Statewide Assembly

Together Louisiana is pleased to announce that both candidates for Louisiana governor, State Representative John Bel Edwards and U. S. Senator David Vitter, have confirmed their attendance for the Together Louisiana Statewide Assembly this Friday, November 13th, 2pm at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church 9700 Scenic Highway in Baton Rouge.

More than 400 people have registered to attend the assembly, representing 150 religious congregations and civic organizations from 32 different cities and towns across Louisiana (listed below).

Attendees are asked to arrive at 1:30pm for registration and seating.

Those wishing to attend who have not yet registered may register at laassembly.eventbrite.com.

Communities represented to date at Statewide Assembly, November 13th

Alexandria
Baker
Baton Rouge
Covington
Denham Springs
Dubberly
Geismar
Grambling
Gramercy
Greenwell Springs
Gretna
Hammond
Harvey
Jackson
Jena
Kenner
Lafayette
Lake Charles
Lake Providence
Metairie
Monroe
Napoleonville
New Orleans
New Roads
Norwood
Plaquemine
Prairieville
Saint Francisville
Shreveport
Tangipahoa
White Castle
Zachary
 

Thanksgiving Eve Eucharist

Wheels for Logan

 

Friends & Supporters of Canterbury@ULM:

One of the young men who began attending Canterbury this fall lives in a wheelchair. His name is Logan and he does not have a denominational affiliation. Some of our Canterbury kids who hang out with students from other campus ministries got to be friends with Logan because he is a believer who just doesn't have a denominational identity and isn't sure he wants one! So they invited him to Canterbury and he comes most of the time.

Logan's current wheelchair is a mess. Logan is a pretty big guy and the wheelchair is old and decrepit. Logan is also a COMM major and my advisee, so I see him with some regularity and I have often watched him rolling down a hallway and worried that his chair was going to collapse right out from under him! 

So... a bunch of kids with whom he hangs out, including our Canterbury kids and some kids from other campus ministries, have decided to replace Logan's wheelchair--and it's a surprise! The cost of the chair is $3000 and we figure we only need 300 people at $10 a head to do the deed--and even most students can afford $10.

But we'd also like to give you an opportunity to get involved! So... this Sunday  I'll be at St. Thomas' and if you'd like to help, just hand me a $10 bill and say, "Wheels for Logan." (Or whatever, I'll know what it's for!) Or, if you prefer, write a check to St. Thomas' and put "Wheels for Logan" in the memo line and I'll get Henry to write a check. 

BTW, Logan's family really can't afford to just buy him a new chair.

Installation of Our Presiding Bishop

The following provides details and information for the two events of the Installation of the next Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church, Bishop Michael Bruce Curry.

The Rt. Rev. Michael Bruce Curry, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina, was elected and confirmed to be the next Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church at the 78th General Convention on June 27. According to the Canons of The Episcopal Church, he becomes Presiding Bishop and Primate on November 1. Bishop Curry is the first African-American to be elected Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church.  Bishop Curry will be the 27th Presiding Bishop, the Primate, and the Chief Pastor of The Episcopal Church. He will also serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society and chair of the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church.

Saturday, October 31

A Vigil Celebration and Eucharist, sponsored by the Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE) in honor of the 27th Presiding Bishop on Saturday, October 31 at 11 a,m. (Eastern) at the Armory, 2001 E. Capital St. SE in Washington, DC.

The Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society will sponsor a live webcast of the Vigil Celebration at www.episcopalchurch.org

Additional information is available here(link is external). 

Sunday, November 1

The Holy Eucharist with the Installation of the 27th Presiding Bishop will occur on Sunday, November 1 at noon (Eastern) at Washington National Cathedral.

The Holy Eucharist with the Installation of the 27th Presiding Bishop will be live webcast available here(link is external)   

Hashtag #MichaelCurry

The Episcopal Church: www.episcopalchurch.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/episcopalian(link is external)

Twitter: www.twitter.com/iamepiscopalian

St. Thomas' Pet Blessing

Here are a few pictures of the pets that joined us for Sunday Worship!

60th Annual St. Thomas' BBQ

We had a great turn out for our 60th Annual BBQ.  We had wonderul food, music and conversation.  Special T shirts were made to commentate the event.  Thanks goes out to all who helped to make this a grand blowout!

Blessing of the Animals

St. Thomas will have its annual Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 4 at our 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist. Join us for what is always a lively liturgy!