2017 Peru Flooding
In March 2017, extremely heavy rains caused devastating problems in Peru’s northern regions, particularly Piura, Chiclayo, and Trujillo. Downtown areas of several cities, including Piura, and Trujillo have been underwater for days. The phenomenon, named “Coastal El Niño” came after a...
California Fires Situation Report #2
Be a part of the response: Pray Please pray for the people who have been impacted by the wildfires in California. May God’s healing presence give them peace and hope in their time of need. Pray that God might...
California Fires: A Reflection
A few weeks ago, Rev. Michael Stadie traveled to California to accompany our affiliate and the communities impacted by the recent wildfires. He shares this reflection: When I visited California last month, I knew I wanted to visit some of...
Rohingya Refugee Crisis
Be a part of the response: Pray Continue to pray for all those impacted by conflict and forced migration. Give Thanks to generous, undesignated donations, Lutheran Disaster Response is able to respond quickly and effectively to disasters...
Caribbean Hurricane Response: A Reflection
In late October, a small delegation from the ELCA traveled to Puerto Rico, St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John. They walked together in prayerful solidarity with our sisters and brothers in the Caribbean Synod and the Lutheran Social Services of...
California Fires
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Be a part of the response: Pray Please pray for the people who have been affected and are in the path of wildfires in California. May God’s healing presence give them peace and hope in their time of...