May issue of Lamplight
Three-minute read. The May issue of Lamplight, Episcopal Relief & Development’s disaster program newsletter is available to read online.
Ministry
Episcopal Relief & Development on how mapping assets builds resilience
Five-minute read. Episcopal Relief & Development shares their first-hand experience on the importance of the Episcopal Asset Map and how the collaborative project between Episcopal Relief & Development and The Episcopal Church allows congregations to respond to disasters in the most under-resourced and unrepresented communities in the US.
April issue of Lamplight
Three-minute read. The April issue of Lamplight, Episcopal Relief & Development’s disaster program newsletter is available to read online.
Call to action against guns in churches
Two-minute read. Updated. The Peace and Justice Committee is urging members of The Diocese of West Missouri to contact the Missouri Senate to ask them to oppose House Bill 282, which removes current restrictions on the concealed carry of firearms in churches.
Episcopal Relief & Development offers the opportunity to double your gift this spring to end global hunger crisis
Three-minute read. Episcopal Relief & Development has launched a campaign to support the organization’s efforts to alleviate the global hunger crisis. A group of generous donors will match each gift made to the Global Needs Fund until May 25, 2023, up to $250,000.
Laundry Love: A thumbs up and a smile
Three-minute read. Jill Hodge reflects on the power of kindness and humanity in bringing people together through Good Shepherd’s Laundry Days.
March issue of Lamplight
Three-minute read. The March issue of Lamplight, Episcopal Relief & Development’s disaster program newsletter is available to read online.
February issue of Lamplight
Three-minute read. The February issue of Lamplight, Episcopal Relief & Development’s disaster program newsletter is available to read online.
Supporting partners in Türkiye (Turkey) and Syria after the February 2023 earthquake
Two-minute read. Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with Action by Churches Together (ACT Alliance) to provide emergency relief to people affected by the 7.8- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes in Türkiye (Turkey) and Syria.
Meet the Access for All God’s Children Team
Eight-minute read. Seen and unseen. All manner of human disability is present in our communities. For those living with disabilities, barriers are everywhere. This Fall Bishop Bruce convened a group of persons living with disabilities to address the need we all have for making our churches accessible and accommodating. Our work is to assist the church in doing just that.
January issue of Lamplight
Three-minute read. The January issue of Lamplight, Episcopal Relief & Development’s disaster program newsletter is available to read online.
Las Meditaciones Cuaresmales de Episcopal Relief & Development – la Agencia Episcopal de Alivio y Desarrollo preguntan: “¿Quién es mi prójimo?”
Three-minute read. La Agencia Episcopal de Alivio y Desarrollo invita a los episcopales y a las personas de todos los credos a reflexionar sobre la pregunta “¿Quién es mi prójimo?” esta Cuaresma a través de las Meditaciones Cuaresmales de 2023.
Episcopal Relief & Development’s Lenten Meditations ask, “Who is my neighbor?”
Three-minute read. Episcopal Relief & Development invites Episcopalians and people of all faith backgrounds to reflect on the question “Who is My Neighbor?” this Lent through the 2023 Lenten Meditations.
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month; Support #WearBlueDay
Every year, the President proclaims January as a month dedicated to the awareness and prevention of human trafficking. Read this bulletin for details of the National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and #WearBlueDay
September issue of Lamplight
Three-minute read. The September issue of Lamplight, Episcopal Relief & Development’s disaster program newsletter is available to read online.
Supporting Partners Affected by Hurricane Ian
Two-minute read. “We stand ready to assist in the coming days and weeks.” Episcopal Relief & Development is in close contact with Episcopal dioceses in the southern United States and Cuba in response to Hurricane Ian, which made landfall in Cuba on Tuesday and in southwest Florida on Wednesday.
Episcopal Relief & Development’s ONE THOUSAND DAYS OF LOVE Campaign Meets Goal
Two-minute read. Thanks to individuals, congregations, and dioceses across The Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion, Episcopal Relief & Development’s ONE THOUSAND DAYS OF LOVE campaign has met its goal of raising $3 million to support children worldwide.
What’s the catch? Good Shepherd’s first Laundry Day
One-minute read. On Saturday, August 20, Good Shepherd’s Sr. Warden Jill Hedge organized our first-ever Laundry Day at a local laundromat. Our goal is to be a good neighbor to our neighbors.
July issue of Lamplight
Thre-minute read. The July issue of Lamplight, Episcopal Relief & Development’s disaster program newsletter is available to read online.
Episcopal Relief & Development providing support following recent flooding
One-minute read. Episcopal Relief & Development is in close contact with the Episcopal dioceses of Lexington, Missouri, and Southwestern Virginia after heavy rainfall and flash flooding killed at least 37 and left hundreds more missing in the region.
