The Good Samaritan Initiative
In partnership with Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Rayne United Methodist Church, St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Carollton UMC, and Little Farms UCC 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.)
The Seasoned Curious Krewe
Every first and third Wednesdays beginning at 12pm meets The Seasoned Curious Krewe. This is a space specifically designed for older adults, where people can build real friendships, share stories, reflect on memories, and deepen their connection through honest, curious conversation. We gather because curiosity helps people feel seen, heard, and cared for. It helps us listen well, honor life lessons, and make room for every season of life. We do this by practicing....
The Curious Code:
~ Respect beats being right…always ~
~ Listen up…no interruptions, please ~
~ Keep an open mind…it’s how we grow ~
~ Respond with curiosity…questions before comments ~
~ Make this a safe space for everyone, every time ~
Let’s Get Curious!
Location: Stella’s Pizzeria in Metairie (4421 Clearview Pkwy, Metairie, LA 70006)
Fostering the Families
On the first Wednesday every month, 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 Wednesday of the month, 5:30-7:30pm at St. Charles Avenue Baptist (583 Broadway St.)
The Curious Krewe Meet-Up
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 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
The Good Samaritan Initiative
In partnership with Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Rayne United Methodist Church, St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Carollton UMC, and Little Farms UCC 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.)
The Good Samaritan Initiative
In partnership with Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Rayne United Methodist Church, St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Carollton UMC, and Little Farms UCC 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.)
The Seasoned Curious Krewe
Every first and third Wednesdays beginning at 12pm meets The Seasoned Curious Krewe. This is a space specifically designed for older adults, where people can build real friendships, share stories, reflect on memories, and deepen their connection through honest, curious conversation. We gather because curiosity helps people feel seen, heard, and cared for. It helps us listen well, honor life lessons, and make room for every season of life. We do this by practicing....
The Curious Code:
~ Respect beats being right…always ~
~ Listen up…no interruptions, please ~
~ Keep an open mind…it’s how we grow ~
~ Respond with curiosity…questions before comments ~
~ Make this a safe space for everyone, every time ~
Let’s Get Curious!
Location: Stella’s Pizzeria in Metairie (4421 Clearview Pkwy, Metairie, LA 70006)
The Good Samaritan Initiative
In partnership with Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Rayne United Methodist Church, St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Carollton UMC, and Little Farms UCC 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.)
The Curious Krewe
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!!!
Drink? Yes!!!
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: NOLA Brewing (3033 Tchoupitoulas St.)
Time: We plan to meet the fourth Thursday of every month from 6-8pm unless otherwise noted.
The Good Samaritan Initiative MEAL
In partnership with Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Rayne United Methodist Church, St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Carollton UMC, and Little Farms UCC 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.
Just Love - Greater New Orleans and Little Farms UCC will be providing the meal every 5th Tuesday, with our next meal on March 31st! If you want to help with food, clothing, housing vouchers, or your loving and caring presence, email us to join the team!
Details: 5th Tuesday of the month, 1-3pm at Mount Zion UMC (2700 Louisiana Ave.)
The Good Samaritan Initiative
In partnership with Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Rayne United Methodist Church, St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Carollton UMC, and Little Farms UCC 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.)
Interfaith Coffee Networking
In efforts to continue growing our interfaith networking and collaboration, The St. Charles Center for Faith + Action invites all faith leaders, lay leaders, and those interested in interfaith work to join us for a free coffee!
Afterwards, at 11am, anyone interested in faith based civic engagement is welcome to stay and meet with Greater New Orleans Interfaith Alliance and Communities of Hope for a meeting on how to continue growing and building a faith-based coalition.
Date: July 24th
Coffee On Site: 9:00-11:00 A.M.
Interfaith Collaborative Planning: 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
Location: 7100 St. Charles Ave (Fellowship Hall)
The Curious Krewe
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.
Like we do every gathering, we'll break into smaller groups, with one person sharing their own response to the question. 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!!!
Drink? Yes!!!
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: NOLA Brewing (3033 Tchoupitoulas St.)
Time: We plan to meet the fourth Thursday of every month from 6-8pm unless otherwise noted.
The Good Samaritan Initiative
In partnership with Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Rayne United Methodist Church, St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Carollton UMC, and Little Farms UCC 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.)
The Seasoned Curious Krewe
Every first and third Wednesdays beginning at 12pm meets The Seasoned Curious Krewe. This is a space specifically designed for older adults, where people can build real friendships, share stories, reflect on memories, and deepen their connection through honest, curious conversation. We gather because curiosity helps people feel seen, heard, and cared for. It helps us listen well, honor life lessons, and make room for every season of life. We do this by practicing....
The Curious Code:
~ Respect beats being right…always ~
~ Listen up…no interruptions, please ~
~ Keep an open mind…it’s how we grow ~
~ Respond with curiosity…questions before comments ~
~ Make this a safe space for everyone, every time ~
Let’s Get Curious!
Location: Stella’s Pizzeria in Metairie (4421 Clearview Pkwy, Metairie, LA 70006)
The Good Samaritan Initiative
In partnership with Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Rayne United Methodist Church, St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Carollton UMC, and Little Farms UCC 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.)
The Good Samaritan Initiative
In partnership with Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Rayne United Methodist Church, St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Carollton UMC, and Little Farms UCC 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.)
The Curious Krewe Meet-Up
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 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
Fostering the Families
On the first Thursday every month, 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, 5:30-7:30pm at Munholland Methodist (1201 Metairie Rd.)
The Seasoned Curious Krewe
Every first and third Wednesdays beginning at 12pm meets The Seasoned Curious Krewe. This is a space specifically designed for older adults, where people can build real friendships, share stories, reflect on memories, and deepen their connection through honest, curious conversation. We gather because curiosity helps people feel seen, heard, and cared for. It helps us listen well, honor life lessons, and make room for every season of life. We do this by practicing....
The Curious Code:
~ Respect beats being right…always ~
~ Listen up…no interruptions, please ~
~ Keep an open mind…it’s how we grow ~
~ Respond with curiosity…questions before comments ~
~ Make this a safe space for everyone, every time ~
Let’s Get Curious!
Location: Stella’s Pizzeria in Metairie (4421 Clearview Pkwy, Metairie, LA 70006)
The Good Samaritan Initiative
In partnership with Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Rayne United Methodist Church, St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Carollton UMC, and Little Farms UCC 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.)
The Curious Krewe
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!!!
Drink? Yes!!!
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 Wednesday of every month from 6-8pm unless otherwise noted.
Because of the way the weeks fall in April, this month we will be meeting the fifth Wednesday.
Serving Others: Multifaith Perspectives on Compassion in Action
What can we learn from each other? Join us for a multifaith panel & day of exploration on our shared call to serve.
Presentations & stories
Discussion
Networking opportunities
Free and open to the public
Includes continental breakfast and lunch
Who should come?
Clergy and lay people of all faith traditions and denominations
When: June 17, 2026, 8-4pm
Location: St. Augustine Episcopal Church (3412 Haring Rd. Metarie, LA 70003)
The Good Samaritan Initiative
In partnership with Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Rayne United Methodist Church, St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Carollton UMC, and Little Farms UCC 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.)
Fostering the Families
On the first Thursday every month, 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, 5:30-7:30pm at Munholland Methodist (1201 Metairie Rd.)
The Good Samaritan Initiative
In partnership with Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Rayne United Methodist Church, St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Carollton UMC, and Little Farms UCC 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.)
The Curious Krewe Meet-Up
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 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
The Seasoned Curious Krewe
Every first and third Wednesdays beginning at 12pm meets The Seasoned Curious Krewe. This is a space specifically designed for older adults, where people can build real friendships, share stories, reflect on memories, and deepen their connection through honest, curious conversation. We gather because curiosity helps people feel seen, heard, and cared for. It helps us listen well, honor life lessons, and make room for every season of life. We do this by practicing....
The Curious Code:
~ Respect beats being right…always ~
~ Listen up…no interruptions, please ~
~ Keep an open mind…it’s how we grow ~
~ Respond with curiosity…questions before comments ~
~ Make this a safe space for everyone, every time ~
Let’s Get Curious!
Location: Stella’s Pizzeria in Metairie (4421 Clearview Pkwy, Metairie, LA 70006)
The Good Samaritan Initiative
In partnership with Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Rayne United Methodist Church, St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Carollton UMC, and Little Farms UCC 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.)
The Curious Krewe
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!!!
Drink? Yes!!!
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 Wednesday of every month from 6-8pm unless otherwise noted.
Because of the way the weeks fall in April, this month we will be meeting the fifth Wednesday.
The Good Samaritan Initiative
In partnership with Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Rayne United Methodist Church, St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Carollton UMC, and Little Farms UCC 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.)
GNOIA - May 2026 Gathering
Join the Greater New Orleans Interfaith Association (GNOIA) for our monthly gathering! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, share, and build relationships across different faith traditions in our community and to explore ways to collaborate and care for the people and our city. Whether you are a returning member or joining us for the first time, all are welcome.
Location: Saint Charles Avenue Baptist Church (7100 St Charles Ave)
Time: 3-4pm
The Seasoned Curious Krewe
Every first and third Wednesdays beginning at 12pm meets The Seasoned Curious Krewe. This is a space specifically designed for older adults, where people can build real friendships, share stories, reflect on memories, and deepen their connection through honest, curious conversation. We gather because curiosity helps people feel seen, heard, and cared for. It helps us listen well, honor life lessons, and make room for every season of life. We do this by practicing....
The Curious Code:
~ Respect beats being right…always ~
~ Listen up…no interruptions, please ~
~ Keep an open mind…it’s how we grow ~
~ Respond with curiosity…questions before comments ~
~ Make this a safe space for everyone, every time ~
Let’s Get Curious!
Location: Stella’s Pizzeria in Metairie (4421 Clearview Pkwy, Metairie, LA 70006)
The Good Samaritan Initiative
In partnership with Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Rayne United Methodist Church, St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Carollton UMC, and Little Farms UCC 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.)
The Good Samaritan Initiative
In partnership with Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Rayne United Methodist Church, St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Carollton UMC, and Little Farms UCC 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.)
The Curious Krewe Meet-Up
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 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
Fostering the Families
On the first Thursday every month, 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, 5:30-7:30pm at Munholland Methodist (1201 Metairie Rd.)
The Seasoned Curious Krewe
Every first and third Wednesdays beginning at 12pm meets The Seasoned Curious Krewe. This is a space specifically designed for older adults, where people can build real friendships, share stories, reflect on memories, and deepen their connection through honest, curious conversation. We gather because curiosity helps people feel seen, heard, and cared for. It helps us listen well, honor life lessons, and make room for every season of life. We do this by practicing....
The Curious Code:
~ Respect beats being right…always ~
~ Listen up…no interruptions, please ~
~ Keep an open mind…it’s how we grow ~
~ Respond with curiosity…questions before comments ~
~ Make this a safe space for everyone, every time ~
Let’s Get Curious!
Location: Stella’s Pizzeria in Metairie (4421 Clearview Pkwy, Metairie, LA 70006)
The Good Samaritan Initiative
In partnership with Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Rayne United Methodist Church, St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Carollton UMC, and Little Farms UCC 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.)
The Curious Krewe
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!!!
Drink? Yes!!!
Judgment? Nope!!!!
Curious and honest people? Absolutely!!!!
If all this piques your CURIOSITY, then you belong in the Curious Krewe!
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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 Wednesday of every month from 6-8pm unless otherwise noted.