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First Presbyterian is an open and affirming congregation that welcomes and encourages all to join us in worship.
Jayne L. Ruiz is an ordained Presbyterian minister who has served as a pastor in rural and urban contexts in diverse geographical, economic, racial, and cultural communities.
Jayne served for six and a half years as Coordinator for Hispanic and Immigrant Ministries with Miami Valley Presbytery in Ohio. She served as a Pastor/Director in ministry with farm workers and the rural poor and has served in pastoral roles and as a Chaplain with Hospice, Prison, and other ministries.
She has organized and developed coalitions and networks with many church based, community and governmental entities. Jayne has vast experience in developing and carrying out ministries of outreach/evangelism and is bi-lingual in Spanish.
She holds a Master of Divinity, a Master of Social Work, and a Masters in Public Administration. She is married to Alfredo and they have a son named Cristian who is 19 years old. He is currently at Bates College in Maine.
She feels it is a privilege to be called to serve as the Interim Pastor at First Presbyterian Church in New Orleans and continues to look forward to opportunities to be in be in partnership with everyone in the Presbytery of South Louisiana and in the greater church of Jesus Christ.
Jayne is available for pastoral care and counseling if needed. Please call the office at 504.866.7409.
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Church Bulletin for 6/28/09
Interim Pastor: Rev. Jayne Ruiz
Organist: Nieta Nunn
A quiet reflective time to renew ourselves in Christ. Join us in the new Meditation area in Room 207.
The Homeless Ministry at FPCNO is hosting a dinner on July 24 from 5-8 pm. The proceeds from this dinner will go to support the church's mission in providing Christian support and assistance to our homeless bretheren. Donations of $8 per plate are appreciated. Volunteers are needed.
If you would like to read more about the Homeless Ministry, click here.
Music of the Christmas and Advent Seasons, recorded and produced by the members of FPCNO
First Presbyterian Church now accepts donations electronically. There are many uses for your generous donation. Would you like to donate to a needy family's hurricane recovery efforts? Would you prefer to give your money to rebuild the church?
Thanks to generous donors, we've been able to restore our pews in our sanctuary. But, there is more work to do.