What some Christians are blogging, and doing, about Hurricane Gustav

What some Christians are blogging, and doing, about Hurricane Gustav
Source: blogs4God

Author: Dean
Date: 1 September, 2008

Hurricane Gustav has already caused great damage as it moves toward the United States. You can make a difference by making a gift to the United Church of Christ (put Hurricane Gustav in the comments section) or Church World Service. ...

Deadly Fay impacts thousands

Deadly Fay impacts thousands

Source: Disaster News Network - USA

Author:

Date:24 August, 2008

The Rev. Karen Thompson of the United Church of Christ serves as a member of the Florida VOAD (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster). She said she has had a chance to look at the overall picture of damage in the state from that position and as the associate minister for disaster recovery and response for her church's statewide organization.

"There are a lot of people in need, especially in Brevard County," she said.

The UCC, the Florida Conference of The United Methodist Church and several other organizations are working to ensure the clean up kits they need to help survivors get their homes back in order are ready to go. The Red Cross has opened (and, in some cases, closed) shelters around the state to give temporary relief to those who were put out of their homes. Most of the thousands who were displaced have gone to stay with family and friends.

Faith community responds to VA college shooting

Faith community responds to VA college shooting
Disaster News Network: April 17, 2007

The United Church of Christ has been in touch with its local congregation, Glade UCC. Counseling and assistance has been offered by the UCC National Disaster Office.

Final CWS/ERP Update and Report of Denominational Activities: December 06-January 07 Winter Storms

Final CWS/ERP Update and Report of Denominational Activities: December 06-January 07 Winter Storms

(Church World Service Newsroom: 01-26-2007)

“UCC Disaster Response staff members Florence Coppola and Susan Sanders report United Church of Christ denominational staff remain in close contact with district representatives, ready to offer support and assistance if needed. Coppola says for now, churches across Missouri and Kansas have been able to handle relief efforts without added denominational support.”