |
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Happening #69 is this weekend!
Registration is still open
 Happening #69 is this coming weekend, July 27-29 at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Mandeville. This amazing god-filled, youth-led weekend is open to all rising 10th graders-graduated high school seniors, and is a life changing event! If you have anyone at your parish who is interested they can still register online or email Amelia Arthur, aarthur@edola.org, to register. The cost of the weekend is $125 (late registration), and scholarship money is still available. Amelia Arthur Coordinator for Youth & Young Adult Ministries |
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St Paul's Homecoming Center
"Secret Millionaire" and Fundraiser Event
 St Paul's Homecoming Center to be featured on the ABC TV show "Secret Millionaire " on Sun Aug 12th. The Homecoming Center will host a pre-show reception and post-show champagne celebration at St. Paul's Episcopal Church and School (NOLA) from 5 'till 9pm. Tickets purchased to the celebratory reception will help fund the worthy works of the St. Paul's Homecoming Center. Read More Here |
July 25 & Aug 1 - 7p Summer Sounds at St. James Church
Two promising concerts remain in the 2012 season: Steve Masokowski, Mike Esneault & Peter Harris - three area jazz favorites on July 25; and, Quiana Lynell & The Lush Life on August 1. Tickets available online or phone 225-387-5141.
July 29 - Safeguarding God's Children
St. Martin's Church, Metairie Beginning @ Noon with a light lunch. Please RSVP to Adelaide Diaz 504-835-7357, ext 15
Trinity Artist Series, Trinity Church New Orleans
July 29: @ 5 pm: Guy West plays classical and Spanish guitar music. AND July 31 @ 6 pm until 7 pm: "Organ & Labyrinth" : Organ Recital & Candlelight
August 3 - Embracing Our Oneness
St. James Church, Baton Rouge, will host the Friday, August 3 meeting of Church Women United. Registration begins at 9:30 and the program at 10:00 a.m. Linda Hope, principal of Hope Academy, is the scheduled speaker. Aug 3-5 Addictions Recovery Retreat.
Open to men and women at Solomon Episcopal Conference Center. Read More HereAug 5 @ 4pm French Vespers at Christ Church Cathedral2919 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans |
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ChurchWork Summer 2012
Highlights include:
From the Bishop's Office
Out & About
ECSLA
Jericho Road Housing
Financial Reports
and more...
Click on the cover to read ~>
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Bp. Morris K. Thompson Jr
Bishop of Louisiana
The Rev'd Canon E. Mark Stevenson
Canon to the Ordinary
Mr. Kenn Elder
Editor & IT Rock Star
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GOT NEWS?
Whats going on in Your parish?
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504.895.6634 or 225.706.6634
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St. Anna's Church New Orleans Offers 2 day LearnerWeb Seminar
 Oportunidades NOLA is offering a free workshop on computer and internet basics
Monday, July 30, 2012 from 9AM to 4PM; 2nd floor of the Parish House, Computer Lab
For more information, or to enroll, please contact Christina at opnola@stannanola.org
Also, please note that Oportunidades receives $53 for every student who completes this program. This money will go towards computer maintenance and upkeep. Learn About LearnerWeb Here
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St. Luke's Baton Rouge Considers New Rector Candidates
The search committee at St. Luke's in Baton Rouge has begun the process of contacting candidate priests to become their new rector. More than two dozen priests are on their list, representing 13 seminaries!
St. Luke's began the search process last January. Parishioners spent several months in self-study, involving small focus group discussions, parish-wide gatherings, and an on-line survey overseen by Canon Mark Stevenson from our diocesan office. Please join St. Luke's in praying for their search process, for search committee members, and for their next rector, wherever that priest may be serving God now!
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A Journey Of Hope and Renewal
 The Addictions Recovery Ministry of the Diocese of Louisiana announces its 29th annual weekend for women and men who are or wish to be in recovery. The weekend will take place at the Conference Center in Loranger, Louisiana, August 3-5, 2012.
Recovery is a journey of hope and renewal. This weekend we will explore the miracles that give us hope along with the behaviors and character traits that cause us grief. We will examine the things we need to let go of that clutter our souls and the gifts that we can receive and develop as a result of our struggles and our recovery. We will recognize the hope within our recovery journey and the joy of God's surprises along the way.
To learn more about this event contact Lance Armstrong at (225) 216-9083 or e-mail: larmstro@lasersonline.org. To learn more about ARM Click Here.
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Visit the BAMA page on the EDOLA website to learn more about this year's recipients and how you can support our Bishop in this year's appeal.
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