Guest Preacher for Diocesan Convention Eucharist | |
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Shannon Rogers Duckworth was elected the 12th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana on May 14, 2022. She was ordained and consecrated on November 19, 2022. Prior to her ordination, Shannon served as the Canon to the Ordinary to the Rt. Rev. Morris K. Thompson, Jr. Before moving to Louisiana in 2013, she served in various positions throughout the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi, where she was born and raised.
She is a 2001 graduate of the General Theological Seminary. She is married to Jimmy Duckworth, a fourth-generation tire and automotive business owner. In 2007, Jimmy retired as Commander in the United States Coast Guard. An avid historian, Jimmy was a founding board member of the National WWII Museum in New Orleans; and alongside a team of veterans and former Higgins Industries employees, spearheaded the construction of a LCVP landing craft for the museum. They have two sons, Nicholas and Tucker.
Bishop Duckworth was honored to be asked to preach at our Diocesan Convention Eucharist by her friend and colleague, Bishop Jake Owensby. She and husband Jimmy look forward to sharing this time with their friends in the Diocese of Western Louisiana.
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Recovery Ministries of The Episcopal Church Gathering | |
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The Diocesan Commission on Addiction and Recovery is excited to announce that the Recovery Ministries of the Episcopal Church’s National Gathering, "Easy Does It in the Big Easy," will be held May 7-10, 2025, in New Orleans.
For four days, people will worship, share, laugh, and connect with friends old and new, all with that laid-back NOLA rhythm. Think powerful speakers, honest conversations, soulful worship, and plenty of time to soak up the spirit of the city.
For questions, information, or assistance with registration, please contact the Rev. Deacon Michael Parham.
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Diocesan Convention Updates | |
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Stay informed on the latest updates by visiting the Convention Hub on the diocesan website.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Convention opens Friday, April 4, at 5:00 p.m., with Eucharist at St. James, Alexandria, followed by a catered reception in the Parish Hall.
- On Saturday, April 5, Convention check-in will commence at 9:00 a.m. at Best Western of Alexandria Inn & Suites & Conference Center, 2720 N MacArthur Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana 71303, 318-445-5530.
- The business meeting begins at 10:00 a.m.
- Everyone who plans to attend Convention must register. Registration is open and will remain available through March 26.
- Childcare will be available for all Convention events (sign up during registration).
- Display tables will be available for outside vendors or diocesan clergy and laity who want to display information about their organization or ministry (sign up during registration).
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Please click here for Registration FAQs.
Still have questions? Please contact Joy Owensby.
DEADLINES
If you have a resolution to be considered for our 2025 Diocesan Convention, please submit no later than April 1, 2024, to Mary Shaddock Jones via email.
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Deadline Extended for Nominations
2025 Diocesan Nomination forms for Disciplinary Board, Standing Committee, Trustee to University of the South, and 2027 General Convention are open. The deadline for submissions has been extended to tomorrow, March 14. The nomination forms can be found here.
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Display Tables at Convention | |
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Being a vendor at Diocesan Convention does not necessarily mean selling something. You can promote your local ministry, a diocesan organization you are a part of, or an event around the diocese.
When you register for Diocesan Convention, make sure to indicate if you want a display table. You do not need to make a separate registration.
For more information, please contact Roy Rosenthal.
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Registration for Camp Hardtner | |
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Did you know that 95% of campers at Camp Hardtner said that they made a new friend at camp? For over 75 years, Camp Hardtner has impacted the youth in our diocese and beyond. Registration for the 2025 Camp Hardtner season is open.
You can register by clicking here.
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Daughters of the King, Minden | |
After 12 weeks of discernment classes, the St. Agnes Chapter of The Order of the Daughters of the King welcomed new members Mary, Gillian, Shelli, and Theresa. | |
Bishop's Visit to St. Andrew's, Mer Rouge | |
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Congratulations to those who were confirmed this past week
at St. Andrew in Mer Rouge.
Pictured above with Bishop Owensby and the Rev. Dawnell Stodghill are (left to right) Steve Johnson and Judy and Heath Doles.
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Episcopal Church Women Day Retreat | |
More details will be available at a later date. | |
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Want to see your congregation or organization featured?
Share your ministry stories, announcements, and events with us through the Digital Hub on the diocesan website.
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Presiding bishop affirms support for church planters as they worry about future of network, grants | |
The Rev. Lauren Grubaugh Thomas is in the early stages of forming a new worshiping community in Sterling Ranch, Colorado. It would seem to be an ideal location - a rapidly growing suburb of Denver with a high concentration of young families. Grubaugh Thomas says she couldn’t hope to do it alone.
The same goes for the Rev. Carl Adair, who is developing a new Episcopal congregation in the diverse neighborhood of Sunnyside, Queens, five years after the Diocese of Long Island closed a longtime church there.
As a churchwide realignment begins to take shape, however, Adair, Grubaugh Thomas and others who spoke to ENS say they are worried about the future of their network and denominational support.
Though church planting is one of the departments being reorganized or phased out, “our commitment to church planting and redevelopment is undiminished,” Rowe said in a letter to the church outlining the structural realignment. “In the months to come, we will be reorganizing this ministry and the ways it supports and serves our dioceses.”
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Prayer Resources From Episcopal Relief & Development | |
Prayers are the most powerful support we receive. They strengthen us for the good work God has given us to do and for that we are grateful. Please share these prayers with friends and members of your congregation and invite them to join us in prayer as well. | | | |
Our hearts are prone to wander. | | | | | | |
