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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 136 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.”   Committed to a ministry of "open hearts, open minds, open doors," Rayne welcomes all regardless of race, class, gender, or sexual orientation and is a Reconciling Congregation.

Worship At Rayne

Traditional and blended worship services are offered each Sunday morning. Service times are 8:45 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...

Newsletters

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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...

Download Library

Sermons, music, and more. Download the current and past services and sermons at Rayne. View the complete library...

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, May 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
Mom's Bible Study

Wednesday, May 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Choir

Wednesday, May 22, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Centering Prayer

Wednesday, May 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wednesday Night Studies

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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.

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

Pastor's Message

Pentecost: An Alternative Power Source


May 16, 2013
We need power, no doubt about it.  Anyone who has been without power for even a day, knows how difficult it is to live without it.  But as the earth grows warmer, there is mounting concern about the dangerous consequences of over-reliance...

The Web of Life


April 19, 2013
Last Monday, when the bombs blew up at the finish line of the Boston Marathon, the horrific blast was felt far beyond the city limits.  Waves of sorrow shuddered across the country, rippled over the oceans, and spanned the continents, as members...

It’s a Do-Over


April 12, 2013
There is a scene in one of my favorite movies, City Slickers, in which two lifelong old friends, Phil and Mitch are talking.  Phil confesses to Mitch how he has totally messed up his life:  he’s lost his wife, his child, his...
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!