Where is God in the Haitian Earthquake?
Fr. Frank Logue, Vicar of King of Peace Episcopal Church in Kingsland, Georgia, shares this video reflection in response to the question “Where is God in the earthquake?”
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Jerusalem the Golden, and the Sisters in Haiti
What has our beloved hymn “Jerusalem the Golden”, #624, got to do with the earthquake in Haiti? The words were translated from a 12th century text by Bernard of Cluny by an invalid Church of England priest, John Mason Neale, in the mid 1800s whose other passion was caring for the poor elderly and children. … READ MORE…
Presiding Bishop video on Haiti crisis
Episcopal Relief and Development is already on the ground in Haiti. Donate to their efforts at http://www.er-d.org/ . More info on church eforts from from Episcopal LIfe Online. The Episcopal Cafe asks, where is God in the Earthquake? Lauren Stanley, Episcopal Missionary to Haiti, was in the US at the time of the earthquake. Her … READ MORE…
More news from Haiti, and what you can do
Bart Smoot forwards this from Maison de Naissance Dear Friends: We continue to hear devastating news from Haiti. You have reached out to us by sharing your concern, asking how to help, and seeking updates on MN and our cherished family and friends. Thank you for keeping MN and Haiti in the forefront of your … READ MORE…
A prayer for Haiti
Dear Friends, I share with you the sense of loss and sadness at the devastation in Haiti. As the pictures and stories from that region continue to come in, the need for all people of faith to come together to offer aid, assistance, and prayers becomes increasingly clear. Many of us in the St. Paul’s … READ MORE…
The Episcopal Church in Haiti, Our Largest Diocese
With between 100,000-150,000 baptized members and 168 congregations, The Episcopal Church in Haiti is the larger than any in North America (and part of the reason why ERD is so well positioned to head up relief efforts). Read more about The Episcopal Church of Haiti here and here. View a video message from the Presiding … READ MORE…
A Time to Pay Forward
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,As night falls upon Port au Prince on the second night of suffering, we continue to pray for those most affected. Across the nation and around the world, caring people are moving to help in a host of different ways. The people of the Diocese of San Diego remember well … READ MORE…
St. Paul’s to offer Evensong in Support of Haiti
This Sunday at 5pm, January 17th St. Paul’s opens it’s doors to the community for a special Evensong for Haiti. Bishop Mathes will join us for this prayer service dedicated to all those affected by the earthquake in Haiti and how we can respond. Our local representatives from Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) will be … READ MORE…
Maison de Naissance Update
This was forwarded by Dr. Bart Smoot from Maison de Naissance, the birthing center in Haiti supported by members St. Paul’s… Dear Friends of Maison de Naissance, Late this afternoon, a 7.0 + earthquake struck Haiti approximately 10 miles west of the capital city Port au Prince. We write to reassure you that we have … READ MORE…
Earthquake in Haiti; update
Information about the devastating earthquake can be found at The Lead at Episcopal Cafe, here. This is being regularly updated and is an excellent source. Resource and relief information is also at the LA Times. Episcopal Relief and Development is routing financial support through its Haiti fund to help with rescue and relief efforts. The … READ MORE…