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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Here’s an update from Bart Smoot about his recent mission to Haiti on behalf of St Paul’s Cathedral: Dear Friends, My trip to Haiti in early November was busy, but a success. I was pleased to find that the blood pressure clinic is going strong and getting quite popular. I would estimate that we have … READ MORE…