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The historic Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church, with its unique and lovely Gothic-revival architecture, built in 1875, has had for 135 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 Ministries

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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Photo Galleries

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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Upcoming Events

Saturday, January 28, 9:00am - 11:30am
STAIR

Sunday, January 29, 8:45am - 9:45am
Traditional Worship

Sunday, January 29, 9:45am - 10:45am
Sunday School for all Ages

Sunday, January 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Neutral Ground Contemporary Worship

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Weekly Events

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Sundays

4-5 pm Youth Praise/Chapel Choir
5 pm For Parents of Teens
5-7 pm Youth Fellowship
5-6:30 pm Men’s Spirituality Group
5-6 pm Bible Study
6-6:30 pm Covenant Group
6 pm Tulane Wesley Worship

Mondays

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

Tuesdays

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

Wednesdays

9:30 am Mom’s Bible Study
5:30 pm Joyful Noise! and
Celebration Singers
1 pm Living with Loss Group
7 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal
7:30 pm Neutral Ground Rehearsal

Thursdays

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

Saturdays

9-11:30 am STAIR Tutoring

8:45 am
The Celebration of
The Lord’s Supper
Open to All
The Hannah Chapel
Refreshments Following

9:45 am
Sunday School for All Ages
A Nursery is Provided.

10 am
Neutral Ground
Contemporary Worship
In the Fellowship Hall

11 am
Traditional Worship Service, Sundays
Service in Sanctuary
Refreshments Following

Pastor's Message

Complaint Department


January 26, 2012
There is in my office a sign that reads, “This is a No Whining Zone,” not because I am opposed to hearing or speaking complaints.  I am only opposed to whining about it—that is, complaining without taking action to make a positive...

Where Were the Tigers?


January 12, 2012
Somebody once said that “Life is 90% showing up.”  Last Monday night at the national championship “game of the century,” I kept waiting for the LSU Tigers to show up, but I am not sure that they were even 10% present on...

Afraid of the Light


January 05, 2012
We couldn’t figure out how she had gotten down into the church basement, for we keep that dank, dark, creepy place safely sealed shut.  I call it “Lazarus’ Tomb,” because of its eerie resemblance to the historic site in Israel where one...
Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church

3900 Saint Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115
504-899-3431
rayne@rayneumc.org

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!