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!
Harvesting Abundance Captures Growing Movement Around Food
After 17 years with Episcopal Relief & Development, Brian Sellers-Petersen is heeding the call of agricultural evangelism, leaving us with an abundance of wisdom, friendship and love.
By Episcopal Relief & Development
Charting Pathways to Integration and Impact
This week, Program Officer Kellie McDaniel is in Tanzania along with other Episcopal Relief & Development staff for an exciting meeting with our international partners. Read on as Kellie shares her expectations of the gathering as well as her hopes as this organization continues to expand its approach to community development and disaster relief.
By Kellie McDaniel
A Journey Through The Remote Hills of Tinglayan, Philippines
Mike Smith, Major Gift Officer at Episcopal Relief & Development recently visited two small villages in The Philippines, Butbut Proper and Luccong, to learn about the community members’ way of life (and play with cattle!). Read on as Mike digests his journey to the beautiful country.
By Mike Smith
Celebrating Great Triumph on All Saints’ Day
Rob shares one of the most powerful experiences he has had on All Saint’s Day.
By Rob Radtke
Episcopalians Work Together To Restore Communities After Recent Disasters
Episcopalians Work Together To Restore Communities After Recent Disasters
By The Rev. Mary Frances Schjonberg
International Disaster Preparedness Day | Localizing Response to Disasters
We continue to pray for those impacted by the wildfires in Northern California and those beginning to recover from recent hurricanes. For International Disaster Preparedness Day, Nagulan Nesiah, Sr. Program Officer for Disaster Risk Reduction, shares some important news about disaster preparedness.
By Nagulan Nesiah
