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Hurricane Sandy: The Strength of a Network

We often speak about our domestic disaster response work being done through a network of affiliates. The following is a great example of what this looks like in practice. Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LCFS) of Missouri, a Lutheran Disaster...

New Resource: Hurricane Sandy Situation Report #2

A new situation report giving an update on the situation in the northeaster United States and Caribbean as well as the ELCA’s response is now available. Please help us spread the word of how the ELCA is engaged in the...

Guatemala: 7.5-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Country

This morning a 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Guatemala killing at least 15 people and was felt as far away as Mexico City. As details continue to pour in please keep the people of Guatemala and our companion,...

New Resource: Updated Hurricane Sandy Bulletin Insert

There is a new bulletin insert on the ELCA Disaster Response website sharing about our work and need following Hurricane Sandy. Please share it with your congregations. Hurricane Sandy Bulletin Insert

Hurricane Sandy: Reflections

As the newest member of the Lutheran Disaster Response team at ELCA churchwide office, I am in a unique position to appreciate the complex process and the “ecological system” of disaster response from various perspectives. I can easily put on...

Hurricane Sandy: Situation Report #1

A new situation report highlighting the ELCA’s response to Hurricane Sandy in the Caribbean and northeastern US is now available. Please help us share this update with your congregations and communities. Hurricane Sandy Situation Report #1 (pdf) ___________ Gifts to...