Congregations and leaders affected by hurricanes
Congregations and leaders impacted by Katrina and Rita
The following congregations and leaders have been affected, directly or indirectly, by either Hurricane Katrina or Hurricane Rita. The table below lists a variety of information about the congregation, including a description of damages incurred during the storm. As you are answering God's call to be in partnership with our sisters and brothers, you are invited to either contact one of the volunteer sites listed on the volunteer site webpage or contact the congregation directly.
The congregations are listed alphabetically by location. Street names are linked to Mapquest. Links to pictures are under the "Damage" column.
Congregation |
Leader(s) |
Damage |
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Bethlehem Lutheran Church New Orleans, LA 70113 |
Pastor Patrick Keen |
Damage of windows; |
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Christ the King Lutheran Church
Kenner, LA 70065 504-469-4740 (church) |
Pastor Ron Unger Sandra Barnes, AiM |
Little damage to the church building. Damage to fences. |
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Gethsemane Lutheran Church Chalmette, LA 70043 504-271-4254 (church) |
Pastor James Shears
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Building severely damaged and the contents were destroyed. Restoration work has been extensive, and the rebuilt sanctuary was dedicated in September 2007. |
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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Marrero, LA 70072 504-347-4121 (church) |
Pastor Robert Gnuse Lynn Stibrich, AiM Timothy Stibrich, AiM Debra Sweeden, AiM Email (Pastor Gnuse) |
Little to no damage reported to church and school. |
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Grace Lutheran Church New Orleans, LA 70124 504-482-4994 (church) |
Leon Philpot |
Severe damage to building. Restoration work has been extensive, and the rebuilt sanctuary was dedicated in September 2007. |
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Hosanna Lutheran Church Mandeville, LA 70448 985-727-9200 (church) |
Pastor Anton Kern Pastor Sean Ewbank Vicki Entzel, Youth & Family Minister |
Limited wind damage to building and grounds. Wind damage in surrounding areas. |
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House of Prayer Lutheran Church Harvey, LA 70058 |
Significant damage to exterior and interior of building from wind and rain. Many members of the congregation were unable to return to the area because of changes in work. House of Prayer has closed as a congregation and its members now bless the ministry of other congregations. |
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Love Lutheran Church New Orleans, LA 70114 504-362-1967 (church) |
Pastor Scott Landrum |
Minor to moderate damage to the building. Water damage to the neighborhood. |
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Lutheran Church of the Galilean La Place, LA 70068 985-652-7800 (church) |
Pastor Ken Shuman |
Minor damage to roof, trees blown down. |
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Peace Lutheran Church Slidell, LA 70460 985-641-6400 (church)
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Pastor Barb Simmers |
Some water, wind, and flood damage. Some roof damage. Door blown off by wind and some water in building. Severe damage to surrounding area. |
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St. Mark Lutheran Church Metairie, LA 70005 504-833-0654 (church) |
Todd LaGrange (AiM) Bob Hildebrandt |
Damage to roof and siding, water damage to ceiling of nave. |
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Congregations and Leaders Impacted by Hurricane Rita |
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Bethlehem Lutheran Church Beaumont, TX 77701 409-832-1108 (church) |
Pastor Bruce Booher |
Moderate damage to building - shingles blown off over worship area, light fixtures damaged. Severe damage to buildings within one mile of church. |
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New Life Ministries Worshiping Community Orangefield, TX 77630 409-735-5620 (church) |
Pastor Cynthia Scott |
Pastor Scott reports that "the members of our worshipping community who live in Orange, Texas, are alive and well and still have their homes. We thank God for these blessings." No Photos Avaliable |
No website No information available at this time. |
St. John Lutheran Church Port Arthur, TX 77642 409-727-8585 (church) |
Lay Minister Buddy Blake |
Moderate damage. Flat roof leaked in several areas, ceiling tiles down. Covering over walkways are gone. |
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St. Paul Lutheran Church Lake Charles, LA 70601 337-477-2023 (church) |
Pastor Timothy Bryan Norris
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Severe damage reported. Roof of fellowship hall ripped off, broken windows in nave, brick veneer peeled off, doors ripped off by wind. Dedication of rebuilt facilities on May 28, 2006. |
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Trinity Lutheran Church Orange, TX 77630 409-883-3916 (church) |
Contact Person Victoria Schueler |
Some damage to the roof of the educational wing. Much wind damage to surrounding area. |
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Other Congregations and Leaders In Louisiana Impacted by the Storms |
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First Lutheran Church Lafayette, LA 70608 337-981-1021 (church) |
Pastor Ken Burke
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No damage. Lafayette is to the west of the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina and to the east of areas affected by Hurricane Rita |
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Lutheran Church of Our Saviour Baton Rouge, LA 70816 225-752-7961 (church) |
Pastor Kim Little-Brook |
No damage to the building; however, large migration of New Orleans evacuees. Members took up the ministry of building "Clean-up Kits." |
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St. Paul Lutheran Church Baton Rouge, LA 70806 225-923-3113 (church) |
Pastor Stan Eckermann |
Although there was some damage and power outages in Baton Rouge, there was no damage at St. Paul. |
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Baton Rouge, LA |
Pastors John & Robin McCullough-Bade 1070 Magnolia Wood Baton Rouge, LA 70808 |
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Greater New Orleans Area 362 Winchester Circle
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Pastor Walt Ehrhardt Called by Synod Council - Assistant to the Bishop for Specialized Pastoral Care |
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Hospice Ministry Baton Rouge, LA |
Pastor Amy Ziettlow 5534 Round Forest Dr Baton Rouge, LA 70817 |
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