South Sudan: A New Country Is Born
The new country of South Sudan was officially brought into being on July 9. In the new capital of Juba thousands came out to celebrate this historic moment and lament the tragedy that has gone before it. As this new...
Japan: ELCA Congregation Helps Raise Awareness & Funds for Japan Relief
Pastor Eric Olaf Olson and his congregation of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and school in Plainview NY were amazed by turnout for their “Cranes of Compassion” event held to help raise awareness and funds for the relief effort still continuing...
Field Report from Minot, North Dakota
Sisters and brothers in Christ, I’ve been working in Minot, North Dakota this week. Historic flooding brought the Souris River here over its banks, defeating levee attempts and devastating Minot and other communities like Burlington. Over 5,000 homes and hundreds...
Horn of Africa Drought: Luley’s Story
Reduced rains have led to drought throughout the Horn of Africa leading a severe water shortage and higher food prices as crops and animals pass away and are eaten for survival. Many have had to leave their homes in search...
ACT Alliance: Annual Report 2010
The ACT Alliance has released its 2010 Annual Report, their first Annual Report! The ELCA is a member of ACT and we are grateful for their continued work of coordination that helps resources reach those in need with more efficiency...
Indonesia: Earthquakes Strike North Tapanuli
Early last Tuesday morning the Indonesian island of Sumatra was struck by a pair of earthquakes in the central district of North Tapanuli. The quakes had magnitudes of 5.5 and 5.6 and led to a general state of fear running...