Progressive Faith, Beloved Community
From the Pastor’s Welcome:
“Our congregation proudly welcomes people from all faith traditions, socioeconomic backgrounds, racial and cultural heritages, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We affirm, and have for several decades, the leadership and full participation of women and our LGBTQ+ identifying friends in the life of the Church.”
Join Us In Worship - Sundays at 11 AM
We meet for worship in our sanctuary and on Zoom every Sunday morning at 11:00 AM. Our service has traditional mainline Christian elements along with thoughtful, progressive preaching and a time of coffee/fellowship after the service concludes.
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Recent Worship Services
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UPCOMING EVENTS
& OPPORTUNITIES
Serving Our Community
Hot Meal, Food Pantry, Clothing Closet
Our church serves a hot meal and provides a food pantry and clothing closet at 12 PM noon on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month for those who are experiencing food insecurity. Click here for more information.
Most urgently needed food pantry items: canned chicken or tuna; canned vegetables or soups; cereal or granola bars; individual fruit cups; ramen
We welcome volunteers to cook, serve, set up, and clean up from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Financial gifts are also welcome. To volunteer, contact linda@easterlincomm.com.
Faith & Society
Responding to Christian Nationalism - Workshop
The Greater New Orleans Chapter of Christians Against Christian Nationalism invites you to a Saturday workshop: “Responding to Christian Nationalism”
The workshop will be in our fellowship hall from 9 AM to 12 Noon. Please email office@scabc.org if you wish to participate.
Congregation members and community members are welcome!
An Afternoon with Tim Miller
Citizens for the Constitution - May 17
Join Citizens for the Constitution, a local community group, for an afternoon with Tim Miller, a national political analyst and local New Orleanian.
No charge. Sanctuary. 4:00 PM
Small Group Opportunities
Faith Formation and Small Groups
Opportunities occur weekly on Sunday mornings, with a variety of in person and virtual classes. All are welcome!
Click here to read more about the groups, their start times, and their focus.
Pride Month Book Study
Save the Date - June 11, 7:00 PM (Zoom)
Join us for an online book study on Thursday, June 11, as we discuss the Finding A Home Among Baptists by C. Delane Tew. Learn about the history of efforts to welcome and affirm the LGBTQ+ community in Baptist life throughout the U.S.
Paige Davis, the Executive Director of the Center for Faith + Action, will facilitate our conversation.
Thomas Merton Group
Thomas Merton Book Study (May 7 - 11 AM)
Join us for Thomas Merton study group. Merton was a mid-20th century monk, contemplative, poet, and social activist. One does not have to be familiar with the work of Merton in order to join. Everyone is welcome! We’ll discuss various books or short readings, essays, and poetry by or about Thomas Merton.
Scripture Study
Weekly Scripture Study
Join Pastor Marc on Tuesdays at 11 AM for a time of Bible study. We’ll engage in conversation around upcoming lectionary scripture texts, as well as practicing lectio divina.
This group gathers in person at the church.
Theology on Tap (May 28)
This group gathers for conversation and fellowship once a month on a Thursday evening at a local brewery or restaurant. A short reading is often selected for discussion (see below), but we mostly enjoy spending time with one another. Contact Pastor Marc for more information: marc.boswell@scabc.org.
Location: TBD
Click Here for the March Reading
No-Cost Community Events
We host a number of events throughout the year for our broader New Orleans community. Several of these events are not explicitly faith-related. They are, instead, simply enriching and entertaining opportunities that we joyfully offer back to our neighbors, friends, and the wider-community. Join when you can, and be sure to check back for more information throughout the year. Click here for more information.
Support “Sacred Space for All,” our campaign to preserve our historic buildings and the worship/community space they provide. Give Online Here.
LEARN MORE ABOUT US
Celebrate Diversity
Our congregation fully welcomes people of all gender expressions, sexual orientations, and racial/cultural backgrounds, and we welcome them into all aspects of our church. We also support other queer-affirming and trans-inclusive organizations and initiatives.
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Church Leadership
Our congregation is led by our minister, staff, and wonderful slate of dedicated lay leaders. All church members are invited to participate in various ministry teams and to use their gifts and talents in our worship and work.
Learn More About Our History and Affiliations
We greatly value ecumenical partnerships with denominational networks and organizations that share our values for inclusion and equity in the world. This has historically been true and remains so today. We also share our building with 25 other organizations, including non-profits, therapists, recovery groups, youth organizations, and more.
History: Click Here to Learn More | Community Partners & Space Sharing