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We’re thrilled to announce the launch of EDOLA’s new podcast!
Our first offering is a five-part series titled With God’s Help: Faith-filled Conversations in Uncertain Times, hosted by Bishop Duckworth. In each episode, Bishop Duckworth is joined by a special guest to explore one of the core questions of the Baptismal Covenant. Together, they reflect on how these sacred promises can help us navigate today’s complex world, offering thoughtful and practical insights on speaking the truth in love, pursuing justice, and remaining grounded in faith.
Each episode begins as a live Zoom conversation, and is then made available as both a podcast and a YouTube video.
And this is just the beginning! Stay tuned for a special podcast release this August as we reflect on the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
| | How do I Join the Zoom Conversation? | | Upcoming Zoom Conversation: July 28 @ 6 pm CT | | Episode 1 with Rev. Ed Bacon is Out! | | |
Listen to the Podcast HERE.
Watch the Video on YouTube HERE.
Go deeper with our Episode One Resource Guide HERE.
| | Clergy Day Reminder: August 20 | |
at Christ Church Cathedral
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
| | New Box Alert: Scripture! | | | |
Dive into scripture together as a family with six unique activities designed to help explore what is scripture, scripture within yourself, scripture within your home, scripture within your family, scripture within your community and scripture in the world.
A special thank you to both the staff's children and the St. George’s Service Camp teens for helping prepare the first shipment of subscription boxes!
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LISTEN to the podcast HERE
| | Grace and Lauren dive into everything from family dinners and youth ministry to favorite book recommendations and how they think about time! | | How to Rate & Review Little Box of Good News Podcast | | Just open Little Podcast of Good News in your favorite podcast app, scroll to Rate & Review, give us stars and share your thoughts. It's a super effective way to help the podcast continue to grow! | | Anna's Place NOLA Continues to Make a Vital Impact | | |
Since 2010, Anna’s Place NOLA, a year-round youth education and mentorship program of St. Anna’s Episcopal Church, has empowered over 1,000 young people in the historic Tremé neighborhood. With a “whole child” approach, the program works to break the cycles of poverty and violence that disproportionately impact New Orleans youth.
Through consistent mentorship, interdisciplinary academic support, and enriching cultural experiences, Anna’s Place NOLA nurtures resilient, confident, and capable young leaders.
Right now, Anna’s Place NOLA is launching a critical fundraising campaign. The need is urgent. Sustained funding is essential to ensure this life-changing work not only continues but grows to meet the rising demand.
To help spread the word and deepen community support, Anna’s Place NOLA has created a new brochure that shares the impact of their work, their inspiring results, and how you can be part of the change.
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Financial support is essential to sustain the transformative work of Anna’s Place NOLA, creating a vibrant, hope-filled community where every child can thrive.
Please consider donating to this important ministry:
- BY CHECK, payable to St. Anna’s Episcopal Church, designating Anna’s Place NOLA
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Or email rector@stanna.org to talk about tax efficient giving strategies with a member of the fundraising committee
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| Kairos Prison Ministry at Women's Prison This Fall! | | Do you feel called to serve women in prison? | | |
Team formation for Kairos #53 is scheduled for September 6, September 20, October 4, and October 18 in the Baton Rouge area.
The Kairos weekend at the Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women is October 23-26, 2025. A reunion is set for November 1, 2025.
If you are interested, please fill out the application and mail it to the lay leader listed on the form. Contact Deacon Alyce Jefferson at alyce02@att.net with any questions.
| | TX-LA Gulf Coast Synod Invites Clergy to Installation Blessing and Reception | | |
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod invites clergy to join them as they celebrate their Bishop-Elect Tracey Breashears Shultz in advance of her installation!
Wednesday, August 27
6PM
Christ the King Lutheran Church
1001 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA 70065
RSVP for EDOLA clergy: https://tithe.ly/event-registration/#/10301178
| | Happenings Around the Diocese | | |
Black Clergy Women Gathering 2025
in Woodstock, Illinois
| | The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana was well represented at this year's Black Clergy Women Gathering. Pictured are The Rev. Audra Ryes (ordained 2024), The Rt. Rev. Phoebe A. Roaf (ordained 2008), and The Rev. Canon Lindsey Ardrey (ordained 2021)—all ordained in our diocese. | | Baton Rouge Pride Fest & Bayou Pride | | Lay Leadership Conference @ Solomon Center | | Historic St. Luke's Summer Camp, New Orleans | | | Vacation Bible School at Church of the Nativity, Rosedale |
| Trinity's Loaves and Fishes in the News | READ the article on Nola.com on July 10, 2025 | Celebrating Women Clergy Leaders at St. Margaret's, Baton Rouge | | Together New Orleans Gathering | | Representatives from Trinity, St, Paul's, St. Anna's, and St. George's attended! | | St. Andrew's, Bayou Dularge — Beautiful Additions | | Bishop's Visitation to St. Andrew's, Paradis | | |
We'd love to feature your happenings, parish, and parishioners here, too!
Please share photos of your ministries and community events so we can all see and celebrate the good work that is happening all around the diocese. Send photos to Nicole Eiden at neiden@edola.org.
| | To share photos from Bishop Duckworth's Visitations, UPLOAD photos HERE: | | New Employment Opportunities | | Retreats & Special Events | | |
08/01
EDOLA Coed Recovery 2025
@ Solomon Center
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10/17-10/19
28th Women's Creavtive Process Retreat
Theme: Breath Deep - Love Wide
@ Solomon Center
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10/23-10/26
Silent Retreat led by Paula D'Arcy
@ Solomon Center
9 AM - 4 PM
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Paula D'Arcy is a retreat leader and speaker, the author of 12 books, including, Gift of the Red Bird, Waking Up to This Day, Stars at Night and Winter of the Heart.
In 1975 Paula D’Arcy’s husband and daughter were killed in a drunken driving accident. She was twenty-seven years old and three months pregnant, yet survived. Six months later she gave birth to her second daughter, Beth, and began the long process of healing. Since that time, she has authored many books, worked as a therapist in private practice, and established a retreat and speaking ministry. Paula’s ministry is to serve the very movement of love that changed her own destiny. Her guiding focus is embedded in an intention to assist others in the opening of the heart and awakening to a greater love.
| | Other Events Around the Diocese | | |
07/28
With God's Help: Faith-filled Conversations in Uncertain Times
ON ZOOM
6:00 - 7:00 PM CT
Conversation guest: Br. Angel Gabriel Roque, BSG
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07/29 - 07/30
SAES Equip Chaplains & Rectors Conference
@ St. Francis Episcopal School, Houston, TX
Are you a newly called School Chaplain? Or a newly called Rector to a parish with a school–which is a new ministry experience for you? Perhaps you are a Head of School in a parish that has called a new curate to serve as School Chaplain.
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08/02
Annual Garage Sale
@ Christ Episcopal Church, Slidell
(in parish hall, enter on Sixth Street)
8 AM Early Bird Entry ($5)
9 AM Regular Entry
It's time for our annual garage sale! The Early Bird Special will start at 8 am ($5 entry donation) and doors will open to the public at 9 am. Lunch will be available for purchase. Items for sale: Shoes & Purses, Jackets & Jeans, Toys & Games, Books & Puzzles, Jewelry, Pictures, Kitchen Wares, Plants, Tools, and more! We are currently accepting donations - reach out to Christ Episcopal Church Slidell for more information.
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08/01 - 08/03
Godly Play Core Training
@ Trinity, NOLA
5 PM
Experience an intensive spiritual formation weekend designed to equip Godly Play leaders through hands-on learning, story practice, and community building. This 20-hour training combines experiential learning with practical skills as you discover how children encounter God through sacred stories, wondering, and play. Participants will experience full Godly Play sessions, practice presenting lessons, and explore the spirituality of children in a prayerful, supportive environment.
Perfect for new volunteers, experienced leaders seeking deeper understanding, and anyone passionate about children's faith formation. No prior experience required. Join us for a transformative journey into the heart of how we nurture children's spiritual lives.
Registration required. Contact Ashley Bond at abond@trinitynola.com for details.
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08/03
Jazz Mass and Jazz Revival Brunch with the Matt Lemmler Trio
for Bishop Duckworth's Visitation
@ St. Mark's, Harvey
10 AM / 11 AM - 1 PM
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08/14
Walking the Mourner's Path
@ Christ Church, Covington
Are you seeking comfort and healing after the death of a loved one? The ministry of Walking the Mourner’s Path seeks to serve individuals who are in grief, through a series of eight weekly workshops.
If you are interested in the program, please call the church office 985-892-3177. Leave your phone number and a message that you would like information about the program. Someone will call you back.
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08/16
Acolyte Festival
@ Christ Church Cathedral, NOLA
(in parish hall, enter on Sixth Street)
9 AM - Noon
9 AM: Acolyte Festival begins, light refreshments provided
11:15 AM: Holy Eucharist, registration not needed for Eucharist
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08/20
Clergy Day
@ Christ Church Cathedral, NOLA
registration deadline: August 13
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08/25
With God's Help: Faith-filled Conversations in Uncertain Times
ON ZOOM
6:00 - 7:00 PM CT
Conversation guest: The Rt. Rev Anne B. Jolly, Bishop of Ohio
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08/28
TENS Webinar
Noon CT on Zoom
Inviting all lay and clergy stewardship leaders in the Diocese of Louisiana!
Join this free webinar with our partner, TENS: The Episcopal Network for Stewardship to review proven practices, learn some new tips and tools, and test out strategies for your annual campaign.
Special attention will be given to recession-proofing your church finances and running robust stewardship programs in this challenging year so that we can turn scarcity into abundance! Free to attend.
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09/29
With God's Help: Faith-filled Conversations in Uncertain Times
ON ZOOM
6:00 - 7:00 PM CT
Conversation guest: The Rev. Ollie V. Rencher
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09/30
Discernment Application Packets Due
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