Who we are

Little Farms was organized in 1953. We are part of the New Orleans Association of the South Central Conference of the United Church of Christ. The UCC stands in the tradition of progressive Christian churches. We were the first denomination in the country to ordain an African-American, a woman, and an openly gay person. 

 

Our church is committed to growing in our faith and serving our community in various ways. We understand the gospel of Jesus Christ as being wide and broad and a family into which all are welcome. Our mission is to grow in faith and to be a community of extravagant welcome. We seek to make a difference in our local community, the region and the world by showing and sharing God’s love for all people. 

 

We affirm each person as a child of God and we invite everyone, of every race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, financial situation, and recovery group to walk with us in a faith journey responsive to God’s call.   

Core Values

Welcoming

No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here. Experience the love of Christ.

Spiritual Enrichment

We offer spiritual enrichment through worship and study that is progressive and relevant to our lives.

Missional

LFUCC is outward-focused and action oriented, empowered by God’s love to support those in need.

Church Staff

  • Rev. Susan Lassalle

    PASTOR

    Pastor Susan was born in New Orleans and grew up in Metairie. She lived in Baton Rouge for 13 years, where she attended LSU and earned a BS and MA in Education. Susan was an educator for 21 years, teaching in Baton Rouge, Metairie, and Kenner. For two years she served as a missionary in Kenya, where she taught at an international school. She also served at the Bible Translation and Literacy Center in Nairobi, writing Bible study materials for the languages in which the Bible was being translated.

    When she returned to the US, she continued working on and completed a Master of Divinity from seminary. In 2006 she was ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and called to serve as pastor of First Christian Church in Slidell. She served there for 7 ½ years and led that congregation through a transformation process.

    In 2013 she moved to Austin, Texas, to serve as Regional Field Director for Church World Service. In October of 2015 she was called to be Pastor of Little Farms United Church of Christ. Susan enjoys being outside, working in the yard, and being with family and friends. She enjoys reading theological books and progressive Christianity books and follows news and politics daily. Susan can be reached by email at slassalle3@gmail.com.

  • Molly Guinan

    MUSIC DIRECTOR

    Molly took on the position of Music Director at Little Farms United Church of Christ in July of 2015 shortly after moving to New Orleans for an internship. Molly is originally from Lancaster, Ohio and graduated from the University of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio, receiving her Bachelor's in Music Therapy as well as a minor in Psychology and a Certification in Church Music. As the Music Director, Molly directs and accompanies LFUCC musicians and organizes special music for services and events. In addition to being Music Director at LFUCC, she owns Crescent City Music Therapy, a private music therapy practice through which she provides individual and group music therapy services to individuals of all ages in the Greater New Orleans Area.

    If you have any questions or would like to receive information on how to get involved with music at Little Farms, feel free to contact Molly at molly@ccmusictherapy.com. We welcome all who wish to use their gifts and talents to serve God!

  • Karen Nauck

    CHURCH SECRETARY

    Karen has been Church Secretary since 2013. She is a lifelong United Church of Christ member, growing up in an old church in New Orleans. She loves being involved with Children’s Ministries, Music and Hospitality. Karen has 5 children and 9 grandchildren and has been married to Michael for 40 years.

A Creed for the 21st Century

We believe in God, a divine presence, gentle and loving, the ground of our being.

We believe in Jesus, who demonstrated to us the love of God, and who urged his followers to express that love in their daily lives.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, as God’s continuing presence in our world, surrounding us in compassionate love.

We believe in the church where people gather to learn about and praise God, to share our concern for one another, and to bring justice and healing to all of God’s Creation. Amen.