Welcome to "CenLa," the term of endearment for Central Louisiana which IS the Alexandria District.  We stretch to the west as far as the Louisiana side of Toledo Bend Lake.  The east end of our District is the Mississippi state line.  We go as far north as Marthaville, and as far south as Bayou Chicot. 

The Alexandria District is the dividing line between the oil wells of North Louisiana, the sugar cane fields of Central Louisiana, and the mudbug holes of South Louisiana.  If you come to dinner you might enjoy red beans and rice or mustard greens and cornbread.  We square dance and Cajun two step.  We listen to country music and zydeco.  This District is considered the "Cajun crossroads" of Louisiana.

You will find the churches of the Alexandria District as unique and diverse as our art, music, and food.  You may enter a large formal sanctuary or a cozy country church.  There may be a family life center or just a fellowship hall.  The music may be pipe organ, contemporary band, or just the piano.  Whatever the music, setting, or size of the congregation, I assure you God is present and the congregation within is ready to receive you.  Our hearts, our minds, and our doors are open - won't you please come in.

Grace and Peace
Ramonalynn Bethley
Alexandria District Superintendent