About Rayne Memorial UMC

The Mission

Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church, has had for 136 years, a strong and active ministry in the heart of uptown New Orleans. Learn More...

Church History

The Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church was built in 1875 on property which was donated by the Rev. Robert W. Rayne. Learn More...

Storm Recovery

Like hundreds of thousands of our neighbors and scores of members of our congregation, Rayne experienced severe damage. Learn More...

Worship

Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church offers worship and services enjoyable for all ages, as well as nursery, communion... Learn More...

Location

Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church is located at 3900 Saint Charles Avenue in New Orleans, LA. Get Directions...

Join Us

We invite you to browse our web-site, to contact any member of our staff, and to come for a visit soon.. Learn More...

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...
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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...
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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...
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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!