New Resource: Hurricane Sandy Situation Report #3
A new situation report giving an update on the situation in the northeastern United States and Caribbean as well as the ELCA’s response is now available. Some of the highlights are the joint Lutheran World Federation-ELCA delegation which visited New...
Crisfield, MD: Field Report
More than a century ago, Crisfield, Maryland, was the “Seafood Capital of the World.” Although its commercial fortune has declined through the decades, it is still a very beautiful small seaside city along the eastern shore of Maryland. On October...
Haiti: Three Years Later
Today marks three years since the massive earthquake struck Haiti in January 2010. Anniversary moments like this can strike us in a number of ways, as we are called to remember and reflect back. For some this moment calls to...
Year End Thoughts
On this last day of the year, many people take the time to reflect back upon the past year. I would like to take a few minutes to do so as well. My first thoughts go to those who were...
Hurricane Sandy: Accompaniment in Action
As many of us are still struggling to make sense of the shootings in Newtown, Connecticut, I have been reflecting on what it means to truly be present for people in the midst of their tragedy, to walk with them,...
Hurricane Sandy: The Pro-Active Disaster Response
When disasters strike it is not usually with much forewarning. Even when there is it is measured in days or hours. Yet, when disasters happen some of the most crucial work occurs in the immediate days and weeks. Also, how...