Author Archives: Bryan Gillooly
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS, JUSTICE AND HOPE DURING DISASTERS
Recently, Episcopal Relief & Development sat down for a conversation with Lura Steele and Tamara Plummer, Program Officers for our US Disaster Program, to discuss disaster trends, preparedness and resiliency. Read along as they share their hope for disaster-resilient communities. Read more on their web page: US Disaster Program
RESPONDING TO HURRICANE FLORENCE
Press Release September 27, 2018 Episcopal Relief & Development Continues to Respond After Hurricane Florence Episcopal Relief & Development is continuing its support of the impacted Episcopal dioceses in North Carolina and South Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. In partnership with the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina, Episcopal Relief & Development is offering … Continue reading
Hurricane Florence Alert: Make Your Help Available Today
Make an urgent gift today. There’s no time to waste. Hurricane Florence is expected to make landfall somewhere on the East Coast this week — with winds strengthening up to 150 mph. We’ve seen first-hand the devastating damage storms like this can do.Please help us get ahead of it by making an urgent gift … Continue reading
House in Order
Disappointed with the news sources (even my favorite public ones) mild attention to the facts about what is happening in the US Legislature, I have decided to go to the source. http://docs.house.gov/floor/ http://clerk.house.gov/floorsummary/floor.aspx Hopefully a way to stay current without falling for the latest tweet and gaff.
Episcopal Relief & Development responds to Hurricane Harvey
As Hurricane Harvey continues through the US Gulf Coast, Episcopalians are asking how to respond. Episcopal Relief & Development is working closely with our partners in the region to reach the most vulnerable. We have created this bulletin insert so that you can share information and an opportunity for compassionate response with members of your congregation. For the … Continue reading
Perfect Love Casts Out Fear
Perfect Love Casts Out Fear A Statement of Shared Values about Immigration & Refugees (<— click this link, the authors invite Episcopal clergy to sign on, also click to find Spanish and Mandarin translations) Scripture and tradition call us to welcome the immigrant and the stranger. Abraham and Sarah’s travels in Genesis, including their hospitality to … Continue reading
Prayers for People Impacted by January Tornadoes
January 23, 2017 Episcopal Relief & Development is in contact with church leaders in areas of the southern and southeastern US that were impacted by tornadoes over January 21-23. According to reports, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and Albany, Georgia, were particularly hard hit. Many people are homeless and in need of food, shelter and clothing. At least … Continue reading
Cleveland’s Team Wins!
Cleveland’s Team stepped up and won the World Series challenge against Chicago… the generosity challenge that is. And the big winners are not from either town but places across the globe. Here is a world of thanks from the Team Leader: Bishop Mark Hollingsworth. ER-D World Series Challenge: Thank You! The Indians gave us … Continue reading
Let’s Keep the Lead! – World Series Challenge
As I am posting this (says deacon Bryan) I see the Indians are keeping the lead in game three – Help Team Hollingsworth serve the world and pull ahead in the World Series Challenge. Here is Bishop Hollingsworth’s message for GAME THREE! (and here is a link to the donation page) ER-D World Series Challenge: … Continue reading
Let’s Redouble Our Efforts: World Series Challenge
In an effort to capitalize on the enthusiasm for sports, especially this incredible World Series competition between two teams that deeply desire the championship, Bishop Hollingsworth has formed a team and invites you to join it. The purpose of this team is to raise fun and funds for Episcopal Relief and Development. Make towns struck … Continue reading