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We bring our oneness with God into our jobs in daily life and we serve together as we are able.We simply seek to be prayer--to live in prayerful awareness of the One in whom we live and breathe and have our being. We are trying to learn how to be a prayerful presence in the wild world of New Orleans, Louisiana. Today some of us work with the homeless of our city, listening to people's stories at Luke's House, a free medical clinic set up each week in Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. But that work is no more holy than the presence members bring to their roles of mom, physician, teacher, human resources director, classical guitarist in an oncology clinic, lawyer, librarian, business owner, clerk, pastor, AA member, ecology writer, furniture maker, spiritual director, potter, occupational therapist....You get the point!
If anything is unique about what's happening among us, it's that we are seeking to balance the inward filling we receive in contemplative practice with service that reaches outward into the world. We do not serve in our own strength and risk burning out. We've tried that life and it no longer serves us well. Now we seek to serve from our fullness and our oneness, and, as we can, we seek to stay connected with the One while we are serving. In our better moments, this means we really do "serve in joy
The newest form of contemplative service we offer is called
HEARTFULNESS IN HEALTHCARE.
Program Includes:
Centering Prayer
Lovingkindness Meditation
Body Prayer/Healing Touch 101
Ten Principles of “Sourcing our Service”
If you are interested in our form of healthcare consulting to bring contemplative practice into the world of healthcare, contact us. Group training by fee can be arranged.
LUKE'S HOUSE
Established and sponsored by Rayne Memorial and Mt. Zion United Methodist Churches, this free medical clinic is located at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church (2700 Louisiana Ave.) to provide hope, health, and healing in response to the medical, mental, and spiritual health concerns of post-Katrina New Orleans. We encourage you to join us each Tuesday afternoon as we work with our fellow New Orleanians in this recovery. Homeless hospitality begins at 3:30 p.m. and the medical clinic is open from 5:30 until 8pm.
HOMELESS MINISTRY
Each Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 folks gather to set up for Luke's House medical clinic and begin our ministry with the homeless of New Orleans. Everyone joins together to prepare the site for the doctors and the sick who are served that evening. It is a time of great fellowship for everyone as well as a time for many to receive vouchers for an evening stay at the Salvation Army. We gather and share free books, clothes, toiletries, and regular meals. Extra hands are always needed and welcome. You may contact William Thiele with questions about the homeless ministry at 899-3431 or Lisa Lynde with questions about the medical clinic at 444-7879.
 SCL STREET LIBRARY
Each weeks books are offered at no charge during the Homeless Ministry@ Luke's House. It is a great time to discuss your favorite books with friends. Book donations are always welcome. Please contact us if you have books you would like to provide.
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