Set for May 8-10 in New Orleans, Louisiana, "A blend of recovery from addiction to recovery of the Gulf Coast" will feature speakers, workshops, 12-Step meetings, Eucharists, and excursions.

For three days, participants will have an opportunity to network with Recovery Ministries Commission members from across the country, share ideas and learn what others are doing to bring the message of recovery from addictive illnesses into dioceses, parishes and homes within the Episcopal community.

The gathering will be held at the Hampton Inn Downtown, 226 Carondelet Street. Rooms are $119 plus taxes (no charge for 3rd or 4th person in room.) The rate includes a daily hot breakfast buffet, local phone calls, incoming faxes, and wireless high-speed internet service.

To make a reservation call 800-292-0653 / 504-529-9990 or visit here. In either instance, request the group rate for Recovery Ministry of the Episcopal Church coded RME. Deadline is April 6.

Recovery Ministries of the Episcopal Church is a national membership organization with a mission to those who, through addiction, have lost their health and freedom. The original concept for its mission dates back to the 1979 General Convention resolution on alcohol.

The ministry seeks to:

• Help the addicted and those who love them connect with spiritual resources and find lasting recovery;
• Witness to Christ's unfailing mercy by welcoming unchurched members of Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12-Step programs into an Episcopal faith community;
• Raise the awareness of bishops, and other clergy and leaders, about the disease of addiction and the redemption and grace found in recovery;
• Strengthen recovering Episcopalians in the work of their recovery and help proclaim the Gospel in the world and carry their recovery into the Church.

Further information is available here.