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!
Giving Back to God as an Act of Worship
Out of the mouths of babes…Dawn shares a story about a time when she attended children’s church in Zambia and heard a heartfelt sermon from an impressive young person.
By Dawn Murdock
Measuring Success in Kenya and Beyond
Christina introduces an exciting new measurement tool that Episcopal Relief & Development has invested in. This new tool will change the way the organization can accurately calculate the impact of its community-led programs around the world.
By Christina Irene
Ash Wednesday: A Call to Wake Up
On Ash Wednesday, Canon Chuck Robertson reminds us of its significance.
By The Rev. Canon C.K. Robertson
One Dress. 40 Days : #LentMyWay
Hillary Raining will be wearing the same dress for 40 days of Lent. The Rector of St. Christopher’s Church in Gladwyne, PA is embarking on a journey to connect her faith with her passion for creating a sustainable future and raising awareness of Episcopal Relief & Development. Starting on Ash Wednesday (2/14/18), she will be posting a photograph each day to her website, reflecting on the Lenten meditation from the day from our 2018 Lenten Meditations booklet and encouraging friends and readers to donate to our programs. In this blog, we learn what motivates her to enter into this faithful journey.
By The Rev. Dr. Hillary Raining
Small Church Plays Big Role in a Community’s Recovery
All across the dioceses of Southeast Florida and Central Florida, church partners are helping in ways large and small. Read on and discover how the St. Columba Episcopal Church in Marathon, Florida is making a difference in their community.
By Mike Smith
8 Stories of Recovery in the Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey
Episcopal Relief & Development Major Gifts Officer Mike Smith traveled to Houston to survey the devastating damage left by Hurricane Harvey and to document the work of our church partners. He returned with hopeful stories of people and communities profoundly changed as they recover from the storm.
