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Volume 6, Issue 38
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Draw near to God,
and he will draw near to you.
James 4:8
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St. Paul's Welcomes The Rev'd Rodney Roehner
St Paul's Church, New Orleans
The Rev'd Rodney Roehner began his ministry at St. Paul's this past Sunday, Sept 16th, as Curate. Rodney is a transitional deacon who will be ordained to the priesthood in December. His duties will include Assistant Chaplain to St. Paul's School and leader of our ministries to children and families such as Children's Chapel and the Early Communion program. As a Deacon, he will share with The Rev'd Jay Albert in the ministries of proclaiming the Gospel and preaching.
Rodney is a native of Philadelphia, received his Bachelor's degree in theology from Villanova University and his Master of Divinity cum laude from Nashotah House Theological Seminary. Prior to entering the process for Holy Orders in the Diocese of Albany, Rodney worked for twelve years in biological support operations for Merck & Co. in West Point, PA. Rodney is married to Carolina, a translator and interpreter. They are the proud parents of twin three-year old girls, Sophia and Alexa.
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Nell Bolton Shares Her Travelogue to Southeast Asia
 The past few weeks have taken me on a journey not only across countries and landscapes, but also among the varied religious communities of Southeast Asia. For example, in the 26 hours it took me to travel from Bangkok to Dili (with transfers and an overnight layover), I moved from a Thailand so piously Buddhist that monks are accorded special seating on trains and VIP privileges in airport security lanes, though Muslim Malaysia and Hindu Bali to East Timor, where 96% of the population is Catholic! If only this proximity could serve as a reminder that diversity is not only inevitable in this world of 7 billion, but is actually a beautiful part of the experience of human community. Continue reading here
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Sep 23, 3p Christ Church Covington Diocesan Acolyte Festival with a Festival Worship, Eucharist, and Commissioning of Acolytes.
Sep 23, 5pm Trinity Artist Series
Trinity Church New Orleans, More info this page.
Sep 28, 7p, St. Luke's United Methodist Church
5875 Canal Blvd., New Orleans, 70124
"Let Love Lead: Finding Spiritual Guidance from the Desert Sayings" Presented by the New Orleans School for Contemplative Living ( thescl.net) Oct 3, 8am-5pm St James Church Baton RougeA "Canterbury Tale" Adventure. Visit 4 Episcopal churches in the Felicianas with the Bishop.
Register HereOct 6, 9am-3pm Trinity Church New OrleansChrist Centered Prayer Workshop lead by the Reverend Sandy Casey-Martus. More info this page
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Kids' Orchestra, a year-round program dedicated to bringing music education to every child in Baton Rouge, begins its fall term next week, and one of its rehearsal sites this fall is at St. James Ministries Center. Would you like to volunteer with Kids' Orchestra? Contact Gwen Jones, Executive Director at 922-4656 for more information.
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ER-D Partners Respond to Isaac in Haiti and Louisiana
Episcopal Relief & Development is assisting local partners in the southeastern United States and the Caribbean as they respond to damage and other challenges caused by Hurricane Isaac. Read this UPDATE
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St Andrew's New Orleans to Honor Scout Master Gene von Rosenberg
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Stewart Cage - Deacon 9/29
That he may faithfully fulfill the duties of his ministry, build up Your Church, and glorify Your Name, we pray to you, O Lord
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Diocesan Acolyte Festival Sept 23rd
Christ Church in Covington
The Diocese of Louisiana Acolyte Festival will take place on Sunday, September 23rd at Christ Church in Covington. The festival will begin at 3pm and include Worship, Eucharist, Commissioning of Acolytes, games and activities, and the evening will conclude with a BBQ dinner in the Parish Hall at 5:30pm. All people of the diocese are invited to attend and support our acolytes and their service in our church. To volunteer or for more information about the event please contact Diocesan Youth and Young Adult Minister Amelia Arthur at aarthur@edola.org. We hope to see you on Sunday, September 23rd at 3pm!
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Forma Conference 2013
Father Richard Rohr & Alicia Johnson
RICHARD ROHR to speak to Episcopalians in early 2013 in Albuquerque, NM - Jan 30-Feb 1 2013.
Father Richard Rohr will be headlining Forma's 2013 Tapestry Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Along with Alicia Johnson, executive director of the Center for Action and Contemplation, Father Rohr will be exploring themes from his book Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life.
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Trinity Artist Series
Trinity Church New Orleans
September 23 @ 5 pm
Opera Creole, The Premier Operatic Ensemble in New Orleans, directed by Founder/Soprano Givonna Joseph Music by Joplin and Coleridge-Taylor. - www.operacreole.com
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Christ Centered Prayer Workshop Oct 6th
Trinity Church, New Orleans
Christ Centered Prayer Workshop at Trinity, New Orleans: Saturday, October 6, Trinity will welcome the Reverend Sandy Casey-Martus for a one-day, introductory workshop on Christ Centered Prayer, a form of contemplative prayer. 
Participants will be invited to learn about the practice, try it for themselves, and incorporate it into their personal rhythm of prayer. Sandy writes, "Christ Centered Prayer builds upon previous contemplative practices without reliance on sacred images, breath, thoughts, or words. It is easy to learn and fulfills Jesus' invitation to, 'Come and find rest for your souls.' With Jesus as model, scriptures as reference, tradition as custodian, sacraments as celebration, and selfless service as mission, Christ Centered Prayer finds its source, sustenance, and direction." Sandy has studied various forms of contemplative prayer for over thirty years. She is currently Associate Rector of All Saints by the Sea Episcopal Church in Santa Barbara.
Space is limited to only thirty people. The workshop begins at 9am in the Parish House. We will share a catered buffet lunch of fresh, local foods from Nolavore and conclude our time together at 3pm. A fee of $30 covers food and materials. Financial assistance is available. To register, contact Peter Gray at (504) 670-2584 or pgray@trinitynola.com. Trinity is located at 1329 Jackson Avenue in New Orleans.
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