UPDATE: Churches aid disaster response during season of giving “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” –-1 Peter 4:10 (NIV) Whether it’s “time, talent and treasure,” as …
Volunteers, donors help make the road to disaster recovery
The road to recovery is long and hard for churches and communities in our region devastated by floods that were unleashed by Hurricane Ida’s remnant storms two months ago. But “by walking one makes the road,” in the words of …
Districts pledge matching grants to aid recovery from recent storms
Churches and communities are still struggling to recover from the Hurricane Ida-caused storms that struck our region three weeks ago. Meanwhile, some are responding to the appeal for help by contributing to the Eastern PA Conference’s Disaster Response fundraising efforts. …
FEMA aid available in PA for disaster recovery from Ida-related storms
FEMA (the Federal Emergency Management Agency) announced that federal disaster assistance is now available in Pennsylvania to supplement state and local recovery efforts in areas affected by severe wind and flooding due to the remnants of Hurricane Ida. Those storms struck …
United Methodist connection kicks in after Ida
Hurricane Ida’s and remnant storms resulted in reports of damages to UM buildings in Louisiana and the Northeast, but also cheering accounts of the denomination’s connectional strength. Read story
Conference seeks to help churches recover from Ida’s storms
The Eastern PA Conference wants to help hard-hit local churches and communities recover from severe damages inflicted by the remnant of Hurricane Ida as it swept through the Northeast region Sept. 2. Several churches and numerous communities were ravaged by …
Hurricane Ida takes out church buildings
After ripping through parts of the Caribbean, Hurricane Ida wreaked havoc across southeast Louisiana early this week, including United Methodist-owned buildings among its targets. But the historic storm continued its destructive onslaught of roaring winds, devastating tornadoes and dangerous flooding …
UMCOR responds to crises in Haiti, Afghanistan
The United Methodist Committee on Relief is responding to suffering and loss in an earthquake-ravaged section of Haiti, providing funds to Methodists and other partners there to help Haitians who have lost their homes and family members and to buy …
Standing with Haiti amid quake and storm
United Methodists are reaching out with their prayers and pocketbooks as Haiti faces a devastating earthquake and encroaching major storm. The United Methodist Committee on Relief is collecting financial donations through its International Disaster Response and Recovery Advance #982450. The relief …
UMCOR aids displaced people in Congo
In northeastern Congo, many farmers are afraid to work in their fields, due to threats by Allied Democratic Forces rebels. Hunger and starvation are daily realities. In response, the United Methodist Committee on Relief recently provided almost $100,000 USD, buying …