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With heavy hearts, we share the funeral arrangements and obituary information for Martha Odom, a senior at Ascension Episcopal School, whose life was tragically taken on April 23 at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge.
Holy God, receive into your arms of mercy our dear young sister. Wrap the wounded in your healing arms. And send your Holy Spirit to comfort and console those in shock and grief. In Jesus’ holy name. Amen.
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Obituary and Service information for Martha Elizabeth Odom | Martha was a member of the Ascension Episcopal School Class of 2026 and embodied the school motto: Gentle, Generous, Truthful, Kind, and Brave. She was a light to everyone around her and, just as beautifully, saw the light in others-encouraging it, nurturing it, and helping it shine brighter. Thoughtful and intentional in all she did, Martha carried a quiet strength and grace. She led by example and with unwavering compassion. Her wit, wisdom, and sly sense of humor were hallmarks of her personality, and her warm, genuine smile lit up every room. | | | | Diocesan Newsletter Takes Brief Pause | | Diaconate Ordination May 16 | | |
God willing, The Rt. Rev. Jacob W. Owensby will ordain
Paul William Burgess
Roy Reese Fuller
Leisa Perkins Geoghegan
Kelton Louis Riley
Sara Miller-Schulte
to the Sacred Order of Deacons on Saturday, May 16, at 11:00 a.m. The service will take place at St. James, Alexandria (1620 Murray St.). Your prayers and presence are requested; reception to follow.
Clergy: white stoles
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Wesley United Campus Ministry’s Inaugural Golf Classic | |
Join Epiphany, Opelousas on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Oakbourne Country Club in Lafayette for a day of fellowship, fun, and support for college students and young adults through Wesley United Campus Ministry.
Sponsorship opportunities and team registrations are now available. Proceeds from the tournament will help Wesley continue its ministry of faith, formation, and community at the University of Louisiana–Lafayette.
Founded in the United Methodist tradition, Wesley partners with the Episcopal Church and Presbyterian Church (USA) to welcome students from all backgrounds.
Sponsor levels range from $150 Hole Sponsors to $1,500 LOVE Sponsors, with recognition opportunities included.
To register, sponsor, or learn more, click the "register now" button or contact Wesley United Campus Ministry at 337-235-6073 or ulwesleyministry@gmail.com.
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Camp Hardtner Summer Camp: Register Now! | | Diocesan Discernment Retreat | | |
Have you been discerning a call to serve God and the Church in a new way? Do you have questions about your faith and ministry that you would like to explore? Please consider joining the members of the Commission on Ministry and Bishop Owensby to explore both lay and ordained paths of living into your Baptismal Covenant. The retreat will be held at Wesley Retreat Center located in Woodworth, LA.
Please mark your calendars, and if possible, join us for this important work of the church. The Wesley Center is located in a beautiful and natural setting. Each participant will stay in a private room with a bath in an on-site lodge. Registration begins at 4:00pm on Friday, June 26, 2026 and the retreat will end at 3:00pm on Saturday, June 27. There will be no cost for your room and board.
Your response is required by May 26, 2026. Questions? Contact Canon Suzanne Wolfenbarger at canonsuzanne@epiwla.org.
| | Recovery Ministries Gathering | | |
“Seeking Through Prayer and Meditation”
Retreat Leaders: Brian Nordwick and Steve Lane
Dates: July 15-17, 2026
Location: St. Francis Retreat Center, San Juan Bautista, CA
No matter what 12-step program you associate with, or if you are just trying to get a deeper understanding of what recovery is all about, please prayerfully consider joining us for this special opportunity to fellowship and learn from one another. There will be opportunities for fellowship, spiritual walks/hikes, quiet reflection, and group sharing and caring for one another – including an ice cream social and s'mores. Come with an open heart and mind to receive whatever God has in store for you!
Click here to learn more and register.
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Book of Common Prayer draws Gen Z to the Anglican, Episcopal tradition | In St. Luke’s Chapel at the Berkeley Divinity School at Yale in New Haven, Connecticut, Books of Common Prayer slump in chair pockets, their spinal integrity lost to decades of common worship. Every day, seminarians pray liturgies that connect them to Anglican and Episcopal tradition. | | | |
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