Stories

Our Stories of Lasting Change are filled with hope, inspiration and love in action. They reflect the experiences of Episcopal Relief & Development partners, staff, participant communities, volunteers and friends who are moved to make a measurable difference in the lives of vulnerable women and children and help communities prepare for and recover from climate-influenced events. Join us on this life-changing journey. Subscribe below!


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Monday, Mar 04, 2019

Ash Wednesday: God Loves Us Even in Our Dustiness

As we begin our Lenten journey, Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry reminds us of two remarkable aspects of Lent and connects us to The Way of Love.

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Wednesday, Jan 16, 2019

On the ground in California: Being Present with Communities Post-Disaster

Tamara Plummer, Program Officer for Asset Recognition, recounts her time in the Golden State late last year during and after the tense moments of the wildfires and Thousand Oaks shooting.

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Monday, Dec 31, 2018

Board chair signs off with a message of beauty, joy and love for the New Year

Outgoing Board Chair Neel Lane (Province VII) wraps up his eight-year term with a message for the New Year. The San Antonio-based attorney imparts final reflections on his journey with Episcopal Relief & Development, which took him from relief work in the US to a pilgrimage to Ghana. We thank him for his dedicated service to the organization and wish him all the best in his continuing work in 2019 and beyond.

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Friday, Dec 28, 2018

Best of 2018: The Top 10 Stories of the Year

We ran the numbers and discovered what YOU loved the most!

As 2018 comes to a close, we review the top 10 stories read by our audience over the past year. If you missed out on any of them, here’s your chance to brush up on the best of the last 12 months.

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Thursday, Dec 20, 2018

Arise and Shine! A Letter from the President & CEO

As the year comes to a close, President and CEO of Episcopal Relief & Development Rob Radke looks back on another year of the organization.

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Wednesday, Dec 19, 2018

Join our Christmas Lip Sync Challenge!

Continue the festivities through the 12 Days of Christmas! Gather your loved ones for a little fun and share your joyous spirit this season by lip syncing to your favorite Holiday tunes. Then Challenge three (3) of your friends to do the same after posting your video! #EpiscopalLipSynChallenge

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