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Jubilee Initiative: The First Deadline Is Friday. Here's What You Need to Know.
The Jubilee Initiative is a historic $15 million investment in the future of United Methodist ministry across Louisiana, and the first major deadline is approaching.
In this episode of Louisiana NOW, we explain the two major components of Jubilee: $5 million in debt relief and the $10 million Missional Momentum Fund, which will provide grants to help congregations strengthen ministries, reach new people, and serve their communities.
With Letters of Intent due Friday, October 23, we revisit an explainer featuring Jubilee Initiative Coordinator Britney Winn Lee and Rev. Drew Sutton, who walk through the application process and what churches need to know before submitting.
Important reminder: This is only the first grant cycle. Additional opportunities will follow.
Learn more, explore frequently asked questions, and access the Letter of Intent application at JubileeLouisiana.com.
22 Sept 2026
Jubilee Begins in Louisiana
The Louisiana Conference of The United Methodist Church has embarked on one of the most significant strategic initiatives in history that will invest up to $15 million in churches and ministries across Louisiana through debt reduction and new investments in mission and ministry.
Rooted in the biblical understanding of jubilee — a season of restoration, freedom from burdens, and new beginnings — the initiative is designed to help churches move more fully into the ministry God is calling them to do.
At its heart, Jubilee asks a simple question: What could churches do if some financial barriers to ministry were removed?
To learn more about The Jubilee Initiative, please head here: https://jubileelouisiana.com/
3 Jun 2026
Between Church and World: The Ministry of a Deacon
As we head into the week of Annual Conference, we will be ordaining two deacons at the Celebration of Ministry Service. This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the Order of Deacons. In this episode of Louisiana NOW, Todd Rossnagel visits with both of this year's ordinands, Rev. Katrena King and Rev. Maddie Russo.
Together, they explore the role of a deacon and the calling that lives at the intersection of church and world. Both reflect on their journeys of discernment, the unique role of deacons in ministry, and the ways they connect congregations with the needs of their communities.
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