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7/31/2020 - Louisiana NOW Podcast: Dismantling Racism: Anti-Blackness

In this episode of Louisiana NOW, we look back at the final ... read more

7/21/2020 - A New Web Site Experience

You talked. We listened. We got busy.    After months of hard work, we are excited to announce our newly designed website officially. ... read more

7/19/2020 - Louisiana NOW Podcast: A Conversation with Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey

In this episode of Louisiana NOW, we catch up with Bishop ... read more

7/15/2020 - Finding Peace in an Anxious World

A five part, in-depth Spiritual Growth course sponsored by Louisiana Conference United Methodist Women Finding Peace in an Anxious ... read more

7/12/2020 - Louisiana United Methodists Stand Against Racism

Racism is a sin. As Christians, we know and proclaim that racism is a sin. But what's next? How do we help eradicate racism and foster ... read more

7/11/2020 - Louisiana NOW Podcast: Dismantling Racism: White Privilege

In Episode 2 of a special series of episodes regarding ... read more

7/11/2020 - Masks Required, Responding to a Rise in Cases

Beginning Monday, masks will be required by the state of Louisiana when entering any establishment statewide. This includes church. read more

7/10/2020 - Jennifer Swann, New Conference Lay Leader

Jennifer Swann is the new Conference lay leader for the new quadrennium, replacing Terell Deville. Swann, a member of University United... read more

7/3/2020 - Louisiana NOW Podcast: Dismantling Racism: A Christian Response

This is a special edition of the Louisiana NOW podcast. Over... read more

7/1/2020 - Fixing the Appointments, Virtually

Typically, I have the privilege of "fixing" the appointments at the closing of our Annual Conference session. Due to the postponement ... read more

7/1/2020 - 'First-Ever', A Phrase Rev. Karli Pidgeon Knows Well

Rev. Karli Pidgeon is the new District Superintendent of ... read more

7/1/2020 - UMC Town Hall: Dismantling Racism

The upcoming July 4th holiday has many of us in the United States thinking about our nation's history. read more

6/18/2020 - Louisiana NOW Podcast: No Pain, No Growth: A Conversation with Dr. Craig Gilliam

Dr. W. Craig Gilliam joins us to discuss how we can listen ... read more

6/15/2020 - Louisiana NOW Podcast: New to Town: The Story of Rev. Gregg Taylor

Imagine moving over 1,000 miles to a new appointment. Rev. ... read more

6/10/2020 - Being Part of the Solution, Anti-Racism Resources

The work of studying and sharing anti-racism is an integral part of our call as Jesus followers.  We have compiled a list of resources... read more

6/9/2020 - Louisiana NOW Podcast: Remember Our Why: A Conversation with Rev. Junius Dotson

The 2020 Annual Conference in June would have featured Rev. ... read more

6/8/2020 - Grant Applications

Peace With Justice Grant Application Purpose: To support programs, projects, and training (workshops, conferences, and study tours) ... read more

6/4/2020 - Guidelines for Worship in Phase 2

On Thursday, June 4, Governor John Bel Edwards issued a proclamation officially moving Louisiana to Phase Two of Reopening. This ... read more

6/4/2020 - Preparing for Cristobal

2020 has brought its fair share of challenges, and it continues with the start of hurricane season. The season began just this week, ... read more

6/2/2020 - Louisiana BMCR Revival

Register today for the Louisiana BMCR Revival read more

6/2/2020 - Louisiana NOW Podcast: Black Methodists for Church Renewal: A Louisiana Revival

In this episode of Louisiana NOW, we visit with Rev. Clifton... read more

6/1/2020 - Bishop Harvey to Serve as Louisiana Area Bishop Through Postponed Jurisdictional Conference

Every four years, each of the five U.S. geographical ... read more

6/1/2020 - Preparing for Hurricane Season

The 2020 hurricane season is upon us and the National Hurricane Center expects this season to be unusually active.  This could mean ... read more

5/26/2020 - An Update from Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey

Ever since the COVID-19 began spreading throughout Louisiana, United Methodist churches have been asked to not hold in-person worship ... read more

5/24/2020 - Noel Memorial UMC Serving During the Pandemic

How do you continue to serve the hungry in your community during a pandemic? That was the challenge faced by Noel Food Pantry, a ... read more

5/22/2020 - Todd Rossnagel, Communicator of the Year

The United Methodist Association of Communicators named Todd Rossnagel, director of communications for the Louisiana Conference, as ... read more

5/21/2020 - Louisiana NOW Podcast: Transformation with Rev. Sam Hubbard

Rev. Sam Hubbard has been appointed as the next Associate ... read more

5/20/2020 - Do Hard Things

We are living in unprecedented times and have experienced a complete shift in ministry methods. Now, as plans for the first phases of ... read more

5/19/2020 - Louisiana NOW Podcast: Launching in the Midst of a Pandemic

Can you imagine launching a church? It doesn’t happen every ... read more

5/18/2020 - Live-Streaming Jesus: Adapting to Preaching On Line

DRESS WITH INTENTION Preachers everywhere are deciding to ... read more

5/17/2020 - Conference, Webinar Regarding Re-Entry Guidelines

Join us Wednesday, May 20th at 3:00 pm for a Conference-wide webinar focused on the re-entry guidelines.  While Governor John Bel ... read more

5/15/2020 - Louisiana NOW Podcast: A Conversation with Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey

In this episode of Louisiana NOW, Todd Rossnagel catches up ... read more

5/14/2020 - Annual Conference 2020: An Update on What's Next

As a result of social distancing and many of the unknowns that we are currently facing concerning COVID-19, Annual Conference 2020 has ... read more

5/11/2020 - Louisiana NOW Podcast: Listen First: A Conversation with Dr. Graham Bodie

In this episode of Louisiana NOW, we visit with past LSU ... read more

5/7/2020 - Re-Entry Guidelines, Considerations and Key Questions

United Methodists in the Louisiana Conference have done and ... read more

5/7/2020 - Louisiana NOW Podcast: A Conversation with Rev. Karli Pidgeon

Rev. Karli Pidgeon is a pastor in the Louisiana Conference ... read more

5/6/2020 - Louisiana NOW Podcast: Listen First: A Conversation with Dr. Graham Bodie

In this episode of Louisiana NOW, we visit with past LSU ... read more

5/1/2020 - Bishop Harvey, President of the Council of Bishops, Gavel Passed During First Virtual COB Meeting

Bishops of the United Methodist Church gathered around ... read more

4/30/2020 - The Latest From Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey; Stay Extended, "Care for Yourself"

From Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey On Monday, Louisiana ... read more

4/28/2020 - Rev. Sam Hubbard to Office of Congregational Development and Transformation

Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey has appointed Rev. Sam Hubbard ... read more

4/28/2020 - Louisiana NOW Podcast: Unleashing the Word and Seeing Pastors as People: A Conversation with Christine Parton Burkett

Christine Parton Burkett has worked with preachers at Duke ... read more

4/28/2020 - UMCOR Launches COVID Response

The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is expanding its efforts in the fight against the novel coronavirus and the disease it... read more

4/27/2020 - E-Panel Discussion: Coronavirus at the Crossroads of Faith and Science

GBHEM E-Resources is preparing its first live e-panel ... read more

4/27/2020 - Houses of Worship: COVID-19 Best Practices Webinar

We hope you are all staying safe and healthy as we face the COVID-19 Pandemic. This virus has forced each faith community to prepare ... read more

4/26/2020 - Mental Health Resources

During this time of heightened stress and uncertainty, we have been working to ensure you and your employees are taken care of and have... read more

4/24/2020 - An Announcement from Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey and the Cabinet of the Louisiana Conference

I have made the decision to appoint Rev. Katie McKay Simpson... read more

4/23/2020 - Louisiana NOW Podcast: The Worst Groundhog Day: A Conversation with Rev. Donnie Wilkinson

It was April 1st, early in the morning, right in the midst ... read more

4/21/2020 - An Update from Bishop Harvey

As we prepare for yet another week of self-isolation, Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey urges all of us to remain patient - and we check in ... read more

4/21/2020 - Louisiana NOW Podcast: Dropped Into the Deep End, Embracing Technology

It was Thursday, March 12th - right in the heart of Lent, ... read more

4/17/2020 - Louisiana NOW Podcast: Angels on the Front Lines

In this episode of Louisiana NOW, Todd Rossnagel visits with Rev. Tiffanie Lyon, associate pastor at First UMC in Slidell and chaplain ... read more

4/16/2020 - COVID-19 DisAbility Resources and Tips

Access to Worship Actions Inclusive on-line worship and group participation  Formatting, preparation, and videotaping Use an easy-to ... read more

4/13/2020 - Bishop Harvey "Amazed" at the Work of Louisiana Pastors

Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey took time out of her Easter ... read more

4/13/2020 - Going on a Virtual Mission

Many of us had planned for months, gathered great teams and were prepared to lead amazing missions to one of our many wonderful mission... read more

4/13/2020 - Tornadoes Impact Easter Sunday

Rev. Chad Brooks, pastor of Foundry United Methodist Church in Sterlington, says running a live stream on Easter Sunday from his ... read more

4/12/2020 - Bishop Harvey's Holy Saturday Message

In the midst of a pandemic and a most unusual Easter worship, Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey shares a word of encouragement and reflects ... read more

4/8/2020 - Louisiana NOW Podcast: Special Edition: The Easter Story

This is a special edition of the Louisiana Now podcast, a ... read more

4/7/2020 - Amid Pandemic, Lydia Patterson Faces Difficulties Due to Border Closing

This report comes to us from David Burke, a colleague of ... read more

4/5/2020 - Louisiana NOW Podcast: Preparing for Easter, A Conversation with Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey

Recently Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey carved out some time ... read more

4/4/2020 - Louisiana NOW Podcast: Online Communion, A Conversation with Rev. Juan Carlos Huertas

The inability for churches to gather, due to ... read more

4/3/2020 - Executive Summary of Recent COVID-19 Legislation from the Office of Missional Engagement and Outreach

NOTE: This web page is updated constantly as new ... read more

4/3/2020 - Statistical Reporting Guidelines

The following Statistical Reporting guidelines are offered as we make our way through this pandemic experience. Continue to track ALL ... read more

4/2/2020 - Louisiana NOW Podcast: An Update from New Orleans, Rev. Johnathan Richardson

Rev. Johnathan Richardson is the pastor of Cornerstone ... read more

4/1/2020 - Helping the Hungry During COVID-19

Food pantries in Louisiana have experienced a tripling of the number of clients. Supplies were at a critical level before COVID-19 and... read more

3/31/2020 - An Announcement from Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey and the Cabinet of the Louisiana Conference

The Cabinet has continued to do its work. We are caring for ... read more

3/31/2020 - Louisiana NOW Podcast: Serving Those in Need

In this episode of Louisiana Now, we focus on the growing need of feeding those who are hungry. Food pantries in Louisiana have ... read more

3/29/2020 - Louisiana NOW Podcast: How to Lead When You Don't Know Where You're Going: A Conversation with Susan Beaumont

How do you lead an organization stuck between an ending and ... read more

3/27/2020 - Louisiana's Foster Care Families Need Your Help

All three campuses of the Methodist Children's Home are still up and running during the pandemic - caring for 142 children with ... read more

3/26/2020 - Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Preliminary Summary and UMC Impact

On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, the Senate passed the Families... read more

3/26/2020 - Louisiana NOW Podcast: "God is in the Response”, A Conversation with Rev. Brian Mercer

Rev. Brian Mercer, pastor of First United Methodist Church, ... read more

3/24/2020 - Louisiana NOW Podcast: Sewing Up to Serve: Helping Those on the Front Lines

There are so many needs in this country as a result of the ... read more

3/23/2020 - An Update from Bishop Harvey: March 23

Today, it is with extreme pain that I ask that all Easter activities be canceled. This includes Easter Sunday in-person worship ... read more

3/22/2020 - Louisiana: Stay At Home Order

To further combat the spread of COVID-19 in Louisiana, Gov. Edwards issued a Stay at Home Order today, March 22, directing all ... read more

3/21/2020 - Holy Communion in the Midst of a Global Pandemic

We are living through a time that has not been experienced in generations. What follows is a series of tools that we hope help each of ... read more

3/21/2020 - Louisiana NOW Podcast: Preaching to an Empty Room, A Conversation with Alyce McKenzie

Our guest today is Rev. Dr. Alyce M. McKenzie, Professor of ... read more

3/20/2020 - Louisiana NOW Podcast: Tips on Tackling Technology

During these days, we are all finding new ways to worship, some of us online. Todd Rossnagel, host of the Louisiana Now podcast and ... read more

3/19/2020 - Employee Assistance Program

In a concerted effort to support clergy and their families during this time, we are pleased to announce an important new benefit that ... read more

3/18/2020 - Louisiana NOW Podcast: The Latest with Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey

Matters in the world are changing on an almost hourly basis.... read more

3/18/2020 - Louisiana NOW Podcast: How Coronavirus is Affecting Ministry in Louisiana

Rev. Lane Cotton Winn is the lead pastor of St. John’s ... read more

3/16/2020 - A Statement from Bishop Harvey: March 16

Today, I am asking you to postpone all in-person gatherings of all sizes and that you explore new and creative alternatives to ... read more

3/16/2020 - Louisiana NOW Podcast: Ministry in the Midst of Coronavirus

In this special edition of the Louisiana NOW podcast, we ... read more

3/14/2020 - Closure of 527 North Blvd.

As we all diligently work to slow the spread of COVID-19 through social distancing, beginning on Monday, March 16, 2020, the Louisiana ... read more

3/13/2020 - Preparing for What's Next, Answering Your Questions

There are a lot of questions from a ministry perspective. To... read more

3/12/2020 - An Updated Statement from Bishop Harvey Regarding Coronavirus

After much consideration and prayer, it is my recommendation... read more

3/10/2020 - Bishop Harvey Responds to COVID 19: "Worship together, sensibly, and with good courage"

Coronavirus, the stock market, the election season - any one... read more

3/10/2020 - Louisiana NOW Podcast: Author and Pastor Matt Rawle

 In this episode of Louisiana NOW, Todd Rossnagel visits ... read more

3/3/2020 - Louisiana NOW Podcast: Money is Important with Rob Fairly

On this episode of Louisiana NOW, Todd Rossnagel visits with... read more

3/2/2020 - Beginning the Hard Work

Delegates from the South Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church met on Feb. 20-22 to interview candidates for bishop and ... read more

2/24/2020 - Louisiana NOW Podcast: The Theology of Missions with Rev. Elaine Burleigh

In this episode of Louisiana NOW, Todd Rossnagel visits with... read more

2/19/2020 - LA Gammon Task Force Hosts Gammon President-Dean at SU Career Fair

The LA Gammon Task Force hosted Dr. Ken Walden, ... read more

2/18/2020 - Louisiana NOW Podcast: Rev. Katie McKay Simpson and Pathways

In this episode of Louisiana NOW, Todd Rossnagel visits with... read more

2/11/2020 - Louisiana NOW Podcast: An Interview with Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey

Todd Rossnagel sits down with Bishop Harvey to discuss ... read more

1/13/2020 - Retirement Deadline

Details for those who are wishing to retire read more

1/12/2020 - "I Wouldn’t Have It Any Other Way", Embrace Launches in Haughton

Embrace Church, a new church inside the Louisiana ... read more

1/8/2020 - Church of the Resurrection Offers Conference on Hospitality

The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection will host ... read more

1/3/2020 - 'Reconciliation and Grace Through Separation', A Statement from Bishop Harvey

Bishop Harvey shares thoughts on the work undertaken by ... read more

12/30/2019 - Looking Ahead to 2020

There's always a lot going on. 2020 will be no different for the United Methodist Church and for the Louisiana Conference. From General... read more

12/19/2019 - United Methodist Church Christmas Campaign: "Not The Only One"

Have you noticed the United Methodist Church Christmas ... read more

12/5/2019 - NOLA Ready Community Emergency Response Training for Houses of Worship

Start off 2020 with a special Nola Ready 2 day training in... read more

11/11/2019 - 2020 Wesley Awards

We will once again celebrate innovative ministry happening across our Conference during Annual Conference 2019. Is there a mission, ... read more

11/6/2019 - Bishop Harvey Elected President, Council of Bishops

During the November meeting of the Council of Bishops in ... read more

10/30/2019 - Episcopal Nominations Due November 15

The Louisiana Annual Conference Delegation has begun a process of discerning episcopal candidates from Louisiana for potential ... read more

10/24/2019 - Honduras Mission Trip

In 2011, working with United Methodist Missionaries in Honduras, St. Luke-Simpson United Methodist Church sent its first team into ... read more

10/15/2019 - An Update from Manos Juntas Mexico

A ministry of the Eastern Conference of the Methodist Church of Mexico. read more

10/11/2019 - United Methodist Men Give Day

United Methodist Men is expanding its mission to enable all men and all youth to have an on-growing relationship with Jesus Christ. As ... read more

9/27/2019 - Global Mission Fellows Program

The Global Mission Fellows Program is accepting applications through Jan. 7, 2020. This two-year program is a wonderful way for young ... read more

9/23/2019 - World Communion Sunday, October 6

“In remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living ... read more

9/16/2019 - Save the Dates!

Save the Dates! Annual Conference 2020 will be held June 10-13, 2020 in Shreveport in the Shreveport Convention Center. If you would ... read more

9/10/2019 - ArkLaTex Lectures to Feature Rev. Dr. Paul Scott Wilson, Premier Teacher of Preachers

One of this generation’s leading scholars in homiletics will... read more

9/2/2019 - Close to Home

Big Spring is my hometown. My brother and his family, and many, many cousins still live in this small West Texas town. It is common for... read more

8/22/2019 - Methodist College Day

You are invited to the 2019 United Methodist College Day, held September 29 from 3-5pm at First United Methodist in Baton Rouge. There... read more

8/12/2019 - Back-To-School, From Belle Chasse to Rio Bravo

When it comes to church calendars, there are two primary seasons: Easter and Christmas. If you ask any pastor, next on the list might ... read more

8/6/2019 - A Call to Discipleship: Living as Disciples of a Non-Violent Lord in a Time of Violence

UMC bishops call for discipleship; urge end to white ... read more

8/4/2019 - "Resist evil, injustice, and oppression in whatever forms they represent"

Like so many of you, I am growing weary of the violence in ... read more

7/13/2019 - Welcome to Town

Ask any pastor, and they will quickly tell you there are moments in ministry that you simply cannot train for or expect.   Right now, ... read more

7/10/2019 - Bracing for Barry

All Louisianians have eyes toward the Gulf as we continue to monitor the developments of the storm, which could be named Barry.  The ... read more

7/8/2019 - Registration Now Open for Leadership Institute 2019

Registration is now open for Leadership Institute 2019, held... read more

6/26/2019 - A Sunday of Solidarity for Suffering Children

From UMCOR: In light of the recent news about children in U.S. government holding facilities along the U.S.-Mexico border, the United ... read more

6/25/2019 - Looking Back at Annual Conference 2019

The Theme: In Love The theme “Making Disciples, Transforming the World,” which began in 2018, continued at this year’s Annual ... read more

6/13/2019 - Serena Eckert Joins the Office of Congregational Development and Transformation

The Louisiana Conference is excited to announce that Serena ... read more

6/13/2019 - The Louisiana Delegation: Annual Conference Election Results

Every quadrennium at Annual Conference, delegates from all ... read more

6/11/2019 - Petition #1

Even those who disagreed with Andrew Smith’s petition admired the lay delegate from Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church in New ... read more

6/11/2019 - The Gift of Love

Can you imagine if you were just a casual observer today? Or what if you stumbled into this space or maybe on the live stream. The pomp... read more

6/10/2019 - Episcopal Address, Annual Conference 2019

The love of God is here!  The love of God is here to stay,  Embracing those who walk God’s way! Embracing those who walk God’s way! ... read more

5/15/2019 - Bishop Harvey Previews Annual Conference 2019

This year’s Annual Conference will be a critical time for us to gather as the faithful people called Louisiana United Methodists. Last... read more

5/6/2019 - Jessica Lowe Reports on Her Interreligious Pilgrimage

The Council of Bishops recently sponsored Rev. Jessica Lowe,... read more

5/3/2019 - #RustonStrong

Two people were killed, and more than 1,200 homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed. Officials estimate that approximately 500 ... read more

5/1/2019 - 'Attitude of Gratitude' Is Focus at Foundation’s Annual Meeting

“An Attitude of Gratitude” was the theme at the United ... read more

4/29/2019 - Bishop Harvey Reflects on Judicial Council Rulings

As many of you may have heard by now, the Judicial Council, (the Supreme Court of the United Methodist Church) delivered its rulings on... read more

4/27/2019 - Judicial Council Rules on Traditional Plan

Recently, the Judicial Council, known as The United Methodist Church’s top court, ruled on portions of the Traditional Plan, adopted by... read more

4/15/2019 - Nominations

Nancy Hopkins Local Church Membership: Rayne Memorial UMC District: New Orleans Why Do You Want To Serve? As a delegate to General ... read more

4/12/2019 - Bishop Harvey Responds to Church Fires in Louisiana

While authorities continue to investigate the fires of four ... read more

4/10/2019 - Engagement Beyond The Walls Workshop

The African American Church Vitality Task Force invites you to Engagement Beyond The Walls Workshop, Saturday, May 4, 2019, from ... read more

4/9/2019 - Office of Missional Outreach and Engagement

Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey is pleased to announce Rev. Elaine Burleigh as the new Director of the Conference Office of Missional ... read more

4/4/2019 - Church Transformation: Come and See

After a year of working with pilot churches, we are ready to officially roll out the Church Transformation Process for the small ... read more

3/5/2019 - 2020 Oberammergau Passion Play

Join Bishop Cynthia Harvey & Jim and Lynette DeLaune for this exciting 10-day tour to Germany, Austria, and Prague.  You'll explore ... read more

3/4/2019 - Clergy Spouse Retreat

Fill Me Up, Lord Spouses of clergy are often working hard behind the scenes to meet the expectations of so many – their mates, their ... read more

2/24/2019 - A Gift Two Years in the Making

Most of the 864 delegates arriving in St. Louis, Missouri for the Special Called Session of the General Conference, have been focused ... read more

2/13/2019 - An Engraved Thank You

Since the flood of 2016, Latasha Zachary of White Castle had endured daily living in a 70-year-old mold-filled trailer with a caved-in ... read more

2/4/2019 - 2020 Holy Land Tour with Bishop Harvey

Join Bishop Harvey the Louisiana Conference for this exciting 10-day tour to the Holy Land visiting sites from the Sea of Galilee area... read more

2/4/2019 - Prayers for Bishop Harvey and Cabinet

Bishop Harvey and the Cabinet of the Louisiana Conference have been in Woodworth this week starting the process known as 'inventory', ... read more

1/29/2019 - Wesley Center Stained Glass Windows

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and the 2005 levee failures, the Louisiana Annual Conference made the difficult decision to sell ... read more

1/18/2019 - Church of the Resurrection Offers Two Conferences April 4-5

The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection is excited ... read more

12/6/2018 - Pineville First United Methodist Church's United Methodist Men Receive Volunteers of the Year Recognition

Pineville First United Methodist Church's United Methodist ... read more

11/28/2018 - UMC Christmas Tour Returns to Shreveport

Those visiting Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets in Bossier City with visions of sugarplums might also get a glimpse of the true meaning of ... read more

11/25/2018 - Pidgeon to Strengthen Congregational Transformation Office

After an exhaustive search, the Louisiana Conference has ... read more

11/9/2018 - Reflecting On The Week

For the past week, I have been at the Council of Bishops meeting in St. Simons Island, GA. The work has been important, at times ... read more

9/20/2018 - "That We May Live Together"

“…the call was still there. What did it sound like? Something like: “Step out. Serve abroad. I have plans for you.” This is the call ... read more

9/13/2018 - Florence: How to Help

Hurricane Florence has brought catastrophic damage to the Carolinas. In fact, the storm is larger than North Carolina itself and is ... read more

9/6/2018 - Annual Conference 2019: On The Move

The 49th session of Annual Conference, scheduled for June 9-12, 2019, (Sunday - Wednesday) will be moving from the Gold Dome to the ... read more

8/20/2018 - Rick Wheat Honored

The Louisiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics recently held its annual meeting and during the meeting, Rick Wheat, CEO of... read more

7/11/2018 - Dreams Do Come True

During the Essence Festival in New Orleans, the Apex Youth Center was designated as a destination for the day of service campaign. ... read more

7/11/2018 - Resetting the Vision

The African American Church Vitality Task Force invites churches and congregations interested in creating and understanding the vision ... read more

6/18/2018 - Way Forward

During the Annual Conference session in Shreveport this year, Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey provided an update from the Commission on a ... read more

6/13/2018 - Daughenbaugh Matheny and Hutchinson Scholarships

In 1950, the Howard L. Daughenbaugh Memorial Scholarship was established by the Board of Laity of the Louisiana Conference of The ... read more

6/13/2018 - Wesley Center: Thriving and Growing

The website for the Wesley Center in Woodworth invites retreat and conference goers to “Meet in the Middle,” a reference to its ... read more

6/12/2018 - Videos from Annual Conference

We've compiled a list of various videos that were featured at Annual Conference 2018.  DVD's of the Episcopal Address, both talks by ... read more

6/11/2018 - Annual Conference 2018: Looking Back

Making Disciples; Transforming the World: Together The 48th session of the Louisiana Annual Conference was held June 6-9, 2018 in ... read more

6/9/2018 - Signs and Wonders

Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey Celebration of Ministry Service, Louisiana Annual Conference June 9, 2018   Long, long ago and far, far ... read more

6/8/2018 - Answering the Call

From licensed local pastors to deacons and elders, many were recognized at Annual Conference 2018. read more

6/8/2018 - In Memoriam...

The Louisiana Conference mourns and remembers those who we've lost in the past year and those who gave so much, so faithfully to a life... read more

6/7/2018 - Are We Yet Alive?

Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey's Episcopal Address to the Louisiana Conference, June 7, 2018. read more

5/31/2018 - 2018 Retirees

Join us in honoring those who have faithfully served the Louisiana Annual Conference and are retiring in 2018. Pam Crews Dr. Pam... read more

5/25/2018 - Centenary to Digitize Louisiana United Methodist Women Publications

SHREVEPORT, LA — The Centenary College of Louisiana Archives... read more

5/25/2018 - Getting Ready

Hurricane season doesn't start until June 1 but that hasn't stopped the tropics from actively threatening our area.  A tropical system... read more

5/17/2018 - VIM Training

Volunteers In Mission is a grassroots movement within The United Methodist Church designed to provide an official channel whereby ... read more

5/15/2018 - Know Someone Headed to College?

Young adulthood is the most decisive time for determining whether kids who grow up in the church will persist as lifelong Christian ... read more

4/13/2018 - Praying for Peace

From Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey: It’s never comforting to look on TV and see a headline reading “U.S. Bombs Syria”. This evening, ... read more

4/11/2018 - Church Historian Workshop

Zachary United Methodist Church hosted a district workshop for Church Historians January 24, 2018.  Chris Brown, Archivist of Centenary... read more

3/27/2018 - Annual Conference 2018: Making Disciples, Transforming the World

The Louisiana Annual Conference Design Team is busy ... read more

3/24/2018 - 'And a child shall lead them...'

Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey Today, on my way to the Wesley Center in Woodworth, Louisiana for “Confirmation Day with the Bishop,” I ... read more

3/13/2018 - "Here for the Long Haul"

Louisiana Conference remains vigilant on the front lines of disaster relief Like everyone else caught up in the Great Baton Rouge ... read more

3/8/2018 - International Women's Day, A Reflection from Bishop Harvey

From Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey:  This week while ... read more

3/2/2018 - Upper Room Prayer Line Support

Recently, the United Methodist Men met in Nashville where the Louisiana Conference received significant recognition for raising the ... read more

3/1/2018 - Strong Methodist Connection to Kairos on Death Row

There was a quiet hush in the back conference room of the Magnuson Hotel in St. Francisville, Louisiana where the Angola Kairos team ... read more

2/28/2018 - Council of Bishops Meeting

DALLAS - What is Christ’s way forward for doing mission and ministry in the worldwide United Methodist Church? That is the question ... read more

2/15/2018 - Rev. Dr. Derrick Hills Appointed District Superintendent

Rev. Dr. Derrick D. Hills has been appointed as a District ... read more

2/14/2018 - A Collective Ash Wednesday

Today, United Methodist pastors from around Shreveport and Bossier City came together on Valentine’s Day in the name of “Christ’s Love”... read more

2/8/2018 - Connectional Ash Wednesday

United Methodist pastors from around Shreveport and Bossier City are coming together on Valentine’s Day in the name of “Christ’s Love”.... read more

1/12/2018 - Clergy Convocation

Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey has asked all clergy under appointment to hold April 23-24, 2018 for a gathering. Together, we will ... read more

1/4/2018 - Brand Design | Annual Conference 2018

The Design Team for the United Methodist Church of the Louisiana Annual Conference is seeking a design to brand Annual Conference 2018.... read more

1/3/2018 - See All the People

Discipleship Ministries believes that for too long The United Methodist Church has looked for a quick fix to help guide our ... read more

12/29/2017 - Top Ten Stories of 2017

From social media to Louisiana NOW emails, there were plenty of stories published by the Communications department of the Louisiana ... read more

12/12/2017 - Laity Day Retreat

The Board of Laity would like you to save the date for the day-long laity retreat February 24th from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm at the Wesley ... read more

12/7/2017 - Work Still Needed, Teams Forming Now

It's been nearly 500 days since the August floods of 2016 and there is still plenty of work to be done.  Meanwhile, to the west, the ... read more

12/6/2017 - Academy for Spiritual Formation

Since 1983 Upper Room Ministries® has offered a place for spiritually hungry pilgrims, whether clergy or lay, through the two-year ... read more

11/30/2017 - Finding Jesus

The year was 1943.  America was in the midst of the second world war. Battles were raging all across the globe and American troops ... read more

11/27/2017 - Confronting Racism Like Christians

Save the Date! For those of you in the Baton Rouge District, we want to make sure you are aware of a special event in January. "... read more

11/27/2017 - UMC Christmas Tour Comes to Louisiana

What’s the true meaning of Christmas? Christmas celebrates closeness. It celebrates God coming close to humans in the form of Baby ... read more

11/8/2017 - Bishop Harvey Elected President-Designate

At this week’s Council of Bishop’s meeting in Lake Junaluska, North Carolina, Louisiana Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey was elected ... read more

11/6/2017 - Using Facebook LIVE for Prayers

Last week, the Louisiana Conference was asked to hold the United Methodist Church, and in turn the Commision on a Way forward in ... read more

10/27/2017 - Neighborly Love

In December of 2016, members of the Texas Annual Conference's cabinet traveled to Baton Rouge Louisiana where they helped repair ... read more

10/27/2017 - Sager Brown Celebrates 150 Years

By Sherise Henry A legacy of service, sacrifice and love were celebrated Saturday, October 21st as UMCOR Sager Brown recognized its 150... read more

10/10/2017 - 1,500 Miles to Help

UMC “hands and feet of Christ” stretch from New York to Louisiana read more

9/18/2017 - Centenary Partners with Perkins School of Theology

When Dr. Craig C. Hill, Dean of the Perkins School of Theology, walks around the campus of Centenary College, a school affiliated with ... read more

9/13/2017 - Blessed to Bless

August 2016 flood gives ERT member new perspective on helping others read more

9/13/2017 - Laity Retreat: Deepening Faith & Igniting Ministry

A letter from Terrel DeVille, Louisiana Conference Lay Leader Greetings to All, I want to personally invite you to attend a very ... read more

9/8/2017 - Now Accepting Teams For Harvey Relief

At this time, the Office of Missional Outreach and Engagement is accepting teams (4 or more persons) to register and assist those ... read more

9/4/2017 - BMCR Fall Revivals

The Louisiana BMCR (Black Methodists for Church Renewal) will be holding Fall District Revivals to revive, renew, and restore churches ... read more

9/4/2017 - ERT Training

The Louisiana Conference is constantly in need of certified ERT responders. Early Response Teams (ERT's) fill a specific need in the ... read more

9/4/2017 - World Communion Sunday, Oct. 1

World Communion Sunday is Sunday October 1st. read more

9/2/2017 - A Trailer Full of Love

It was Tuesday morning in Sulphur, Louisiana, and Rev. Austin Rinehart, an associate pastor of Henning Memorial United Methodist ... read more

9/1/2017 - A Coordinated Response

Watch as Rev. Laraine Teel Waughtal, Director of the Office of Missional Outreach and Engagement, and Rev. Roger Templeton stand near ... read more

8/30/2017 - Flood Bucket Locations

The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is currently working with disaster coordinators and early response teams in Louisiana ... read more

8/30/2017 - Southwest Louisiana Fearing More Flooding

Rev. Roger Templeton is asking for Christians all over the world to pray for God's guiding hand of mercy in south Louisiana.  ... read more

8/25/2017 - Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts

A statement from Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Usually, we are honored when... read more

8/24/2017 - Preparing for the Worst, Praying for the Best

As Harvey threatens the east coast of Texas and portions of south Louisiana, the Louisiana Annual Conference is prepared to respond in ... read more

8/18/2017 - Looking Back at Flood Recovery

By Betty Backstrom  Aug. 18, 2017 | Baton Rouge, LA A year ago, Louisiana experienced historic flooding that affected thousands, ... read more

8/18/2017 - Bishop Harvey Looks Back at 2016 Flood

I remind you - this is when the Connection is at its best, when we support one another when we're called to love our neighbor in ... read more

8/18/2017 - A Word from Bishop Harvey on Charlottesville

As I watch the news feed from Charlottesville, VA come across my phone, my heart aches. Many of you have reminded us of perhaps the ... read more

8/18/2017 - Buddy Camp: "A God-Send"

By Bill Sumrall First United Methodist Church Alexandria Michelle Smith's oldest son, Casen, joined Buddy Camp at FUMC Alexandria ... read more

8/18/2017 - Grants for Vital Conversations and Peace-Making

Vital Conversations Grant  The Louisiana Annual Conference Commission on Religion and Race is seeking to fund initiatives up to $500 ... read more

8/8/2017 - The DNA of Christians

“It is always about being the hands and feet and presence of Christ during the most difficult and vulnerable times in people’s lives,” ... read more

8/7/2017 - Save the Dates: Annual Conference 2018

Save the Dates!  The dates for Annual Conference 2018 have been secured. Mark your calendars for June 6-9 in Shreveport/Bossier.   ... read more

8/6/2017 - Wonder, Love and Praise: Sharing a Vision of The Church

From the opening words of Wonder, Love, and Praise: “United... read more

7/31/2017 - The Hope for Transformation

Rev. Dr. Gloria Fowler is just weeks into serving as new Director of Congregational Transformation and New Church Development for the ... read more

7/17/2017 - Office of Treasurer

In June, Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey announced the appointment of Rev. Jan Curwick as the New Orleans District Superintendent. This ... read more

7/11/2017 - Email Addresses

In an effort to streamline communications across the various districts in Louisiana, email addresses for district contacts have ... read more

7/11/2017 - Mission u: Education for the Transformation of the World

Mission u: Learning Together for the Transformation of the ... read more

6/26/2017 - Episcopal Address: 2017

View either a condensed version or the entire version of Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey's Episcopal Address from Annual Conference 2017. read more

6/22/2017 - Update on the McCormick's In Africa

A year ago, during Annual Conference 2016, family and friends of the Louisiana Annual Conference watched David and Elizabeth McCormick ... read more

6/20/2017 - Keeping an Eye on Cindy

Tropical Storm Cindy, the first named storm of the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season, is expected to make landfall along the Louisiana ... read more

6/19/2017 - Complete Your Church Library

From time to time, the Conference Office comes across old Journals and other periodicals that need to find a new home. If your church ... read more

6/16/2017 - Happening | 25th Anniversary

This July, the Louisiana United Methodist Happening will celebrate its 25th anniversary. It all started in July of 1992 when three ... read more

6/13/2017 - A Pledge Made, A Promise Kept

2017 marked the 25th Anniversary of the founding of Africa University. At their spring meeting, the Conference Council on Finance and ... read more

6/9/2017 - Bishop Harvey Delivers Episcopal Address at Annual Conference 2017

<br /> <br /> Amazing Grace!  Sisters and ... read more

6/7/2017 - Important Announcement Regarding the New Orleans District

Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey is pleased to announce the ... read more

6/5/2017 - Building Spiritual Muscles

Sabrina Short is the latest Louisiana United Methodist author. Short, who attends Thomas United Methodist Church in Kenner Louisiana, ... read more

5/11/2017 - Imagination Expo

United Methodists from all across Louisiana are gearing up for Annual Conference 2017, June 7-10. Annual Conference is a time for ... read more

5/10/2017 - Congregational Transformation

The mission of the Louisiana Annual Conference is simple, yet complex. "Make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the ... read more

5/10/2017 - Annual Conference 2017 App

All you need to know about Annual Conference 2017 is as close as your phone. The Louisiana Annual Conference has launched an app ... read more

5/3/2017 - Community Conversations

Broadmoor United Methodist Church will host “Community Conversations: A Safe Place for Dialogue” this Saturday, May 6 from 10:00 a.m. ... read more

5/3/2017 - Prayers for Peace

Brothers and Sisters in Christ, While the city of Baton Rouge, the world and even our church faces anxious times, as people of faith, ... read more

4/28/2017 - "Continue To Pray For Our Church"

While some may be pleased with this decision, there are others who are not. I invite us to continue to pray for our church and the ... read more

4/26/2017 - Digitizing the Past for the Future

This story is courtesy Centenary College of Shreveport: The Centenary College of Louisiana Archives and Special Collections has ... read more

4/25/2017 - Praying for the Judicial Council and the UMC

Bishop Harvey: "As the day unfolds and the Judicial Council of the United Methodist Church prepares to begin their work, I invite you ... read more

4/20/2017 - A Resurrection Story

“We know that in all things, God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28... read more

3/30/2017 - Ginghamsburg Returns to Louisiana

Susan Barbin is used to odd things in her house. ? After all, she has a rooster named Pearl who she rescued and nursed back to health ... read more

3/30/2017 - Office of Missional Outreach and Engagement

As flood waters began to rise in south Louisiana, Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey knew the state, its churches, and its residents had a ... read more

3/29/2017 - Children's Ministry event trains, resources, inspires

The Children’s Ministry Learning Lab held Feb. 17-18 at ... read more

3/22/2017 - Innovative Plan for New Orleans District Announced

Mission field appointments are the priority for the bishop and the cabinet.  Often, during the appointive season, the bishop and ... read more

3/21/2017 - Shreveport District plans Fruitful Conversations

The Shreveport District UMC is offering a time of interactive learning and development for Fruitful Conversations guided by Dr. Craig ... read more

3/20/2017 - St. Mark UMC makes big impact with Free Clothing Store

St. Mark United Methodist Church in Opelousas is engaging ... read more

3/20/2017 - Where Angels Dare to Dance

An exciting new offering from Just Peace: Louisiana's own Dr. Craig Gilliam, who works on the staff of the Louisiana Annual ... read more

3/17/2017 - Windows, Doors, Floors and Crawfish

The Rev. Jenny Seylar got her first taste of boiled crawfish while serving recently on a disaster response team in the Baton Rouge ... read more

3/14/2017 - Bold Imagination: Annual Conference 2017

More than 1,000 United Methodists will gather in the Shreveport/Bossier area for AC2017: Bold Imagination June 7-10 to worship, share ... read more

3/7/2017 - United Methodist physician turns author with 'God First'

Bryan G. Sibley, MD, is a pediatrician in Lafayette, La. and... read more

3/1/2017 - Lakeview UMC, Minden goes 'fishing for souls'

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (Office of Fisheries) and Lakeview United Methodist Church in Minden recently hosted... read more

2/27/2017 - Lakeview UMC Honored

Lakeview United Methodist Church in Shreveport was recently honored by the Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation for its continued ... read more

2/23/2017 - God's Grace Came From Within

DeWitt Perkins is a member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church in New Orleans, a church close to the path of tornadoes earlier this ... read more

2/23/2017 - Methodist Communicators To Gather in New Orleans

The United Methodist Association of Communicators are gathering in New Orleans March 22-24 for its annual convention and you are ... read more

2/16/2017 - Honoring 783 Years of Praise

On Sunday, February 26, 2017 following worship at St. Mark United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge, the congregation and staff will have... read more

2/13/2017 - Louisiana United Methodist helps edit Book of Discipline

Take a minute to read the inspiring story of Dianne ... read more

2/13/2017 - The Power and Necessity of ERT

If there has been one constant in the state of Louisiana in the past year, sadly, it has been the number of natural disasters wreaking ... read more

2/9/2017 - Tornado Response

The Louisiana Conference is making a call out to deploy in-conference ERTs in response to the tornado in New Orleans East.  We are ... read more

2/8/2017 - Tornado Outbreak

A message from Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey: As we wake this morning in Louisiana, we continue to assess the damage from the outbreak ... read more

2/6/2017 - Fresh Expressions: Winning Programs

After careful and prayerful review of the applications submitted and in conjunction with the criteria necessary to be considered for a ... read more

2/4/2017 - Children’s Ministry ‘Learning Lab’ offers innovative training for workers with children and their families

The Children’s Ministry Learning Lab, slated Feb. 17-18 at ... read more

1/22/2017 - Hold Up Your Corner

When civil unrest broke out in Ferguson, Missouri following the shooting death of 18-year old Michael Brown, the city would erupt into ... read more

1/22/2017 - Hope in Vernon Parish

Remembering the day they waked from sleep to receive the text message that screamed, “You only have minutes to evacuate!” is a sobering... read more

1/12/2017 - Harry Denman Evangelism Award

For more than 30 years, The Foundation for Evangelism has celebrated United Methodist clergy, laity and youth for their outstanding ... read more

1/10/2017 - Texas Cabinet sends disaster response team to Louisiana

Members of the Texas Annual Conference cabinet recently ... read more

12/30/2016 - Early Response Training in Louisiana

Louisiana Early Response teams are “on the ground” across South Louisiana bringing personnel, equipment and supplies to areas affected ... read more

12/23/2016 - A Christmas Blessing from Pennsylvania

This Christmas, United Methodists in Louisiana are mindful of our neighbors who were deeply impacted by devastating floods in 2016. ... read more

12/15/2016 - Peoples UMC serves single mothers in 'Central City' New Orleans

In keeping with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the ... read more

12/5/2016 - Little ones gather at Lee's Landing UMC's 'Pray-ground'

It’s a commonly heard story in Louisiana these days.   Like ... read more

12/5/2016 - Louisiana Disaster Response

The Louisiana Conference of the United Methodist Church launches web site to respond to the flood disasters of 2016. read more

11/29/2016 - Michelle Willis Raises Money for Louisiana

Following a benefit concert in Texas, Michelle Willis donates money to the Louisiana Annual Conference to support flood relief efforts ... read more

11/21/2016 - Bishop Harvey Reflects on Tremendous Generosity

As we look ahead to the Thanksgiving holiday, Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey reflects on the tremendous generosity from Methodists all ... read more

11/21/2016 - Fire at David Haas Memorial United Methodist Church in Bunkie

An all-night battle would ensue against a fire authorities ... read more

11/14/2016 - Seeking Musicians

Louisiana United Methodist choirs, praise bands, worship ensemble groups, including liturgical dance teams, and individual musicians ... read more

11/9/2016 - God Is Still God

The months leading up to this election have been long and the words have been ugly. But today, the sun rose and the God of yesterday is... read more

11/8/2016 - Giving Tuesday

There are various ways you can #GIVE to the Louisiana Annual Conference, including efforts to assist with flood relief, continuing to ... read more

10/16/2016 - Episcopalians, Baptists find a home with Methodists post-flooding

Finding yourself in the epicenter of catastrophic flooding ... read more

9/30/2016 - Sager Brown continues to serve the world during disasters

UMCOR Sager Brown Depot is nestled in the heart of “Cajun ... read more

9/26/2016 - Taylor Swift Donates to Louisiana Annual Conference

Taylor Swift continues to help the residents of Louisiana. ... read more

9/22/2016 - Lydia Patterson students bring 'gift of hope' to Louisiana

The students of the Lydia Patterson Institute in El Paso ... read more

9/13/2016 - After Louisiana floods, Bibles bring comfort

Three family Bibles were found in Stephanie Hope's flooded home in Louisiana.   Of all that I lost in the great flood of 2016 — ... read more

9/13/2016 - Foundation selects pastors for Leadership Class

The United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana has selected four young Louisiana pastors to sponsor for the Advanced Pastoral Leadership ... read more

9/13/2016 - Methodist connection seen throughout disaster response

Melissa Enis, youth director for Grace Community United ... read more

9/7/2016 - Local churches help sister congregation after floods

On Labor Day weekend, volunteers from First United Methodist... read more

9/6/2016 - Louisiana Methodist Children's Home residents share 'Buckets of Hope'

In the New Testament, Hebrews 6:19 reads, “We have this hope... read more

8/31/2016 - School's in session at Broadmoor UMC

Broadmoor United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge knows what it means to fulfill the Louisiana Conference’s “vision and preferred future... read more

8/29/2016 - "Together, We Are Stronger"

On this, the 11th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, I am reminded once again of the resilience of the people of Louisiana. read more

8/29/2016 - Louisiana UMC pastor hails 'power of the connection'

Early in the morning on the Friday of the recent “big rain,”... read more

8/28/2016 - St. Andrew's UMC provides a 'shoulder to cry with'

“Pray for each other, its important.” The Rev. Tom Howe, pastor of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge, ends every ... read more

8/26/2016 - 'Faith of a mustard seed' fuels small church response efforts

Frequently, smaller churches feel that they are limited in ... read more

8/26/2016 - Acadiana District churches hold 'Back to School Bash' at Sager Brown Depot

It was Aug. 6, and although the weather forecast seemed ... read more

8/26/2016 - When the desire to help outweighs everything

Whether you speak to the church secretary, a youth volunteer or the senior pastor, the reaction is all the same, “We just love Ryan!” ... read more

8/24/2016 - Reflection from Rev. Jay Hogewood

Below is a reflection from Rev. Jay Hogewood, pastor of St. John's United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge, LA.  He shares an honest ... read more

8/23/2016 - First UMC, Baton Rouge finds small miracles in midst of tragedy

When the flood waters began to rise in his Watson home just ... read more

8/21/2016 - St. Luke's UMC 'hangs on tight' in wake of flooding

“Alright, resurrection people. We’re getting ready to ... read more

8/21/2016 - We Will Get Through This

When you read the numbers, your eyes literally do a double take.  There are 137,000 residents in Livingston Parish and over 105,000 of... read more

8/20/2016 - One Week Later

Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey shares her thoughts on the south Louisiana flood after one week. read more

8/19/2016 - Davis is new Disaster Response Director

Debra T. Davis, Ph.D., is serving the Louisiana Conference as the new Disaster Response Director. In this critical role, Davis is ... read more

8/18/2016 - Video highlights devastation from historic flooding in Louisiana

The images tell the story. Louisiana is devastated . . . but... read more

8/15/2016 - How To Help

The flooding in south Louisiana continues as residents in Ascension Parish are now experiencing similar backwater flooding that ... read more

8/13/2016 - "Continue To Pray..."

Greetings church. My prayers continue for the ravaged areas of south Louisiana as we deal with historic flooding and what is sure to ... read more

8/13/2016 - Facebook LIVE Tips

With historic flooding in south Louisiana, some churches will not be able to gather for worship. Facebook LIVE is a great option to ... read more

8/12/2016 - Historic Flooding in South Louisiana

Historic flooding has ravaged south Louisiana. The rain began late Thursday and refused to let up, dumping over 12 inches in as little... read more

8/9/2016 - Back To School, Back To Community

Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey shares her thoughts on the start of school and how it's a time for all of us to support our communities. read more

8/3/2016 - Teddy bear ministry shares smiles and hope with hospitalized children

Rev. Davis Clark, pastor of Warren United Methodist Church ... read more

7/31/2016 - St. Francisville UMC helps local school during 'Servant Saturday'

Nearly 20 members of St. Francisville United Methodist ... read more

7/26/2016 - Spirit Church in New Orleans' 7th Ward offers line dance lessons in its 'canvas cathedral'

Residents of New Orleans’ 7th Ward recently received free ... read more

7/25/2016 - Gretna UMC hosts open conversation on relations between police and community

The call was simple; gather together and talk. It’s exactly ... read more

7/23/2016 - New Life Community Church hosts Pokemon refreshment break on church grounds

As part of their continued effort to engage with the ... read more

7/21/2016 - Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey shares message of prayer and action during TV interview

Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey shared a message of prayer, ... read more

7/21/2016 - Louisiana Conference holds prayer vigil in Baton Rouge for fallen police officers

For the second time in two weeks, more than 200 Baton Rouge ... read more

7/19/2016 - Baton Rouge clergy gather in wake of fatal shooting of police officers

District Superintendent Rev. Ken Irby had Tuesday, July 19 ... read more

7/17/2016 - Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey issues statement regarding Baton Rouge shooting

Friends, My heart is broken yet again! There are simply no... read more

7/17/2016 - Statement from the South Central Jurisdiction College of Bishops

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ: ... read more

7/16/2016 - Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey reassigned to Louisiana Annual Conference

Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey is returning to the Louisiana ... read more

7/16/2016 - Three bishops elected during SCJ Conference in Wichita

The South Central Jurisdiction elected three new bishops ... read more

7/11/2016 - Baton Rouge youth organize peaceful rally in wake of deadly shooting, Wesley UMC offers support

One week ago on July 6, Alton Sterling, a black man, was ... read more

7/11/2016 - Gathering seeks effective ways to engage young people in dialogue about racism

NASHVILLE, Tenn. July 11, 2016 /Discipleship Ministries/ – ... read more

7/8/2016 - Louisiana Conference hosts downtown prayer vigil in wake of Baton Rouge shooting

On Wednesday, July 6, in the wake of Alton Sterling’s death,... read more

7/4/2016 - Africa University student thanks Louisiana Conference for scholarship assistance

The following is a letter which was received by the ... read more

7/4/2016 - First UMC, Zachary sends LAVIM mission team to Rio Bravo, Mexico

Rev. Ricky Willis, pastor of First UMC in Zachary, recently ... read more

6/28/2016 - School backpack drive for Reynosa is in July

Local churches and groups throughout the Louisiana Annual Conference are asked to help students in Reynosa, Mexico by donating ... read more

6/23/2016 - First UMC, Baton Rouge offers spiritual formation leadership academy/Deadline for applications is Aug. 1

First United Methodist of Baton Rouge, in partnership with ... read more

6/21/2016 - ‘NEXT’ empowers collegians to combine faith, gifts and passions to enact change/Early Bird registration ends June 30

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – While pursuing a field of study to help ... read more

6/15/2016 - ‘Sewing with God’ sows seed of hope

By Rev. Billy Turner “Sewing with God,” a ministry of First United Methodist Church in Coushatta, began in 2010 as an outgrowth of a ... read more

6/15/2016 - Behind the Scenes: AC2016: Rooted and Grounded

As I reflect on last week’s Annual Conference, I am overwhelmed by the Spirit’s stirring among us. The new rhythm, I believe, allowed ... read more

6/14/2016 - A Place to Call Home: MacDonell Children’s Services offers a safe place for children

Tom (not his real name), a resident of MacDonell Children’s ... read more

6/14/2016 - For more than 100 years Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home Has Rescued “Lost” Children

For more than 100 years, Louisiana Methodist Children's Home... read more

6/14/2016 - Rev. Mike Slaughter is featured speaker at AC2016: Rooted and Grounded

During Thursday morning's Laity Session held at First United... read more

6/10/2016 - Bishop Harvey preaches during Celebration of Ministry

Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey preached her annual Ordination ... read more

6/9/2016 - Bishop Harvey delivers Episcopal Address

Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey delivered her annual Episcopal Address during the AC2016: Rooted and Grounded Communion Service held the ... read more

6/9/2016 - Wesley Award winners revealed at AC2016: Rooted and Grounded

Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey announced a number of the ... read more

5/31/2016 - LAVIM team serves Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference

Rev. Jon Lord, pastor of First United Methodist Church in ... read more

5/31/2016 - Shepherd’s Market ministry featured on #WeAreMore website

Shepherd’s Market, an outreach ministry of St. John’s United... read more

5/25/2016 - Louisiana Conference seeks staff positions for Disaster Response Ministry

United Methodist Committee on Relief has awarded a $300,000 ... read more

5/24/2016 - Council of Bishops meets post-General Conference

Portland, Oregon: The United Methodist Council of Bishops met on May 21 following the close of General Conference for worship and ... read more

5/22/2016 - Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey: A reflection on General Conference 2016

It is late (very late) on May 21 and I await my “red eye” ... read more

5/18/2016 - United Methodists celebrate success of Imagine No Malaria, launch of Abundant Health Campaign

United Methodist members and leaders, global health ... read more

5/16/2016 - Bishop Harvey speaks at General Conference 2016: “Wear the Robe Like it Matters”

Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey reminded those attending ... read more

5/16/2016 - Hudson provides chalk recording during GC2016

Lauren Hudson, currently serving as an intern for the LSU Wesley Foundation in Baton Rouge, is still basking in the excitement of ... read more

5/16/2016 - Louisiana Avenue UMC selected for #WeAreMore feature video

The Louisiana Conference is proud of Louisiana Avenue UMC, ... read more

5/16/2016 - McCormicks commissioned as missionaries during GC2016

On May 19, along with 27 others, David and Elizabeth ... read more

5/3/2016 - Ingleside United Methodist Church engaging global communities with kits for girls

A faithful group of women are helping Ingleside United ... read more

5/3/2016 - Louisiana Avenue United Methodist Church creates ‘Impact’ through homeless ministry

Louisiana Avenue United Methodist Church is impacting the ... read more

5/3/2016 - Shreveport churches unite through UM-Ignite

When churches work together to impact a community, amazing things can happen. Tommy O’Rear, a member of Sibley United Methodist Church ... read more

5/3/2016 - St. John’s UMC meets community needs for food and communication

Volunteers serving The Shepherd’s Market—a client choice ... read more

4/27/2016 - Rossnagel is new Director of Communication Strategies, Backstrom to serve as Communication Liaison

Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey is pleased to announce Todd ... read more

4/26/2016 - South Central Jurisdiction bishops launch #WeAreMore social media campaign

BATON ROUGE, La. – The bishops of the South Central ... read more

4/18/2016 - Access recorded presentations from Conference Communications Livestream!

The first ever Louisiana United Methodist Conference ... read more

4/13/2016 - Five-Day Spiritual Academy enjoyed by 39 pilgrims

Thirty-nine pilgrims across six state lines, both clergy and laity, attended the 2016 Five-Day Spiritual Academy on April 3-8 at the ... read more

4/12/2016 - ERTs respond in wake of flooding

Early Response Team members from Clinton United Methodist Church and Grace UMC in Ruston recently moved a "mountain of debris" left ... read more

4/12/2016 - Native American ministries committee meets at Clanton Chapel UMC, Dulac

Members of the Louisiana Annual Conference Native American ... read more

4/11/2016 - First UMC, Zachary forms ‘Friends and Needles’

First United Methodist Church in Zachary recently formed “Friends and Needles,” a ministry group that uses sewing and other needle ... read more

4/5/2016 - General Conference 2016: Therefore Go

United Methodists throughout the world are preparing for the 2016 General Conference, the denomination’s legislative assembly slated ... read more

4/5/2016 - Louisiana Conference sends missionaries to Mozambique

The Louisiana Annual Conference is sending Dave and ... read more

4/5/2016 - More than 200 attend Confirmation Day with the Bishop

More than 200 confirmands from throughout the Louisiana ... read more

4/5/2016 - Springhill UMC visits Heifer Village in Little Rock

A group of 28 Sunday School students and adult volunteers ... read more

4/4/2016 - Conference communications workshop to be live-streamed April 16 from Grace Community UMC

Attention local churches and church leaders! Would you like ... read more

3/29/2016 - Horseshoe Drive UMC holds community Easter service in downtown Alexandria coffee shop

For the second year, Horseshoe Drive United Methodist Church... read more

3/23/2016 - United Methodist churches in Livingston Parish churches hold joint Easter celebration

SATSUMA, LA--Livingston Parish United Methodist churches ... read more

3/17/2016 - Louisiana United Methodist pastors evacuate during recent flooding

When Rev. Ted Freeland was traveling south on Louisiana Hwy.... read more

3/15/2016 - Bishop Harvey gives thanks for Louisiana's 'amazing' United Methodists

When I arrived in Louisiana in September of 2012, I learned ... read more

3/14/2016 - Louisiana churches lend aid to neighbors in wake of record floods

In the wake of flooding that has affected more than 43 of ... read more

3/12/2016 - Floods

The images and the stories of this week's floods across the state are heartbreaking.   The Louisiana Conference Disaster Response team ... read more

3/12/2016 - Louisiana churches provide shelter, distribute buckets and health kits

In an unprecedented flooding event that has prompted 43 ... read more

3/10/2016 - Conference events cancelled, UMCOR assisting with cleaning buckets and grant funding

A Message from Bishop Cynthia Harvey: Our prayers continue... read more

3/10/2016 - First UMC, Minden provides shelter during Louisiana storms

As travelers made their way Wednesday along North Louisiana ... read more

3/9/2016 - Conference Health Care Task Force to hold informational meetings in March and April

One of the major expenses and issues that most people are ... read more

3/8/2016 - Raymond UMC hosts new Kids' Club

With the assistance of a Conference Fresh Expressions grant, Raymond United Methodist Church in Jennings is hosting a new Kids' Club ... read more

3/8/2016 - Senior High Retreat draws 318 participants

The Wesley Center is Woodworth was “hoppin’” this past weekend with 318 youth and adult participants enjoying the 2016 Conference ... read more

2/26/2016 - Louisiana Conference announces new Cabinet positions

At the 2015 Louisiana Annual Conference, the delegates voted... read more

2/25/2016 - First UMC, Crowley holds ribbon cutting for renovation project

First United Methodist Church in Crowley recently held a ... read more

2/25/2016 - Wesley UMC celebrates 150 years of ministry

This year, Wesley United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge will celebrate 150 years of ministry as a congregation.   According to church... read more

2/23/2016 - Free online course helps engage more people with General Conference

Nashville, Tennessee:  Exploring General Conference, a free ... read more

2/18/2016 - AC2016 is June 8-11, Slaughter is keynote speaker

AC2016: Rooted and Grounded will be held June 8-11 at Centenary College in Shreveport. This year's scripture verse is Ephesians ... read more

2/11/2016 - Munholland UMC, Metairie serves community with ‘drive-thru’ ashes

United Methodist churches from throughout the Louisiana ... read more

2/8/2016 - United Methodist Women of Gretna UMC raise funds, awareness of human trafficking

In solidarity with United Methodist Women throughout the ... read more

2/4/2016 - United Methodist centenarian honored on WAFB-TV’s ‘Pass It On’ segment

Mildred Bowie, a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church ... read more

2/2/2016 - Asbury UMC, Lafayette presents $43,282 to Wesley’s Table, a ministry of La. Memorial UMC, Opelousas

Louisiana Memorial United Methodist Church of Opelousas made... read more

2/2/2016 - Safe Sanctuaries trainings slated for February, March

Several years ago, the Louisiana Conference approved a ... read more

1/27/2016 - St. Charles UMC, Destrehan sends medical equipment to clinic in West Africa

St. Charles United Methodist Church in Destrehan recently ... read more

1/26/2016 - Louisiana Prison Chapel Foundation offering is slated for Feb. 7

On Feb. 7, United Methodist churches will take a special ... read more

1/25/2016 - New Church Leadership Institute emphasizes importance of ministry “outside the church building”

During the conference-sponsored New Church Leadership ... read more

1/21/2016 - Kilbourne UMC mentors at-risk teens in rural town

The members of Kilbourne United Methodist Church know that in small, rural towns, local churches must be a resource and a haven for ... read more

1/19/2016 - Lafayette churches collaborate on ‘Day of Service’

Asbury, Covenant, Louisiana Avenue and Northwood United Methodist Churches joined forces Jan. 16 for a “Day of Service,” participating ... read more

1/19/2016 - University UMC, Baton Rouge joins in interfaith worship and ‘march for peace’ on MLK Day

Engaging with their community in a significant way, members ... read more

1/15/2016 - LSU Wesley Foundation sends team to Lydia Patterson Institute

A team of 20 LSU Wesley Foundation students recently ... read more

1/12/2016 - Moss Bluff UMC boasts all ages in UMW group

Moss Bluff United Methodist Church knows that the membership of their United Methodist Women’s group is unique in many ways—especially ... read more

1/11/2016 - Summer Grove UMC uses Fresh Start grant and memorials to feed those in need on ‘Tasty Tuesdays’

In December, the Sisters in Service women's group from ... read more

1/9/2016 - Perkins Ministers Week 2016 is Feb. 1-2 on SMU campus

Perkins Ministers Week 2016, to be held at Perkins School of... read more

1/5/2016 - Bishop Harvey shares hopes, prayers for 2016

In a recent article in Baton Rouge’s The Advocate, Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey shared her hopes, prayers and resolutions for 2016. One... read more

1/5/2016 - Important notice for all clergy planning to retire at 2016 Louisiana Annual Conference

If you are clergy planning to retire at the 2016 session of ... read more

1/5/2016 - Louisiana Conference sends Early Response Teams to Texas

As Louisiana United Methodists continue to pray for those ... read more

1/4/2016 - Bishop’s Laity Retreat is March 11-12

Dr. Gil Rendle, senior vice president of The Texas Methodist Foundation, will lead this year’s Bishop’s Laity Retreat to be held March ... read more

12/17/2015 - Cokesbury sponsors VBS showcase events in February/Scholarships available for funding Vacation Bible School

Get ready for next summer! Vacation Bible School, that is! ... read more

12/15/2015 - Fresh Expressions grants given to five local churches to support community outreach ministry

Fresh Expressions grants were recently awarded to Aldersgate... read more

12/14/2015 - Bayou Blue UMC and Lucas Prestenback create 'Lunches of Love'

Lucas Prestenback, a member of Bayou Blue United Methodist ... read more

12/14/2015 - Longest night joint service is slated for Dec. 22 in Walker

Christmas can be a painful time for some. It may be the ... read more

12/14/2015 - Raymond UMC, Jennings holds live nativity

A cast of 25 youth and children from Raymond United Methodist Church in Jennings performed a live nativity for the community on Dec. ... read more

12/12/2015 - Camphor Memorial UMC ‘Cooks Up’ a Cultural Gumbo for Community Children

The community of Scotlandville is situated between the Baton... read more

12/10/2015 - Faith Crossing UMC helps the children on Hummingbird Lane ‘Take Flight’

Partnering with the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, Faith ... read more

12/8/2015 - Kelley leads UMM retreat in California

The United Methodist Men of Fountain Valley United Methodist Church recently hosted a weekend retreat at the UMC Aldersgate Retreat ... read more

12/7/2015 - More than 350 enjoy community pancake breakfast, Christmas activities at Lakeview UMC, Minden

Lakeview United Methodist Church in Minden served pancakes ... read more

12/1/2015 - Loranger UMC celebrates 100 years of mission

Members and guests of Loranger United Methodist Church recently celebrated one hundred years of community involvement during Sunday ... read more

11/25/2015 - Happy Thanksgiving from Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey

As you prepare for Thanksgiving, I am sure that like me, the... read more

11/23/2015 - Winan UMC, Franklinton hosts community cleanup day

Children and youth from Winan United Methodist Church participated in a community cleanup day on Nov. 7, picking up trash scattered ... read more

11/20/2015 - Conference Hispanic Task Force gathers at First UMC, Alexandria

A conference-level task force met Nov. 14 at First United ... read more

11/20/2015 - United Methodist Men from First UMC, Denham Springs share meal with homeless veterans

The United Methodist Men from First United Methodist Church ... read more

11/19/2015 - St. Mark UMC, Baton Rouge lifts up class leaders

St. Mark United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge celebrated Class Leaders' Sunday on Nov. 1, recognizing 28 dedicated laity who lead 21 ... read more

11/16/2015 - St. Paul’s UMC raises $26,150 for Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home

For more than 10 years, the United Methodist Men at St. Paul... read more

11/9/2015 - Magnolia UMC donates pet rescue masks to Central Fire Department

Central's firefighters will soon have a new life-saving tool... read more

11/9/2015 - United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana hosts national meeting in New Orleans

The United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana recently hosted... read more

11/4/2015 - Carrollton UMC assists homeless of New Orleans through Nikki’s Blankets NOLA and Lindy’s Place

Carrollton United Methodist Church sits at the corner of ... read more

11/2/2015 - United Methodist Habitat build dedicated Nov. 7

The 2015 Baton Rouge District Build for Habitat for Humanity is finished! Since Sept. 12, teams of volunteers from local United ... read more

10/26/2015 - Louisiana Conference endows three scholarships for Africa University students

Africa University in Zimbabwe recently announced that three ... read more

10/22/2015 - Centenary College Choir to sing at First UMC, Alexandria

The Centenary College Choir is performing in the sanctuary ... read more

10/22/2015 - Creating New Spaces: Reaching New People events continuing this month

Nearly 40 United Methodist laity and clergy from 13 ... read more

10/22/2015 - Members of Lakeview UMC, Shreveport assist Caddo Parish schools

Through the Reimagining our Schools initiative, Caddo Parish... read more

10/22/2015 - St. Andrew’s UMC fall festival enjoyed by more than 400

More than 400 people enjoyed a fall festival held Oct. 18 at... read more

10/14/2015 - AC2016 is now June 8-11

Mark your calendars! The dates for the 2016 Louisiana Annual Conference have been changed!   The new dates for AC2016 are Wednesday, ... read more

10/12/2015 - District Superintendent from Cuba tours Louisiana Conference

Rev. José Ramon Ruiz-Perez, district superintendent from ... read more

10/12/2015 - L.E.A.D. event draws 70 participants

Rev. Dr. Henry L. Masters, Sr., keynote speaker for the recent L.E.A.D event and pastor of St. Luke Community United Methodist Church ... read more

10/11/2015 - Connectional Table launches #CTTalks in preparation for General Conference 2016

The Connectional Table is launching a series of weekly ... read more

10/11/2015 - Dillard alumnus Garrett Morris to deliver Founder’s Day address Oct. 18

Actor, comedian Garrett Morris will deliver the Founders’ ... read more

10/6/2015 - Louisiana Clergywomen enjoy SCJ Consultation

A contingent of clergywomen from the Louisiana Conference joined Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey and others for the recent 2015 South ... read more

10/5/2015 - North Cross UMC helps with cleanup of historic cemetery in Madisonville

North Cross United Methodist Church recently partnered with ... read more

9/29/2015 - Neely UMC member featured in BASF magazine for his volunteer efforts with Kids Hope USA

Fred Neal, a member of Neely United Methodist Church in ... read more

9/17/2015 - Broadmoor UMC’s ecumenical food ministry still going strong after 31 years

For 31 years, Broadmoor United Methodist Church in Baton ... read more

9/15/2015 - Bishop Harvey traces the travels of the Apostle Paul, looks forward to Holy Land tour in 2016

Bishop Cynthia Harvey and her husband Dean Harvey have ... read more

9/10/2015 - United Methodist teen from First UMC, Shreveport shares mission experience in Costa Rica

Sadie McGuire, a member of First United Methodist Church in ... read more

8/25/2015 - Bishop Harvey, First Grace UMC choir participate in interfaith service of remembrance for Katrina

Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey, a group of United Methodist ... read more

8/19/2015 - Bulletin insert helps ‘tell the story’ for Return to the 7th Ward Aug. 30 special offering

During AC2015: Come & See, as part of the CF&A report, the ... read more

8/18/2015 - Bishop Harvey is communion celebrant for opening worship, speaker at women’s luncheon during MARCHA 2015 Assembly

Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey served as a celebrant for ... read more

8/17/2015 - 2015 L.E.A.D. slated Oct. 9-10 in Baton Rouge

2015 L.E.A.D., a Louisiana Conference gathering designed for predominantly African American churches and their pastors, will be held ... read more

8/17/2015 - Parker Memorial UMC, New Orleans hosts concert featuring Deacon John/Gilliam reads from Where Wild Things Grow

While Louisiana Conference churches remember the 10th ... read more

8/17/2015 - School of Congregational Development is success in Indianapolis and in Baton Rouge

Wesley United Methodist Church is Baton Rouge served as ... read more

8/12/2015 - Louisiana Avenue United Methodist Church serves as ‘hands and feet of Christ’ in Lafayette community

An active homeless ministry, a community-wide march for ... read more

8/4/2015 - Witherington to lead workshop slated Oct. 16-17 on Reading and Understanding the Bible

Noted New Testament scholar Ben Witherington will lead a ... read more

8/4/2015 - Youth share experiences from Youth 2015

More than 4,500 youth and adult workers with youth participated in Youth 2015 held June 24-27 in Orlando, Fla. at the Marriott World ... read more

7/28/2015 - Dillard University features rap and religion guru Dr. Monica Miller at Sept. 30 fall lecture

Rap and religion will converge this fall at Dillard ... read more

7/16/2015 - Heading back to the 7th Ward

Story by Betty Backstrom Rev. Hadley Edwards, right, visits with ‘Mr.’ Noel outside his home in the 7th Ward In the wake of Hurricane... read more

7/15/2015 - Disaster Response, Then and Now

Story by Betty Backstrom Ella Doyle lifts her head in prayer and tells fellow parishioners to “hold your head up” during an outdoor ... read more

7/14/2015 - Rita: the forgotten storm

Story by Betty Backstrom Thousands of residents in southwest Louisiana struggled for years to emerge from the devastation of Hurricane... read more

7/13/2015 - Louisiana Memorial UMC feeds community through Wesley’s Table

It's hard to say no to cheese grits. Especially when they're... read more

7/12/2015 - Any given Sunday at First Grace UMC in New Orleans

Story by Betty Backstrom Tia Tucker, left, and Robin Pearce sing in the choir of First Grace United Methodist Church in New Orleans. A... read more

7/11/2015 - Asbury UMC in Bossier City partners with area churches in Katy Build project

Two Bossier churches have joined together to turn a tragic ... read more

7/9/2015 - Chatham UMC hosts Movies Under the Stars

In the spring, summer, fall and winter, church neighbors of Chatham United Methodist Church enjoy popcorn, sandwiches, cookies and soft... read more

7/7/2015 - Louisiana delegation prepares for 2016 General Conference in Portland

Pictured, front row, are Rev. Andy Goff, Carolyn Dove, Rev. ... read more

6/30/2015 - Cannon is new Conference Director of Congregational Development, Edwards to serve 7th ward/Goff and Spencer are new district superintendents

Rev. John Cannon has been serving as the Acadiana District ... read more

6/30/2015 - LAVIM team brings VBS to Russia

Every summer, countless children fill churches for an unforgettable week of Vacation Bible School. Whether it’s in Louisiana--or ... read more

6/26/2015 - A message from Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey

I have been in the car most of the day with the radio tuned to CNN. First, the announcement of the Supreme Court; then the update on ... read more

6/25/2015 - Centenary students meet with Haitian human rights lawyer

SHREVEPORT, LA — Centenary students who participate in ... read more

6/23/2015 - U.M. ARMY currently serving in Baton Rouge

For more than 15 years, U.M. Action Reach-out Mission by Youth has been serving communities throughout the Louisiana Annual Conference.... read more

6/22/2015 - Funds raised, kits collected for 75th anniversary of UMCOR

In recognition of UMCOR’s 75th anniversary, a total of ... read more

6/22/2015 - Wallace given President's Award by NAACP, Houma chapter

Betty Wallace, long-time member of Wesley United Methodist ... read more

6/18/2015 - Wesley Center introduces challenge course, zip line TEST

To enhance their already desirable facilities located in ... read more

6/17/2015 - A Message from Bishop Cynthia Harvey

I have had a few days to process our experiences of this year’s Annual Conference session. I am so thankful for each of you and for ... read more

6/17/2015 - Pope Francis presented with United Methodist Book of Worship signed by Bishop Harvey

During a May 13 audience with Pope Francis in St. Peter’s ... read more

6/17/2015 - Wesley Center introduces challenge course, zip line

To enhance their already desirable facilities located in ... read more

6/16/2015 - Harvey speaks at Laity Breakfast

“I’m a strategic guy . . . I love control. (But) that is not the world we live in,” said Dean Harvey during his address given at AC2015... read more

6/16/2015 - Pastors: Don't forget to recycle!

Clair Carter, the new Wesley Foundation director at Northwestern State University, has a reminder to pastors to recycle items as they ... read more

6/16/2015 - Young adults meet, report to AC2015

Throughout AC2015: Come and See, young adults gathered for dinner and small group conversations to discuss how they can better work in... read more

6/15/2015 - Heath, Huffman and Coleman serve as guest speakers for AC2015

Enjoy the following video presentations from Dr. Elaine ... read more

6/10/2015 - Excellent ministry is lifted up at the 2015 Wesley Awards

Rev. Matt Rawle, pastor of The Well United Methodist Church ... read more

6/9/2015 - Celebration of Ministry service held last night at First UMC

Four persons were ordained elder and one person ordained ... read more

5/21/2015 - Ordination/commissioning and all AC2015 worship services will be live streamed!

The production team from First United Methodist Church in ... read more

5/21/2015 - Peace with Justice Awards connect global and local ministries

The Well United Methodist Church in Ponchatoula and Christ ... read more

5/19/2015 - Connectional Table votes to submit legislation proposal related to homosexuality

Nashville, Tenn.: Meeting in Nashville today, the ... read more

5/18/2015 - Annual Conference . . . is it cool?

Take a moment to view this fun video “commercial” by Matthew McConaugh . . . (oops!), I mean Matt Rawle on why you should attend this ... read more

5/18/2015 - Clanton Chapel holds preschool graduation

Clanton Chapel Christian Preschool held its 31st commencement ceremony May 16 in the sanctuary of Clanton Chapel UMC. Participating in... read more

5/18/2015 - Pastor receives religious leader award from Girl Scouts Louisiana East Council

Rev. Wayne Taylor of New Life Community Church was recently ... read more

5/18/2015 - Pre-Conference Meeting held May 17 may be viewed online

In preparation for the June 7-10 Louisiana Annual ... read more

5/14/2015 - Calling all 2nd-5th graders: Be a 'dactor' during opening worship at AC2015!

Children who have completed 2nd-5th grades have the ... read more

5/14/2015 - GBGM missionary to visit Louisiana Conference

GBGM missionary Karen Johnson Ujereh will be visiting the Louisiana Annual Conference starting June 6. She will travel throughout the ... read more

5/14/2015 - Manna Ministry serves needy in Lake Charles area

More than 100 volunteers from St. Luke Simpson United Methodist Church, University UMC and six other Lake Charles area churches ... read more

5/12/2015 - Dillard University valedictorian is Denzel Washington Scholar; Washington serves as commencement speaker

NEW ORLEANS – Ariel Lucius and Dannielle Thomas were ... read more

5/11/2015 - 'James 1:27' ministry group from First UMC, Alexandria builds wheelchair ramp

The “James 1:27” ministry group, a service group comprised ... read more

5/11/2015 - Bishop Harvey visits with Centenary Choir in Berlin

Bishop Harvey is shown here with Collin Bradley Hughes, a ... read more

5/11/2015 - Council of Bishops affirms missional direction for next quadrennium

Berlin: The Council of Bishops, meeting in Berlin, affirmed ... read more

5/4/2015 - First UMC, Lake Charles serves local and global communities during Day of Caring Mission Blitz

More than 110 members of First United Methodist Church in ... read more

5/4/2015 - Foundation's annual meeting celebrates 40 years in ministry

The United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana celebrated its ... read more

5/4/2015 - Free clothes closet assists residents of Dulac-Grand Caillou

While local shrimpers were preparing for harvest, and others... read more

5/4/2015 - Harvey re-elected Council of Bishops secretary, preaches in former East Germany

As they met in Berlin, on May 2 the Council of Bishops of ... read more

5/4/2015 - Mallalieu UMC youth attend Dillard University's preview day

Youth from Mallalieu United Methodist Church in St. ... read more

4/28/2015 - Confirmation Day with the Bishop draws more than 300 to The Wesley Center

More than 300 confirmands from throughout the Louisiana ... read more

4/28/2015 - United Methodists respond to Nepal quake

The General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church, through its disaster-relief arm and in conjunction with longtime... read more

4/28/2015 - Youth Service Fund Sunday is May 3

The Youth Service Fund is a unique ministry that is completely by, with and for youth. Youth raise and contribute money; youth decide ... read more

4/23/2015 - GBGM missionary visits Louisiana Conference

Rev. Kristen Brown, a missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church, visited Louisiana from ... read more

4/22/2015 - Council of Bishops to meet in Berlin, Harvey to preach in former East Germany

Nashville, Tenn.: United Methodist bishops from Africa, ... read more

4/21/2015 - BR District United Methodist Men host barbeque fundraiser

The Baton Rouge District United Methodist Men (UMM) hosted a... read more

4/21/2015 - UM Men assist Haitian children through ‘Hope of Hearing’

The Hope of Hearing, supported nationally by United ... read more

4/21/2015 - UMW of Newman UMC hosts community prayer breakfast

The United Methodist Women (UMW) of Newman United Methodist Church in Alexandria recently hosted their first “Praise and Prayer” ... read more

4/13/2015 - 'Sweet' mission results in donated sugar for children's home jelly fundraiser

The Outdoor Wilderness Learning (OWL) Center, nestled in 800... read more

4/13/2015 - Blackwater UMC volunteers assemble 207 health kits for UMCOR Sager Brown

Nearly 75 children, youth and adults gathered in the ... read more

4/13/2015 - Covenant UMC, Chalmette offers painting, worship opportunities to persons living with autism

When Rev. Jeff Duke found out that a young member of ... read more

4/13/2015 - Palestine UMC serves low-income seniors through community food pantry

The Ball Community Food Pantry, an outreach ministry of ... read more

4/8/2015 - Good Book project seeks to stop 'summer slide' in literacy skills

According to recent academic research, “summer slide” is ... read more

4/8/2015 - Volunteer marshals and pages needed for General Conference

Nashville, Tenn.: Volunteers can now apply online to serve ... read more

4/7/2015 - View the Louisiana Conference Restructure Task Force proposal here

The Louisiana Conference Restructure Task Force will present... read more

3/30/2015 - Reynoldsburg UMC hosts Moonlight Egg Madness

Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church offered a creative new twist to the traditional egg hunt with Moonlight Egg Madness, held March ... read more

3/30/2015 - Update from the 2016 Louisiana Conference Delegation

The Louisiana Conference delegation, in preparation for the ... read more

3/30/2015 - Wesley UMC, Napoleonville celebrates Black History Month

Wesley United Methodist Church of Napoleonville recently ... read more

3/23/2015 - Dulac residents participate in Good Friday Walk of the Cross

Every year since 1988—in rain or shine--churches in the ... read more

3/23/2015 - First UMC, DeRidder stages 'trial of Jesus'

First United Methodist, DeRidder will present "Trial of Jesus,” a look at how Jesus’ trial could have gone in present day Louisiana. ... read more