Although we may not hear about it here, our church is at work all over the world,
helping out where help is desperately needed. Here are some example stories,
plus some links to more information, that, when taken together, show what a
wonderful, caring, vibrant church we belong to and choose to defend.
u Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) launched its redesigned
website
(http://www.er-d.org/) June 9, unveiling a new image that portrays the core values of
the organization and strengthens its online presence.
"Episcopal Relief and Development has reached incredible milestones in
the past several years. Working in partnership with over 60 Anglican and
ecumenical agencies, our programs now impact more than two million
people in 41 countries," said Robert W. Radtke, president of ERD. "Our
new website reflects the vitality of our work and is a powerful and
usable tool that tells our story." Read the
full story, which
first appeared on the Episcopal News Online website on June 10.
u Presiding Bishop Katharine
Jefferts Schori has written an opinion piece entitled "Marks of Mission:
What we're here to do and be as part of the Anglican Communion," which discusses
our identity and vocation as Christians. Read the
full story, which first appeared on the
Episcopal News Online website on June 10.
u Mike Kinman, Executive
Director of Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation issued a
brief report concerning the launch of the
Tony Blair Faith Foundation in New York City on May 30.
u The Episcopal Public
Policy Network issued a
call to action concerning
climate control legislation on May 30.
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