Discover Renewal, Education & Growth at the Solomon Episcopal Conference Center (SECC)

Mission: We receive and welcome everyone to a serene, peaceful, beautiful and well maintained conference and retreat facility. We are committed to first class hospitality in a faith based, safe and secure environment. We enable large and small groups, adult and youth, to experience retreats, conferences, meetings, and events in a church, corporate or athletic context, to explore and discover renewal, education and growth. 

to enjoy a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout indoor and outdoor meeting spaces; sports and recreation facilities; a beautiful Chapel; overnight, hotel-style lodging accommodations; and complete onsite dining services.

Why Support the SECC?

The Solomon Episcopal Conference Center relies solely on event income and charitable donations. Either by scheduling / attending a retreat or making a donation will allow our conference center to continue representing our region with world class hospitality and facilities for retreats and conferences, as well as Happenings, gatherings, receptions, picnics and other events for both young and old.  

How to Give to the SECC?

Special donation envelopes are available at churches throughout the year and especially on SECC Sunday. You may also make donations on-line at the Solomon Center's website, www.solomoncenter.org/support. Please feel free to drop your envelope in the offering plate at your church or mail it to the SECC or donate online.

More information about the Solomon Episcopal Conference Center can be found on their website: www.solomoncenter.org. 
 

Taize is a form of worship that originated in France. The focus is on ecumenical worship that is reflective and contemplative. St. Anna's is blessed to once again offer this deep and powerful experience in collaboration with Music Director Greg Tanner. Greg has led such services at St. Anna's, St. Martin's, and various retreats throughout the Diocese. Please join on Wednesday September 24th and November 19th at 6:00 p.m. for this time of reflection, refreshment, and renewal.

Prayer begins with listening to the divine voice, the voice that calls all creation into being, the voice which is life itself. "Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening." Russell L. Bennet 

Mass on the Lot - All Souls Episcopal Church & Community Center will have a series of three worship services in the parking lot to enhance their visibility and provide outreach to the community . The dates are July 27, August 24, and September 28 at 10 o'clock.  Tents will be erecting in the parking lot. A light refreshment will follow, and food will distribute from the Food Pantry, the toiletries from Family-to-Family, as well as clothes and shoes donated.

All are invited to participate and help with the outreach project to the Lower Ninth Ward neighbors. 

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Go to the listing for St. Francis Blessing of the Animals

On Sunday, October 5, 2014 the people of St. Francis Church in Denham Springs will join together for a Celebration of Ministry and the retirement of the Rev. Dan Krutz.  Fr. Krutz began in his ministry in the diocese in  Amite in April of 1974 in a cluster charge as Vicar of Church of the Incarnation; All Saints, Ponchatoula; and Episcopal Chaplain to Southeastern Louisiana University.  He then served as Curate to the Rev. Ralph Kimball at St. Andrew's, New Orleans from 1976-1981.  In September of 1981 he became rector of St. James, Shreveport.   During his time there the congregation raised money for the building of a new Church.  Fr. Krutz left St. James in early 1992 to become Executive Director of the Louisiana Interchurch Conference.  His position at the LIC allowed him, on weekends, to supply, assist in diocesan parishes and later serve in different capacities at a number of congregations including Trinity, Baton Rouge, St. Mary's, Morganza, the former St. Gregory's, Gonzales; St. Matthew's, Houma; Christ Church, Slidell; St. George's, New Orleans; and finally as Priest in Charge at St. Francis, Denham Springs from September 2007 until the present.

Many summers Fr. Krutz served as dean or on staff at Camp Hardtner and also served Chair of the Summer Camping Committee.  He has also been active in Cursillo and in the Happening movement for youth.  Fr. Krutz served as a Deputy or Alternate at a number of General Conventions for both dioceses in Louisiana.

Fr. Krutz and his wife Julie have two adult sons, Eric and Morgan.  After his retirement from active parish ministry, Fr. Krutz will continue his ministry with the LIC.

Sunday, October 5 at 10:30 AM

Red Mass

St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 4499 Sharp Rd, Mandeville

St. Michael's in Mandeville will celebrate a Red Mass at 10:30 am on October 5.  A Red Mass is a mass for lawyers, judges, law professors and students, government officials and all who seek justice and responsibility in government.  Red Masses originated during the Middle Ages and are so named because the clergy wore red vestments to symbolize the Holy Spirit descending in tongues of fire to bring justice on the earth.  The readings will focus on issues of justice and responsibility in the legal profession and government.  October 5 is the day before the "First Monday in October" when the US Supreme Court begins its session. All lawyers, judges, law professors and students, government officials and others who seek justice are invited to attend. St. Michael's will have a breakfast 9 am and all are welcome to attend the breakfast as well.  

October 9-12

19th Annual Women's Creative Process Retreat

Solomon Episcopal Conference Center, 54296 Highway 445, Loranger

"Now I lay me down to sleep..." is how many of us prayed as children. "Our Father, who art in heaven..." may have been our staple in times past and might still be. We have all begged God, "Please", or prayed fervently for a loved one who is hurting. As we have grown older, married, had children or not, and been battered around by life's inevitable challenges, many of us have found that we want, or even need, some additional ways to pray. This year, with the Rev. Anne Maxwell and several presenters from the retreat staff, we will explore and practice some old and some newer ways to pray. We will experiment with art, dance, creative writing, poetry, scripture, dreams and dream images-to name a few. 

You will find a healing and sacred space to celebrate your creativity-God's creativity-
which dwells in each of us, waiting to emerge. You will laugh, may cry and hopefully
rediscover joy you might have forgotten you have. The focus is always on the process and never the product, so please don't worry if you believe you are not "creative". All of God's children are creative and are welcome!! Please come pray with us.
 

Offerings: Worship, art, individual spiritual direction, sacred dance, music, Taize, creative writing, dream work, gentle bodywork (bring comfortable clothes), and renewal.

Fees: Single Room: $403 Dbl/Triple: $325 Deposit $ 214

More information and registration details: http://www.solomoncenter.org/events

Friday, September 26 at 6:00 PM 

Viewing of the Film "Believe Me"

St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 1222 N. Dorgenois St., New Orleans
 

All Souls, St. Anna's and St. Luke's are teaming up to watch the premier of the film "Believe Me." It is a Christian film for youth ages 13 and above.

We're extending the invitation to young people from other communities who may be interested to call St. Luke's office (504-821-0529) now, and plan to join us on Friday, September 26 at 6pm in Gaudet Hall. Snacks will be provided, and the movie will be followed by discussion of the themes.

Our three congregations are purchasing the film and accompanying material for $500 from our budgets. The kids will not be charged but donations (of $1, $2 or $5) will be welcomed.

Saturday, October 18 at 4:30 PM 

Bowling With the Bishop

Rock 'n' Bowl, 3000 S Carrollton Ave., New Orleans
 

Youth, Young Adults, and the Young at Heart are invited to join Bishop Thompson from 4:30-7:00 pm at the Rock 'n 'Bowl for food, bowling, and fellowship. 

Cost: $20 per person in cash or  a check to Diocese of Louisiana. The cost covers
bowling, shoes, food, and drinks. Please RSVP with the number of people attending and for questions please email the Rev'd Canon John Kellogg at jkellogg@edola.org.

Starting Saturday, September 20

Cooking Matter for Families- Free Cooking Classes 

Jericho Road Episcopal Housing Initiative at Christ Church Cathedral, 

2919 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans

Cooking Matters for Families�

A Guided Cooking Class to Help Families
Cook and Buy Healthy, Affordable Foods

Want to cook healthy foods for your family and friends? Need some healthy and delicious recipes? Want to help your family save money at the grocery store?

If you said yes, come join us for a free Cooking Matters for Families six-week cooking course! Every Saturday from September 20 - October 25 from 10:00 AM -12:00 PM.

You'll learn how to:

• Make the most of your food resources
• Cook nutritious, delicious food
• Make the best decisions at the grocery store
• Learn recipes from local chefs
• Read labels and understand basic nutrition

During the class you will receive a:

• FREE groceries every week
• FREE book full of recipes and simple tips on cooking and buying healthy, low-cost foods
• FREE $10 gift card to a local grocery store
• FREE reusable grocery bag
• FREE cutting board and food thermometer 

Contact Kim Washington for more information and to sign up at kimwashington@jerichohousig.org or (504) 895-2886.

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Wednesday, October 1 from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

St. Paul's Educational Series: Healthy Cooking / Busy Lives

St. Paul's Episcopal Church, (O'Ferral Hall) 6249 Canal Blvd, New Orleans 

October 1st will bring our favorite chef, Mark Uddo, to our outdoor kitchen again! He will show us how to cook healthy $20 meals in 20 minutes. And, we will be able to sample his delicious meals which is a great incentive to follow his recipe and fix healthy dinners for our families. It will be a real treat on every level.

The educational series is presented by the St. Paul's Center for Counseling and Education, a free outreach to the community. For more information, contact Jeanne Robertson, Director of the St. Paul's Center for Counseling and Education at  (504) 330-2549, or email jrobertson@stpauls-lakeview.org. 

Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 10:00 - 11:30 AM

Women Leaders in Scripture

Trinity Episcopal Church, 3552 Morning Glory Ave, Baton Rouge

Trinity Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge will be hosting an event in conjunction with the Interfaith Federation on Wednesday, September 24th from 10-11:30 AM entitled "Women Leaders in Scripture".   This class, which will be held as part of Women's Week, will be taught by Rev. Robin McCullough-Bade and is open to the public.  There is no cost for admission, and lunch will be provided.   To get more information about either event or to reserve your spot, visit  http://www.ifedgbr.com/ or call 225- 267-5600.

Thursday, October 2 at 6:30 PM 

Task Form to Reimagine the Episcopal Church (TREC) to hold a 

Churchwide Meeting

As directed in its enabling resolution C095 approved by the 77th General Convention in 2012, the Task Force to Reimagine the Episcopal Church (TREC) will convene a churchwide meeting on October 2 at 7:30 p.m. Easter / 6:30 PM Central

The purpose of the meeting is "to receive responses to the proposed recommendations to be brought forward to the 78th General Convention." 

The meeting will be webcast live from Washington National Cathedral and will be webcast live from Washington National Cathedral and will be viewed at St. James Episcopal Church in the CSF Atrium, on the third floor of the Ministries Center. The meeting is open to the entire church, and there is no fee to attend in person at the National Cathedral, or to watch the live webcast.

The planned format will be short concise presentations followed by substantive question and comment periods. Questions, concerns and comments will be taken from the live audience in addition to email and twitter. Questions can be emailed to reimaginetec@gmail.com or put on Twitter @ReimagineTEC.

TREC plans to draw from the comments, concerns and questions raised during this event to influence and fine-tune proposals currently under consideration during its final meeting immediately following the churchwide gathering on October 3 and 4.

TREC's final report to General Convention is due by November 30 for the 78th General Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah in July 2015.

There has been significant financial underwriting from Trinity Church Wall Street and generous provision of space and technical support by Washington National Cathedral and the Diocese of Washington critical to making this event possible.

The following churches are hosting the TREC webcast in the Diocese of Louisiana (Open to everyone in the Diocese of Louisiana):

• St. James Episcopal Church, 205 N. 4th St, Baton Rouge 
• St. Augustine Episcopal Church, 3412 Haring Dr, Metairie

Saturday, October 4 from 9:00 am - 12:30 PM 

Introduction to Centering Prayer

Come learn and experience the foundational teachings of the basic steps for practicing centering prayer and learn how to respond to thoughts, feelings, and other distractions which affect all practitioners. 

Suggested Donation:   $10 at the door 

dickmoreland@aol.com or 301-537-1065 or  Rev. William Thiele, Ph.D. at william.thiele56@gmail.com or 504-899-3431, Director of the School for Contemplative Living (www.thescl.net)    

Saturday, October 11 from 8:30 am - 10:30 AM 

Training for Prison Visitation

Saturday, October 11 from 10:00 am - 2:00 PM 

Vestry Training Day: Leading, Modeling, Adapting

October 24-26

Godly Play CORE Training

Baton Rouge

Saturday, October 4

35th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair

St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 8833 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge
  

New Orleans 

Friday, September 26 from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday, September 27 from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Rummage Sale

St. Philip's Episcopal Church, 3643 Aurora Dr, New Orleans 

October 2-4

Fall Rummage Sale

Trinity Episcopal Church, 1328 Jackson Ave, New Orleans
  

Saturday, October 11

Thrift Sale at Christ Church Cathedral

Christ Church Cathedral, 2919 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans
  

Month of September 

Of the Earth

Atrium Gallery at Christwood, 100 Christwood Blvd, Covington

Thursday October 9 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Trinty Counseling and Training Center Art Show & Fundraiser

Trinity Episcopal Church, Bishop Polk Hall, 1328 Jackson Ave, New Orleans
  

Friday, October 31 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Lena Dean Perez Memorial Art Show

St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 4499 Sharp Rd, Mandeville

Covington

Sunday, September 21 at 5:00 PM  

Third Sunday Concert Series: Leroy Jones Jazz Quintet

Christ Episcopal Church, 120 S. New Hampshire St, Convington

New Orleans 

Every Tuesday at 6:00 PM   

Organ & Labyrinth with Albinas Prizgintas

Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave, New Orleans

Sunday, September 21 at 5:00 PM   

Trinity Artist Series: Scenes from the Old World

Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave, New Orleans

Sunday, September 28 at 5:00 PM   

Trinity Artist Series: Music and Dance

Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave, New Orleans

Sunday, October 5 at 5:00 PM   

Trinity Artist Series: Pete Seger Sing-along with Fr. Ron and Friends

Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave, New Orleans

2nd Annual Tee It Up With the Bishop Golf Tournament

"I'm excited about the Tee It Up With the Bishop golf tournament. It is my hope to build relationships while we support ministries around the diocese. I promise you will have a good day. So, dust off the clubs and join me  October 13 to 'Tee It Up.'"

-Bishop Morris K. Thompson, Jr.

Date and location:

Monday, October 13th, 2014

Audubon Park Golf Course

6500 Magazine St., New Orleans

Schedule of events:

7:30 AM Breakfast & Registration 

8:30 AM Shotgun Start

After Tournament: Catered Lunch & Awards

Benefiting: 

St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Day School, Baton Rouge

To register:

Download the brochure or register online here.

Question or more information:

Contact Deacon Mark Hudson

daniel.mark.hudson@ms.com
 or 225-270-4521

Sponsorship opportunities are still available:

The Roots of Anglicanism

An Exploration of our Anglican History, Heritage and

Historic sites in England

Upon arrival in England, we will begin an historic 10-day/9 night journey to the significant sites of Anglicanism, and the roots of our own Episcopal Church, in England- London, Winchester, Canterbury, Cambridge, Durham, and York, as well as to other historical sites along the way.  We will enjoy many private tours of great cathedrals, churches and sites, experiencing different forms of worship (from Evensong, to the Eucharist, to prayer services) in these amazing places, often with special seating.  We will hear some of the great choirs of England and hear some of the grandest organs of the world played by the musicians who know them best.  Guides and guest speakers, with particular expertise in the places we visit and in church history, will guide us through this extraordinary experience.  You are invited to join us for this unique opportunity to explore our common Anglican heritage!

April 10 - 20, 2015

Price:

For further information:

Deacon Mark Hudson

Email Daniel.mark.hudson@ms.com or dmhudson@cox.net

Cell 225-270-4521 please leave name and short message indicating the call is concerning the trip.

Office phone 225-237-3114

Registration & deposit deadline: 

October 15, 2014

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