Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church

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Find Yourself at Rayne Memorial UMC

The historic Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church, with its unique and lovely Gothic-revival architecture, built in 1875, has had for 134 years, a strong and active ministry in the heart of uptown New Orleans. Because of its tall, graceful spire illuminated at night, she has become known as The Church of the Lighted Steeple.

Worship At Rayne
Traditional and blended worship services are offered each Sunday morning. Service times are 8:45, 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. Learn more...

Rayne has a diverse and growing congregation with a wide range of musical, spiritual, and educational ministries for children, youth, and adults, as well as ministries for college students, mature singles, and seniors. Learn more...

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The people of Rayne, serving, worshiping and playing together. View our photo galleries to see the life of Rayne Memorial UMC. View gallery...

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Sunday, November 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Discipleship Work Area
Sunday, November 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Sunday, November 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Parents of Teens

4-5 pm Youth Praise/Chapel Choir
5 pm For Parents of Teens
5-7 pm Youth Fellowship
5-6:30 pm Mens Spirituality Group
5-6 pm Bible Study

10 am Staff Meeting
5:15 pm Sacred Yoga at Rayne
6 pm Centering Prayer
6 and 7 pm Ministry Meetings
6:30 pm AA Meeting

12:30 am Intercessory Prayer Group
3 pm Lukes House Set-Up
6 pm Young Womens Bible Study
6-8 pm Lukes House Free Clinic
7 pm Handbell Choir Rehearsal

1 pm Living with Loss Group
7 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal
7:30 pm Neutral Ground Rehearsal

9:30 am Sacred Yoga at Parker
10 am Space for God
7 pm Stop 22 for Young Adults
7 pm Al-Anon/AA Meetings

Traditional Worship Service, Sundays
Service in Sanctuary

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Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church
3900 Saint Charles Avenue

We invite you to browse our web-site, to contact any member of our staff, and to come for a visit soon. If you would like to know more about the life and work of this community of faith, please call our office at 504-899-3431 or e-mail the church. A member of our staff will be glad to be of assistance. Call us to schedule a tour of the facility or to meet with one of our pastors!