In April, a devastating earthquake struck Nepal. This earthquake and the aftershocks that followed have led to an ongoing humanitarian crisis in the country. One of the poorest countries in the world, Nepal is now in desperate need of resources to recover and protect its citizens, especially as monsoon season […]
God’s Work. Our Hands.
Protecting the Waters of the United States May 27, 2015 “But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.” Amos 5:24 Water as a metaphor flows through scripture, perhaps because of the essential role water plays in sustaining human life and the abundance of God’s creation. […]
Protecting the Waters of the United States
Lutheran and Episcopal denominations forge joint faith-based advocacy body. Reverend Sara Lilja to head statewide faith entity. Hamilton Square, NJ (May 14, 2015) – Based on the shared values and faith principles of two Protestant denominations, the New Jersey Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) and the […]
Lutheran/Episcopal Partners in Advocacy
Representatives Chris Smith (R-NJ 4th), Betty McCollum (D-MN 4th) and Senators John Isakson (R-GA) and Bob Casey (D-PA) recently introduced the Global Food Security Act of 2015 in Congress. This bill will enhance Feed the Future, a critical global food and nutrition security program launched by President Obama in […]
Advocacy: Feed the Future
Zion’s team of volunteers is next scheduled to help prepare and serve meals on May 23. Every Saturday, Food For Friends prepares hot meals for hungry residents of the City of Rahway. Individuals and teams of volunteers from various faith communities in Rahway help to prepare and serve these meals. […]
Food for Friends 5/23/15
Excerpts from the Lutheran Disaster Response Blog: Just a little more than two weeks after thousands of people died in the massive earthquake that struck on April 25, a second earthquake hit Nepal. Lutheran Disaster Response was already working with our partners, The Lutheran World Federation, Lutheran World Relief and […]
Second major earthquake hits Nepal
Nepal Area Earthquake Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, We have seen the devastating images and stories coming out of Nepal. Sections of Kathmandu, the nation’s capital, and surrounding areas lie in rubble. More than 3,000 people have lost their lives, and the number continues to rise as officials make […]
Lutheran Disaster Response: Nepal Area Earthquake
Excerpts from the Lutheran Disaster Response Blog: “7.8 magnitude earthquake hits Nepal and surrounding countries” (4/25/2015) Around 11:55 a.m. local time, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake shook Nepal, with its epicenter approximately 70 km from its capital city, Kathmandu. The earthquake was felt around the whole country, but the Kathmandu valley and […]
Nepal Earthquake Response
The Commitment to End Poverty Monday, May 18, 2015 – 6 to 9 PM On the evening of May 18, anti-poverty partners from around the state will gather to celebrate the commitment to end poverty, and the difference that is made by our committed community and leaders. In special recognition […]