We are shocked and saddened by the news of the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Representatives of many of our parishes have engaged in mission work there and are personally affected by this tragedy.

 

Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori today issued a statement calling for prayers "for those who have died, been injured, and are searching for loved ones." She urged "your concrete and immediate prayers in the form of contributions to Episcopal Relief and Development." 

In this emergency, our best response as a diocese, as parishes and as individuals is take a few minutes to contribute to Episcopal Relief and Development, the church's agency already at work in Haiti. All of your dollars will go directly to helping the Haitian people. To give now through ERD's secure website, click here. You'll also find information below for mailing your checks and giving over the phone.

 

Diocesan ERD coordinator Debbie Betsill is in touch with ERD, and the Rev. Debbie Shew, canon for community ministries, is connecting with world mission staff at the Episcopal Church Center. Our office will be gathering information on other efforts to help and will report them as details emerge.

 

 

Faithfully,

 

J. Neil Alexander

Bishop of Atlanta

 

 

Donate

Ø  Online: https://www.er-d.org/donate-select.php

Ø  By mail: Send check payable to Episcopal Relief and Development to ERD at P.O. Box 7058 Merrifield, VA 22116-7058.

Ø  By phone, call 1-800-334-7626, ext. 5129.  

 

Links

Ø  Presiding Bishop's Statement http://www.episcopalchurch.org/79901_118405_ENG_HTM.htm

Ø  Episcopal NewsService report http://www.episcopalchurch.org/79901_118410_ENG_HTM.htm