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Welcome to Rayne!
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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 131 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.”
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. The Rayne Early Childhood Program is one of the finest pre-schools in the city with an enrollment of over 100 children.
In August of 2005, Hurricane Katrina destroyed the steeple and severely damaged the sanctuary. Since that time, the church has been deeply involved in the recovery and rebuilding of the City of New Orleans housing hundreds of volunteers and working through the United Methodist Committee on Relief. That the light may continue to shine for another century, the congregation has undertaken the task of rebuilding Rayne. The sanctuary reopened for worship on July 22, 2007, the Aeolian-Skinner organ was heard for the first time in over two years on All Saint's Sunday 2007, and the steeple will be completed in early 2008.
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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!
“Peace be to you...grace be with all
who love our Lord Jesus Christ with love undying.”
Ephesians 6:23-24
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3900 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana 70115
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