Every first and third Wednesdays beginning at 12pm, we will gather around a table to share in a meal and engage in soulful conversations in community that comfort and challenge us.

To guide our conversation:

What’s your “Rose”? (Beautiful and Joyful)

What’s your “Thorn”? (Challenging and Stressful)

What’s your “Bud”? (Future Hope)

Our hope is that you will come away with more than a full belly, but a full soul.

Location: Stella’s Pizzeria in Metairie (4421 Clearview Pkwy, Metairie, LA 70006)

In partnership with Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Rayne United Methodist Church, Munholland United Methodist Church, and St. Andrews Episcopal Church, we are caring for and working with folks in the Central City area who are experiencing housing, food, and clothing insecurity. Every Tuesday at 2pm, we offer a healthy meal, gently used clothing, a voucher for housing at the Salvation Army, and plenty of love, support, and community.

Feel free to stop by and drop off donations and/or chat with our guests!

Details: every Tuesday, 1:30-3pm at Mount Zion UMC (2700 Louisiana Ave.)

Sponsored by Archdiocesan Ecumenical Commission

Fr. Buddy Noel, Principal Presenter

Continental breakfast provided.

Kindly RSVP: (504) 482-4156

Location: St. Dominic Catholic Church (775 Harrison Ave. NOLA 70124)

In partnership with Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Rayne United Methodist Church, Munholland United Methodist Church, and St. Andrews Episcopal Church, we are caring for and working with folks in the Central City area who are experiencing housing, food, and clothing insecurity. Every Tuesday at 2pm, we offer a healthy meal, gently used clothing, a voucher for housing at the Salvation Army, and plenty of love, support, and community.

Feel free to stop by and drop off donations and/or chat with our guests!

Details: every Tuesday, 1:30-3pm at Mount Zion UMC (2700 Louisiana Ave.)

Every first and third Wednesdays beginning at 12pm, we will gather around a table to share in a meal and engage in soulful conversations in community that comfort and challenge us.

To guide our conversation:

What’s your “Rose”? (Beautiful and Joyful)

What’s your “Thorn”? (Challenging and Stressful)

What’s your “Bud”? (Future Hope)

Our hope is that you will come away with more than a full belly, but a full soul.

Location: Stella’s Pizzeria in Metairie (4421 Clearview Pkwy, Metairie, LA 70006)

In partnership with Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Rayne United Methodist Church, Munholland United Methodist Church, and St. Andrews Episcopal Church, we are caring for and working with folks in the Central City area who are experiencing housing, food, and clothing insecurity. Every Tuesday at 2pm, we offer a healthy meal, gently used clothing, a voucher for housing at the Salvation Army, and plenty of love, support, and community.

Feel free to stop by and drop off donations and/or chat with our guests!

Details: every Tuesday, 1:30-3pm at Mount Zion UMC (2700 Louisiana Ave.)

Let’s be honest: showing up to something new can feel a little...weird. So before we dive into the deep questions and group wonderings, we’re hitting pause… and pressing play on something a little more casual.

Join us Monday, October 6th at Second Line Brewery in New Orleans to "Meet the Krewe"! A low-key, judgment-free, curiosity-friendly gathering where you can meet other kindhearted, question-asking humans who are just as curious as you are.

No big topics. No agenda. Just faces, names, good beverages, and the kind of conversation that starts with “Wait, you love that too?”

🍻 Come early, stay late, or just swing by and say hi.
🌮 There’ll be food on-site, so grab a bite and pull up a seat.
💬 We’ll be hanging out, sharing stories, wondering out loud, and getting to know the amazing folks who make this group what it is.

Whether you’re brand new or already deep in the Krewe, this is a perfect chance to:
🌀 Connect with other curious souls
🌀 Ask questions about what Curious Krewe is all about
🌀 Share what you’re curious about
🌀 Come as you are and leave a little more connected

If this piques your curiosity, then you belong in the Curious Krewe! Come meet the Krewe!

Location: Second Line Brewing (433 N. Bernadotte St.)

Time: 6:30-8pm

People of all faiths (and none) are invited to gather for an afternoon of honest dialogue and shared curiosity. Three featured speakers will offer perspectives—one representing Pope Francis and the Catholic Christian tradition, one representing Fethullah Gülen and the Hizmet-inspired Islamic tradition, and a third weaving their insights into a shared vision of service, compassion, and peace. Following the presentations, participants will be welcomed into small-group conversation and dialogue, creating space at the “table” for all voices to reflect, respond, and build understanding together.

Date & Time: November 1st, 2025, 1-4pm

Location: Xavier University, Norman C. Francis Science Building (1 Drexel Drive - Room 105, New Orleans, LA 70125)

**food & refreshments will be provided**

On the third Thursday on the Eastbank, foster families gather for an evening of warmth, connection, and care. These nights are called "Fostering the Families," they exist for one simple but powerful reason: the people who open their homes to foster children deserve spaces where they are cared for, too.

Fostering children is a beautiful and life-changing act of love—but it's also incredibly hard. That's why "Fostering the Families" was created. A space where those who care for foster children can be cared for themselves. Here, foster parents can share struggles, swap stories, and find strength in community. Because the best way to nurture children is to make sure the adults who love them are supported, too.

You can be part of this effort by investing financially, joining the food prep team, or becoming part of the hospitality crew that shows up each month to serve, smile, and make it all feel like home. We've all heard the old saying, "It takes a village to raise a child", and "Fostering the Families" is how we can turn words into action and show these families that they're not alone, are seen, appreciated, and loved.

Details: every 3rd Thursday of the month, 6-7:30pm at Munholland Methodist (1201 Metairie Rd.)

In partnership with Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Rayne United Methodist Church, Munholland United Methodist Church, and St. Andrews Episcopal Church, we are caring for and working with folks in the Central City area who are experiencing housing, food, and clothing insecurity. Every Tuesday at 2pm, we offer a healthy meal, gently used clothing, a voucher for housing at the Salvation Army, and plenty of love, support, and community.

Feel free to stop by and drop off donations and/or chat with our guests!

Details: every Tuesday, 1:30-3pm at Mount Zion UMC (2700 Louisiana Ave.)

At a Curious Krewe gathering, we’re all about building real friendships and diving into life’s big (and small) questions with people who see the world differently.

At this gathering, we’re getting curious about how we define success for ourselves. Is it a title? A paycheck? A feeling? A peaceful morning with coffee and no unread emails? Or something else altogether?

Like we do every gathering, we'll break into smaller groups, with one person sharing their own evolving ideas of success. What it used to mean, what it means now, and what it might mean in the future. When they finish sharing their reflections on the question, the group will open up the conversation with curious questions and thoughtful dialogue. As always, it’s not about responding or debating, but more about wondering together and creating a space where new insights can emerge through genuine, curious conversation. Everyone gets a chance to offer their perspective, but there is no pressure to share. Just come ready to listen, laugh, and maybe ask yourself a few questions.

Success isn’t one-size-fits-all. It shifts. It softens. It surprises us. And sometimes, rethinking it is the most successful thing we can do.

Food? Yes!!! (Barbekyu)
Drink? Yes!!! (Menu)
Judgment? Nope!!!!
Curious and honest people? Absolutely!!!!

If all this piques your CURIOSITY, then you belong in the Curious Krewe!

***

This is how a typical CK Gathering looks:

• We begin gathering at 6 pm to allow folks to get drinks, food, and settle in.

• At 6:30 pm, we start our discussions.

• We wrap up discussions a little before 8 pm and share a few parting words and details on the next gathering.

• If you wish to continue your conversation or start a whole new one, everyone is free to stay as long as they wish.

Location: Second Line Brewing (433 N. Bernadotte St.)

Time: We plan to meet the fourth Thursday of every month from 6-8pm unless otherwise noted.

In partnership with Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Rayne United Methodist Church, Munholland United Methodist Church, and St. Andrews Episcopal Church, we are caring for and working with folks in the Central City area who are experiencing housing, food, and clothing insecurity. Every Tuesday at 2pm, we offer a healthy meal, gently used clothing, a voucher for housing at the Salvation Army, and plenty of love, support, and community.

Feel free to stop by and drop off donations and/or chat with our guests!

Details: every Tuesday, 1:30-3pm at Mount Zion UMC (2700 Louisiana Ave.)

Every first and third Wednesdays beginning at 12pm, we will gather around a table to share in a meal and engage in soulful conversations in community that comfort and challenge us.

To guide our conversation:

What’s your “Rose”? (Beautiful and Joyful)

What’s your “Thorn”? (Challenging and Stressful)

What’s your “Bud”? (Future Hope)

Our hope is that you will come away with more than a full belly, but a full soul.

Location: Stella’s Pizzeria in Metairie (4421 Clearview Pkwy, Metairie, LA 70006)

In partnership with Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Rayne United Methodist Church, Munholland United Methodist Church, and St. Andrews Episcopal Church, we are caring for and working with folks in the Central City area who are experiencing housing, food, and clothing insecurity. Every Tuesday at 2pm, we offer a healthy meal, gently used clothing, a voucher for housing at the Salvation Army, and plenty of love, support, and community.

Feel free to stop by and drop off donations and/or chat with our guests!

Details: every Tuesday, 1:30-3pm at Mount Zion UMC (2700 Louisiana Ave.)

In partnership with Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Rayne United Methodist Church, Munholland United Methodist Church, and St. Andrews Episcopal Church, we are caring for and working with folks in the Central City area who are experiencing housing, food, and clothing insecurity. Every Tuesday at 2pm, we offer a healthy meal, gently used clothing, a voucher for housing at the Salvation Army, and plenty of love, support, and community.

Feel free to stop by and drop off donations and/or chat with our guests!

Details: every Tuesday, 1:30-3pm at Mount Zion UMC (2700 Louisiana Ave.)

Let’s be honest: showing up to something new can feel a little...weird. So before we dive into the deep questions and group wonderings, we’re hitting pause… and pressing play on something a little more casual.

Join us Monday, October 6th at Second Line Brewery in New Orleans to "Meet the Krewe"! A low-key, judgment-free, curiosity-friendly gathering where you can meet other kindhearted, question-asking humans who are just as curious as you are.

No big topics. No agenda. Just faces, names, good beverages, and the kind of conversation that starts with “Wait, you love that too?”

🍻 Come early, stay late, or just swing by and say hi.
🌮 There’ll be food on-site, so grab a bite and pull up a seat.
💬 We’ll be hanging out, sharing stories, wondering out loud, and getting to know the amazing folks who make this group what it is.

Whether you’re brand new or already deep in the Krewe, this is a perfect chance to:
🌀 Connect with other curious souls
🌀 Ask questions about what Curious Krewe is all about
🌀 Share what you’re curious about
🌀 Come as you are and leave a little more connected

If this piques your curiosity, then you belong in the Curious Krewe! Come meet the Krewe!

Location: Second Line Brewing (433 N. Bernadotte St.)

Time: 6:30-8pm

Location: Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church, Westwego

On the first Thursday on the Westbank, foster families gather for an evening of warmth, connection, and care. These nights are called "Fostering the Families," they exist for one simple but powerful reason: the people who open their homes to foster children deserve spaces where they are cared for, too.

Fostering children is a beautiful and life-changing act of love—but it's also incredibly hard. That's why "Fostering the Families" was created. A space where those who care for foster children can be cared for themselves. Here, foster parents can share struggles, swap stories, and find strength in community. Because the best way to nurture children is to make sure the adults who love them are supported, too.

You can be part of this effort by investing financially, joining the food prep team, or becoming part of the hospitality crew that shows up each month to serve, smile, and make it all feel like home. We've all heard the old saying, "It takes a village to raise a child", and "Fostering the Families" is how we can turn words into action and show these families that they're not alone, are seen, appreciated, and loved.

Details: every 1st Thursday of the month, 5:30-7pm at the White House (209 Lafayette St. Gretna)

Every first and third Wednesdays beginning at 12pm, we will gather around a table to share in a meal and engage in soulful conversations in community that comfort and challenge us.

To guide our conversation:

What’s your “Rose”? (Beautiful and Joyful)

What’s your “Thorn”? (Challenging and Stressful)

What’s your “Bud”? (Future Hope)

Our hope is that you will come away with more than a full belly, but a full soul.

Location: Stella’s Pizzeria in Metairie (4421 Clearview Pkwy, Metairie, LA 70006)

At a Curious Krewe gathering, we’re all about building real friendships and diving into life’s big (and small) questions with people who see the world differently.

At this gathering, we’re getting curious about how we define success for ourselves. Is it a title? A paycheck? A feeling? A peaceful morning with coffee and no unread emails? Or something else altogether?

Like we do every gathering, we'll break into smaller groups, with one person sharing their own evolving ideas of success. What it used to mean, what it means now, and what it might mean in the future. When they finish sharing their reflections on the question, the group will open up the conversation with curious questions and thoughtful dialogue. As always, it’s not about responding or debating, but more about wondering together and creating a space where new insights can emerge through genuine, curious conversation. Everyone gets a chance to offer their perspective, but there is no pressure to share. Just come ready to listen, laugh, and maybe ask yourself a few questions.

Success isn’t one-size-fits-all. It shifts. It softens. It surprises us. And sometimes, rethinking it is the most successful thing we can do.

Food? Yes!!! (Barbekyu)
Drink? Yes!!! (Menu)
Judgment? Nope!!!!
Curious and honest people? Absolutely!!!!

If all this piques your CURIOSITY, then you belong in the Curious Krewe!

***

This is how a typical CK Gathering looks:

• We begin gathering at 6 pm to allow folks to get drinks, food, and settle in.

• At 6:30 pm, we start our discussions.

• We wrap up discussions a little before 8 pm and share a few parting words and details on the next gathering.

• If you wish to continue your conversation or start a whole new one, everyone is free to stay as long as they wish.

Location: Second Line Brewing (433 N. Bernadotte St.)

Time: We plan to meet the fourth Thursday of every month from 6-8pm unless otherwise noted.

In partnership with Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Rayne United Methodist Church, Munholland United Methodist Church, and St. Andrews Episcopal Church, we are caring for and working with folks in the Central City area who are experiencing housing, food, and clothing insecurity. Every Tuesday at 2pm, we offer a healthy meal, gently used clothing, a voucher for housing at the Salvation Army, and plenty of love, support, and community.

Feel free to stop by and drop off donations and/or chat with our guests!

Details: every Tuesday, 1:30-3pm at Mount Zion UMC (2700 Louisiana Ave.)

On the third Thursday on the Eastbank, foster families gather for an evening of warmth, connection, and care. These nights are called "Fostering the Families," they exist for one simple but powerful reason: the people who open their homes to foster children deserve spaces where they are cared for, too.

Fostering children is a beautiful and life-changing act of love—but it's also incredibly hard. That's why "Fostering the Families" was created. A space where those who care for foster children can be cared for themselves. Here, foster parents can share struggles, swap stories, and find strength in community. Because the best way to nurture children is to make sure the adults who love them are supported, too.

You can be part of this effort by investing financially, joining the food prep team, or becoming part of the hospitality crew that shows up each month to serve, smile, and make it all feel like home. We've all heard the old saying, "It takes a village to raise a child", and "Fostering the Families" is how we can turn words into action and show these families that they're not alone, are seen, appreciated, and loved.

Details: every 3rd Thursday of the month, 6-7:30pm at Munholland Methodist (1201 Metairie Rd.)

Every first and third Wednesdays beginning at 12pm, we will gather around a table to share in a meal and engage in soulful conversations in community that comfort and challenge us.

To guide our conversation:

What’s your “Rose”? (Beautiful and Joyful)

What’s your “Thorn”? (Challenging and Stressful)

What’s your “Bud”? (Future Hope)

Our hope is that you will come away with more than a full belly, but a full soul.

Location: Stella’s Pizzeria in Metairie (4421 Clearview Pkwy, Metairie, LA 70006)

In partnership with Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Rayne United Methodist Church, Munholland United Methodist Church, and St. Andrews Episcopal Church, we are caring for and working with folks in the Central City area who are experiencing housing, food, and clothing insecurity. Every Tuesday at 2pm, we offer a healthy meal, gently used clothing, a voucher for housing at the Salvation Army, and plenty of love, support, and community.

Feel free to stop by and drop off donations and/or chat with our guests!

Details: every Tuesday, 1:30-3pm at Mount Zion UMC (2700 Louisiana Ave.)

In partnership with Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Rayne United Methodist Church, Munholland United Methodist Church, and St. Andrews Episcopal Church, we are caring for and working with folks in the Central City area who are experiencing housing, food, and clothing insecurity. Every Tuesday at 2pm, we offer a healthy meal, gently used clothing, a voucher for housing at the Salvation Army, and plenty of love, support, and community.

Feel free to stop by and drop off donations and/or chat with our guests!

Details: every Tuesday, 1:30-3pm at Mount Zion UMC (2700 Louisiana Ave.)

Let’s be honest: showing up to something new can feel a little...weird. So before we dive into the deep questions and group wonderings, we’re hitting pause… and pressing play on something a little more casual.

Join us Monday, August 4th at Second Line Brewery in New Orleans to "Meet the Krewe"! A low-key, judgment-free, curiosity-friendly gathering where you can meet other kindhearted, question-asking humans who are just as curious as you are.

No big topics. No agenda. Just faces, names, good beverages, and the kind of conversation that starts with “Wait, you love that too?”

🍻 Come early, stay late, or just swing by and say hi.
🌮 There’ll be food on-site, so grab a bite and pull up a seat.
💬 We’ll be hanging out, sharing stories, wondering out loud, and getting to know the amazing folks who make this group what it is.

Whether you’re brand new or already deep in the Krewe, this is a perfect chance to:
🌀 Connect with other curious souls
🌀 Ask questions about what Curious Krewe is all about
🌀 Share what you’re curious about
🌀 Come as you are and leave a little more connected

If this piques your curiosity, then you belong in the Curious Krewe! Come meet the Krewe!

Location: Second Line Brewing (433 N. Bernadotte St.)

Time: 6:30-8pm

On the first Thursday on the Westbank, foster families gather for an evening of warmth, connection, and care. These nights are called "Fostering the Families," they exist for one simple but powerful reason: the people who open their homes to foster children deserve spaces where they are cared for, too.

Fostering children is a beautiful and life-changing act of love—but it's also incredibly hard. That's why "Fostering the Families" was created. A space where those who care for foster children can be cared for themselves. Here, foster parents can share struggles, swap stories, and find strength in community. Because the best way to nurture children is to make sure the adults who love them are supported, too.

You can be part of this effort by investing financially, joining the food prep team, or becoming part of the hospitality crew that shows up each month to serve, smile, and make it all feel like home. We've all heard the old saying, "It takes a village to raise a child", and "Fostering the Families" is how we can turn words into action and show these families that they're not alone, are seen, appreciated, and loved.

Details: every 1st Thursday of the month, 5:30-7pm at the White House (209 Lafayette St. Gretna)

Every first and third Wednesdays beginning at 12pm, we will gather around a table to share in a meal and engage in soulful conversations in community that comfort and challenge us.

To guide our conversation:

What’s your “Rose”? (Beautiful and Joyful)

What’s your “Thorn”? (Challenging and Stressful)

What’s your “Bud”? (Future Hope)

Our hope is that you will come away with more than a full belly, but a full soul.

Location: Stella’s Pizzeria in Metairie (4421 Clearview Pkwy, Metairie, LA 70006)

In partnership with Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Rayne United Methodist Church, Munholland United Methodist Church, and St. Andrews Episcopal Church, we are caring for and working with folks in the Central City area who are experiencing housing, food, and clothing insecurity. Every Tuesday at 2pm, we offer a healthy meal, gently used clothing, a voucher for housing at the Salvation Army, and plenty of love, support, and community.

Feel free to stop by and drop off donations and/or chat with our guests!

Details: every Tuesday, 1:30-3pm at Mount Zion UMC (2700 Louisiana Ave.)