Church damge report

THE FOLLOWING IS AN ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF CHURCHES FOR WHICH WE HAVE RECEIVED POST-HURRICANE STATUS INFO:

Note: Lutheran Church listings are taken from LCMS Southern District website

BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Part of the roof caved in and there is some flooding in the church. It may have to be demolished. The pastor’s home is also flooded and may need to be demolished.

CHRIST LUTHERAN, Chalmette
There is 10 feet of flooding at church and pastor’s home, both may need to be demolished.

CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1001 West Esplanade, Kenner
(Reported by organist: No visible damage to church. Kevin Hilderbrand organ concert cancelled until further notice)

CHRIST THE SAVIOR, Harvey
Major roofing repair is needed; there is extensive water damage from rain and serious mold problems.

CHURCH OF THE PINES (LUTHERAN) WAVELAND, MS.
There was a storm surge of 6 feet in the church. The structure may not be sound and may need to be demolished. Interim

COMMUNITY CHURCH UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
6690 Fleur De Lis Dr., New Orleans, LA. 70124
Church was severely damaged because of proximity to 17th.Street Canal levee break. Building may need to be demolished. Congregation is meeting on Sunday afternoons at 2:30 at the Jefferson Presbyterian Church, at 4460 Jefferson Hwy

EPIPHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH, New Orleans
The church had 2 feet of flooding and the interim pastor’s condominium had water damage from rain.

FELICITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1816 Chestnut St. New Orleans
Roof structure over organ and rear of altar was blown apart. This area is fully exposed to the elements.
Historic 1880's Hook and Hastings Organ took on water and is badly damaged. A "Blue Roof" tarp, installed over the case for weeks after the storm
Remains of organ were removed from sanctuary and placed in storage in mid-January 2006.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 5290 Canal Blvd. New Orleans.
Church had roof and other damage. Organ chambers received water from roof leaks. Parts have been sent to Schlueter for evaluation.

FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERAN CHURCH, 3700 Cleary, Metairie, LA
The church suffered major roof damage. The pipe organ and electronic organ were both damaged. The pastor’s home in Chalmette needs to be demolished; many members in Chalmette area and Lakeview area may have homes demolished.

GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN CHURCH, New Orleans
The flooding at Gloria Dei reached 8 feet and there is extensive mold in the church. The parsonage next to the church has water damage and mold.

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH, Biloxi
There is little damage at the church, but pastor’s home was totally destroyed.

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH on Canal Blvd at I-610 in New Orleans
(From organist:) water 5' high in church. Organ ruined and heavy interior damage. )

HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH, New Orleans
The church suffered 9 feet of flooding and probably need to be demolished. Pastor’s home also flooded.

HOLY ROSARY (Our Lady Of The Holy Rosary) on Esplanade Avenue in New Orleans)
(From eye witness who walked the physical plant with the pastor:) No flooding in any buildings. Wind damage not evident.

HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Gulfport, MS.
There is heavy water damage at the church; pastor’s home was destroyed.

JACKSON AVENUE EVANGELICAL CONGREGATION
(Report from congregation member and contractor) Heavy damage to sanctuary building. Two stained glass windows were damaged / destroyed and the vestibule was pulled away from the building. The Sunday school building was not heavily impacted and all of the church's historical records are safe. Congregation began holding service again last week and repairs to damaged building are in progress.

MOUNT ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
There was 2-4 feet of water in the area of the church. Pastor’s apartment on the West Bank is probably okay.

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Chef Highway in East New Orleans
Church president reports church had about one foot of water in sanctuary. Wicks pipe organ damage included three pipe chests, old and new blower, and possibly bottoms of the 32' foot wood pipes.

RAYNE MEMORIAL METHODIST CHURCH on St.Charles Ave.
From church website: Steeple destroyed and gaping hole in roof allowed water to infiltrate sanctuary.
Church plans to rebuild and is asking for community support. Info is available on official church web site. Click the link above to see damage photo.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, Mandeville
A tree came through the roof in the office.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church (Canal Street) Closed-no further details

St. Augustine Catholic Church (Treme) Closed until further notice

St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church (Paris Ave) Closed- Moller organ destroyed

St. James Major Catholic Church (Gentilly Boulevard) (Closed until further notice) (Moller organ was undamaged except for blower.)

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH, New Orleans
There was no water in the church, but there is extensive damage from flooding in the school and gym. Pastor’s home had water damage from the roof.

St. John The Baptist Church Catholic Church, Closed except for weddings and funerals

SAINT LOUIS CATHEDRAL on Jackson Square:
Pastor reported in Times Picayune article that roof was damaged and historic pipe organ was damaged and was removed by Holtkamp Co.for repairs

SAINT MARIA GORETTI CHURCH in East New Orleans
Report that church had 3' of water in the interior.

SAINT MARY OF THE ANGELS CHURCH
Church interior badly damaged. Pews were buckled.

SAINT MAURICE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Church had several feet of water and steeple blew off
See photos by clicking here

ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHURCH, Gulfport
There is a hole in church narthex, water damage from the roof, and water in the storage room. The educational building has been destroyed.

ST. NICHOLAS OF MYRA CHURCH, Lake Catherine, LA.
Church badly damaged and pastor, Rev. Arthur "Red" Ginart believed washed out to sea as he rode out the storm with his beloved parish church.
View pictures and story furnished by Bob Moria.

SAINT PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH (Canal at Harrison)
Church and school were badly damaged. Photos are available on the official church web site.

SAINT PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH (Port Street at Bergundy)
The bell fell in the steeple, causing roof and water damage. Some glass has been broken, shingles are missing. Pipe organ heavily damaged.

ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH (ANNETTE STREET)
There was extensive damage to the church -- windows blown out, roof missing several shingles, flooding of 2 feet in church, steel roof ripped off most of fellowship center and water damage in offices (1 foot of flooding). Pastor’s home had 2 feet of water that did not stay

St. Rose of Lima on Bayou Road in New Orleans (closed) Moller organ to be removed and sent to Notre Dame Seminary

ST. STEPHEN LUTHERAN CHURCH
Part of the roof on fellowship hall was torn off.

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH (ALGIERS)
The steeple was blown into the street and a small window broken.

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH on North Claiborne
The church flooded to over 10 feet. The organ was blown into the middle of the street. The church may need to be demolished. Pastor’s home in Slidell had little damage.

TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (Filmore near Elysian Fields)
Church reports seven feet of water in sanctuary. Interior of church and historic organ destroyed.