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We don’t just want to help Haiti, we want to celebrate Haiti: Trinity-Kirksville

Monday, February 8th, 2010

Sunday, February 14, Trinity Episcopal Church, 124 North Mulanix St. in Kirksville, is having a Haitian Kanaval Dinner to raise money for the earthquake victims in Haiti and to mark the beginning of Lent.

“Haitians celebrate three fat days, trois joursgras, or Kanaval, and so will we,” said Scott Alberts, Trinity choir director and the dinner’s organizer. “They go from Mass until Wednesday morning nonstop, so our custom of a Sunday party is perfect. We don’t just want to help Haiti, we want to celebrate Haiti.” (more…)

  • Trinity-Kirksville Trinity Episcopal Church, 124 N. Mulanix, Kirksville, MO 63501, ph 660-665-6155, www.trinitykirksville.org

Prayers and assistance for the people of Haiti

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

From the Presiding Bishop

The people of Haiti have suffered a devastating earthquake, and it is already clear that many have died and many more are injured.  Even under “normal” circumstances, Haiti struggles to care for her 9 million people.  The nation is the poorest in the western hemisphere, and this latest disaster will set back many recent efforts at development.  I urge your prayers for those who have died, been injured, and are searching for loved ones – and I urge your concrete and immediate prayers in the form of contributions to Episcopal Relief & Development, who are already working with the Diocese of Haiti to send aid where it is most needed.

The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori
Presiding Bishop
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Episcopal Relief and Development releases “Planning for Pandemic Influenza” resources (2009)

Monday, April 27th, 2009

http://www.er-d.org/PlanningforPandemicInfluenza

Included topics:
What is swine flu and how can I take the necessary precautions?
What is pandemic influenza and does it relate to swine and avian flu?
What is happening now?
What will be the role of faith based groups in a pandemic?
How might I help my church or diocese get prepared?
How do we help our administrative offices prepare?
Where can I find good and relevant pandemic flu resources for churches and faith groups: for liturgy, care-giving, and spiritual practice?
Where can I find resources for children, parents & child care providers?
Are their strong examples of diocesan pandemic influenza plans already available?
Is there a recommended checklist to help families prepare?
What is the US national response plan?
How can I link to the response plans in my state and local communities?
How might we protect ourselves from getting influenza?

The Rev. Jason Samuel becomes ERD Representative for Flood Issues

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

Bishop Smith announced that the Rev.Jason Samuel is the Episcopal Relief and Development contact to deal with flood issues within our diocese.