Prayers ascend for all those in harm’s way of Hurricane Florence, for first responders and for all those who will be part of the inevitable recovery phase resulting from of a storm with this fury and impact.

As always in times of disaster, we give thanks for our colleagues at Episcopal Relief & Development — who are already mobilizing to address the needs before, during and after.

Responding to storms in the United States through partnerships with Episcopal dioceses their US Disaster team offers resources and training to help people prepare for disasters and provide emergency support so those most impacted can make a sustained recovery after the storm. The benefit of this partnership with Episcopal churches is that these congregations are already deeply integrated within their communities – they are there before responders arrive and will remain long after the news cameras have gone.

Your generous donation will meet urgent needs by providing critical supplies such as food, water and other basics and will help us to provide long-term assistance as needed. Contribute online to the Hurricane Relief Fund here … or stop by the Action Table on the lawn this Sunday to drop off a check (payable to Episcopal Relief & Development.)

Thank you for your generosity and your compassion.

For more information on Episcopal Relief & Development visit their website.