Welcome
Welcome to our St. Paul’s Episcopal Church family. Whether
you are just passing through or searching for a parish home, we
would like to tell you who we are.
The Episcopal Church has a unique place in the spectrum of Christian
experience. Our worship is rooted in scripture, with vibrant expression
of prayer, music, sacrament, and word.  Episcopalians
have long stood for service to the wider community; we express our
faith in outreach and social concern; and we attempt to "walk
the talk" of Jesus' teachings. We are known for asking good
questions, rather than necessarily providing pat answers for complex
issues. And we are known for our inclusiveness, recognizing that
Christ's banquet is large enough to include every person.
Our Beliefs
We believe in a loving God - Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer
- who created the universe, who through Jesus Christ has remedied
the human condition of sin and death, and who sustains us through
love and grace.
We promise to follow Jesus Christ as our Savior and Lord. We believe
the mission of the church is the restoration of all people to unity
with God and each other in Christ. The cornerstones of our faith
are scripture, tradition, reason and experience.
Scripture
Scripture is the word of God contained in the Old and New Testaments
of the Bible. The Old Testament recounts the story of God's love
for the world from Creation until the time of Jesus. The New Testament
contains Jesus' teachings, the accounts of his life as told by his
followers, and the beginning of the early Christian church. Scripture
is the ground of our faith and is read in public worship services
and daily devotions. We are not biblical "literalists."
That is, we study scripture in the context of history, and seek
to interpret God's word in scripture for our own day. We have a
willingness to live with diverse and changing interpretations of
scripture, rather than attributing scripture with infallible certainty
and binding prescriptions for all time and circumstance.
Tradition
Tradition is the embodiment of our experience as Christians throughout
the centuries, shaped by the Bible, historic creeds, sacraments,
and the ministry carried out by Christ's disciples. Tradition is
expressed with many voices, including worship styles, languages,
cultures, architecture, and music. Our tradition encourages this
diversity. We seek to value each person's life and story and invite
each person to share in our Christian community.
Reason
We believe that our God-given ability to think critically and
take responsibility for our actions is a vital part of our Christian
faith. Reason, as a complement to scripture and tradition, leads
us to seek answers to our own questions. Human reason is set in
the context of our relationship with God and God's call to us to
live full and healthy lives.
Experience
We experience God's love and our spiritual journey in the context
of community - both within the church and in the world-at-large.
Our daily living experience also shapes or questions and nurtures
our quest for a closer relationship with God and Jesus Christ.
If you find this description of our theology interesting, feel
free to call the church office at (504)488-3749 to schedule a time
for a visit.
Stewardship Prayer
 God,
Creator and Giver of all that is good, we thank you for our many
blessings. Mindful of your generosity, we acknowledge that all that
we have is from you. Daily, we offer you thanks and praise for the
beauty of the earth, our work, our family and our loved ones.
In the dawning of a new day, You are with us. In each dark hour,
You are here. Blessed by Your grace, we show gratitude by sharing
what we have. By serving our brothers and sisters, we serve You.
As You protect and guide us on our journey, we, Your stewards, remain
ever grateful for Your constant love. Continue to open our eyes
to Your never ceasing leading, care and love. This we pray in the
name of your Son, our advocate, Jesus Christ. Amen.
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Hope is now open in Gentilly, phone 504-644-4125
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Services at St. Paul's
Sunday Services
10:00 AM - Choral Eucharist,
Rite II, in the Church
Child Care Available
St. Paul’s Episcopal
School Chapel
8:00 AM -
Mon - Tues - Thurs
Held when school is
in session in
St. Paul’s Church
Everyone is welcome!
Please join us and try our new programs and services.
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