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In addition to our choirs and worship opportunities, there are many ways to get involved here at St. Margaret's. From children and youth to adult study, service and outreach, there are many ways to be involved with both the church and the community at large.

Click HERE to view our Ministries Brochure on how you can get involved in the ministries of St. Margaret's Church.


Children and Youth

Youth at Saint Margaret's are integrated and complete members of the broader parish community. They participate in our worship, service, and learning alongside other generations in the community. Youth reach "up" to their elders as well as reach "downward" towards their younger peers as mentors and examples.

Partnership with Ministry Architects

This summer St Margaret's h…

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Meditation Garden

At St. Margaret’s annual retreat on February 14-16, 2020, Molly Blackwell shared her vision of a Meditation Garden behind St. Margaret’s with Peggy Twyman, Becky Doiron and Jean Faria Loupe. We were all in and the group met on February 25, 2020 at Brew Ha Ha’s and began plans to reclaim the existing outdoor altar, refurbish it and create a Meditation Garden for the congregation a…

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Adult Faith Formation

This lectionary-based class led by Jay Weber and others, focuses on one of the daily readings each Sunday. We will study the scripture and make connections between education and worship, as well as our daily lives. The children and youth will also be using age level formats of this same curriculum during the Liturgy of the Word, which will enable great conversations between famil…

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Maggie's Ladies

All women who are members of St. Margaret's are automatically members of the Maggie's Ladies (formerly known as ECW, or Episcopal Church Women). Our vision for all women of the Episcopal Church is that we become a vibrant blend of all ages, coming together to enjoy each other's company in good fellowship and as a peacemaking, healing part of the church. We aspire to be God's Spar…

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Lay Eucharistic Ministers and Visitors

Lay Eucharist Ministers (LEMs) are licensed by the bishop in order to administer the chalice at Holy Communion in the church's services. Lay Eucharistic Visitors, also licensed by the bishop, administer the Eucharist, confected at a regular Sunday service, to shut-ins and others who cannot attend the Sunday Mass.

These ministries are vital and important duties in the parish, actin…

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Lectors and Intercessors

Lectors perform the vital ministry of reading the Word of God from the Old and New Testaments at the Eucharist and on other occasions. Likewise, our Intercessors read the prayers of the people during the Mass. Adding not only a personal touch of these intercessions being read from the congregation, but making these bindings a true part of the liturgy, "the work of the people."

Lec…

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Serving Our Neighbors

Christmas Flowers, Trees, Wreaths, & Music

Christmas Flowers, Trees, Wreaths, & Music

Help fill St. Margaret’s Church this Christmas with fresh flowers, trees, poinsettias, and beautiful music. Remember a loved one, celebrate a milestone, or give thanks for blessings with a donation to the Christmas flower, decoration, and ...
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Church Parish Hall 6:00-8:00 PM Are you new to St. Margaret's during the past couple of years? Then you are invited to a newcomers’ dinner on Sunday, November 7th at 6PM in our Parish Hall. Members o...
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SPIN is Back!!!

SPIN is Back!!!

The Outreach Committee is bringing back Serving People in Need (SPIN)! The new SPIN will take on a slightly different mission. St. Margaret’s is collaborating with St. John’s United Methodist Church and their food pantry called...
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Weaving Together the Fabric of our Lives

Weaving Together the Fabric of our Lives

Inspired by Billie Bourgeois Join us in the Meditation Garden Every Saturday Anytime between 9am and 11am Weaving is easy to learn and can be enjoyed by all ages. You are invited to bring clothing that...
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Church Directory Update

Church Directory Update

Please help us to update our church directory by filling out the form below. This will help us to communicate with everyone more easily, and insure everyone is up to date on church events and news! [module:form:114]
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Summer Book Study

Summer Book Study

Sunday Morning Book Study June 13th - July 25th Fr. Ron will be leading a seven-week book study starting on June 13th at 9AM in the Parish Hall. The book study will be on, The Mystery of Christ...& why we don' t get it by Robert Far...
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Walking The Way of Love

Walking The Way of Love

St. Margaret's, Baton Rouge and The Church of the Nativity, Rosedale will join St. Michael's, Mandeville throughout Lent as we read and discuss Walking the Way of Love. Written by seven leaders in The Episcopal Church and in advisement from P...
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E-Newsletters

E-Newsletters

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Education for Ministry at St Margaret's

Education for Ministry at St Margaret's

Education for Ministry (EfM) is a four-year, adult formation program for lay ministers. The program is created and administered by the University of the South’s School of Theology and is presented in small groups, facilitated by mentors. Parti...
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2022 Pledging: Every Perfect Gift

2022 Pledging: Every Perfect Gift

The act of stewardship is a spiritual practice in which we are each called to give in time, talent, relationships, and money. Yes, your financial support of St. Margaret's helps us to serve as the hands and feet of Christ in the Baton Rouge commu...
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The Very Rev. Tommy Dillon II
Rector

    The Very Rev. Tommy Dillon II

    Rector

    A Baton Rouge native, Fr. Tommy Dillon graduated from Louisiana State University with a dual degree in Religious Studies and Anthropology. He then received a Master of Divinity from Yale University; and Diploma in Anglican Studies from Berkeley Divinity School (affiliate of Yale). Fr Tommy moved to New York City to attend The General Theological Seminary, where he received a Master of Sacred Theology where he specialized in Anglican Liturgy. He was ordained deacon and priest at St. Luke’s Baton Rouge and served as Vicar of St. Augustine’s in Central City, LA for five years before serving 11 years on the West Coast as Rector of St. Aidan’s, San Francisco and Grace Church in Bainbridge Island, WA. He was called as Rector of St. Margaret's in September of 2016.

    Tommy has over 22 years of experience as a parish pastor, including responsibility for pastoral care, program development, stewardship, and administration. During that time, Tommy became a leader in community engagement. He has a passion for helping people take ministry and spirit beyond the church walls and embrace new ways of being the church in a changing world.

    Before moving to the West Coast, Tommy was the first Director of Prisoner Aftercare Services for the National Volunteers of America. Previously he worked with the Volunteer of America of Greater Baton Rouge for seven years in Mental Health and Homeless Services. He also served as Co-chair for Undoing Racism in the Diocese of Louisiana.

    In the Diocese of California, Tommy served as a member of the Diocesan Executive Council, Diocesan Disaster Preparedness Coordinator, Nave Chaplain at Grace Cathedral, and a Spiritual Director for Cursillo. He also served as chaplain to the Diocesan Altar Guild, as a board member for Sojourn Chaplaincy at San Francisco General Hospital, and as chair of the Episcopal Bay Area Salvadoran Coalition.

    In the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana, Tommy is Dean of the Baton Rouge Deanery, which is comprised of eighteen congregations and institutions in the Baton Rouge area, is the former chair of the Stewardship Working Group, is co-leader of the Transitions in Progress group (TIP) for newly ordained and new clergy in the diocese, Diocesan representative for Together Baton Rouge/Louisiana, Co-creator and co-leader of Inclusive Louisiana (LGBTQ+ Ministry in the Diocese of Louisiana), volunteer prison chaplain for the Episcopal Ministry at Angola Prison, and is a Clergy Deputy for the General Convention of the Episcopal Church.

    Tommy serves on the Boards of the Wild Goose Festival and the General Theological Seminary as Secretary and is a frequent retreat leader, pilgrimage planner, and an instructor of liturgy.

    In Tommy’s world, there is no such thing as the “outcast and the stranger.” His work with newly-released prisoners, with people suffering mental illness and homelessness, and with Hurricane Katrina survivors gave him a fearless compassion for human need. During his time in ministry, parish food bank and elder ministries flourished; Diocesan, parish, and neighborhood Disaster Preparedness groups formed; and connections in El Salvador were created through the Anglican Church of El Salvador and Cristosal, a Human Rights organization located in El Salvador.

    Collaborating to create beautiful liturgy feeds his soul. Good food, water aerobics, good friends, and road trips with his Whippet pal Josh reveal the Holy in the everyday world.

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    Newcomers Dinner

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    Service Times

    Sunday

    • Sunday In-Person Worship 8 AM
    • Coffee Hour 9 AM
    • Adult Sunday School 9:15 AM
    • Nursery 9:45 AM -11:15 AM (Children 3 months up to 3 years)
    • Sunday In-Person Worship 10 AM with Children’s Sunday School
    • Online Sunday Worship 10 AM Facebook Live
    • Coffee Hour 11 AM

    Wednesday

    • Healing Service with Holy Eucharist 5:30 PM

    For a pastoral meeting with the Rector, please email ([email protected]) or call him (225-933-3288)


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    St. Margaret's Episcopal Church Baton Rouge
    12663 Perkins Road
    Baton Rouge, LA 70810

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