JeffSpirit: Religious institutions still adjusting to post-Katrina populations

From: The Journal : the Community News of Jefferson Parish | Date: May 9, 2008| Author: Diana Chandler | Copyright information

About 200 people gather at 10:30 a.m. Sundays at Elmwood Palace Theater, bypassing the early morning movies and popcorn, going instead to join the Rev. Rick Grover in worship.

The Journey Christian Church has flourished since Katrina, drawing people from Jefferson and Orleans parishes to a worship service tailored to those not attracted to traditional fellowships.

"A movie theater just seemed to fit better to our style. We wanted to reach people not connected with church," said G...

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