Update: U.S. Spring Storms
In late February and early March, a profusion of strong winds, tornadoes and flood waters ripped through the southeastern region of the United States. The impacts of the storm and flooding were so severe that on March 13, the state...
U.S. Spring Storms
“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28 Dear Sisters and brothers in Christ, In the midst of Lent, our neighbors cry out with weary hearts...
Re-Post: Can We Talk About Climate Change?
Can We Talk About Climate Change? By: Hannah Mornement After an intense two weeks of negotiations at the climate change summit in Paris a historic agreement was reached but for the people of Northern Ethiopia it is already too late....
Re-Post: Upbring Storm Update
Upbring Disaster Response Update: Feb. 23 Severe Weather Event One week after a long and difficult stretch of severe weather throughout the South and tornadoes in Louisiana, initial recovery efforts continue across impacted areas. The U.S. Storm Prediction Center confirmed that...
Typhoon Haiyan: Two Years Later
On Nov. 8, 2013, Typhoon Haiyan, known locally as Typhoon Yolanda, crashed into the central Philippines. For the next several days, heavy rainfall and top-speed winds wreaked havoc on the region. The typhoon, one of the strongest recorded storms to...
Needs of the Afflicted: Drought in Ethiopia
According to the UNICEF report, almost one million children are in need of treatment for severe acute malnutrition in Eastern and Southern Africa. UNICEF notes that: In Ethiopia, two seasons of failed rains mean that nearly six million children currently...