Restore & Renew
Restore & Renew ~ Responding & Rebuilding when Disaster Strikes
This toolkit provides easy steps, including ways to use Asset-Based Community Development, for Faith Leaders and community members to become key players in their community’s road to recovery from disaster.
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Printable & Shareable Resources
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How to Begin
After the Fall: A Story of One Congregation’s Entry into Disaster Preparedness
Conversations and Goal Setting: Starting a Preparedness Ministry in your Community of Faith
An Overview of Episcopal Relief & Development’s Disaster Preparedness Planning Guides
In Worship
The Blessing of Lament Following Disasters
Offering Worship When All Is Not Normal
Blessing a Home Lost in Fire – For Families
Additional Prayers and Recommendations for Faith Communities in Response to Disasters
A Reflection and Prayer for Adults Who Minister with Youth
How to Observe Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday
Formation
Turning to Scripture After A Disaster: Four Bible Studies
Let’s Talk: Family Conversation Starters
An Overview of How a Faith Community Can Be Present to Children & Youth Following a Tragedy
Creating Empowered Faith Communities to Act in the Event of a Disaster
Creating a Disaster Preparedness Plan—An Example of the Basics
Ministering with Children, Youth, Teens and Adults After a Disaster
Outreach & Creative Community Engagement
What We Do – Episcopal Relief & Development’s Strategy for Disaster Relief & Response
What You Can Do – How You Can Join Other Faith Leaders & Communities in Making a Difference
Building Community with ABCD Engagement
Helpful Preparedness Checklists for Every Household
Make a Disaster Kit for Someone Else
Becoming a Ministry Partner with Episcopal Relief & Development
Fun & Fundraising with Episcopal Relief & Development
Get Creative with Gifts for Life
How To Plan a Churchwide Campaign and Helpful Tips
Fundraising With Fellowship & Worship Activities
Opportunities for Local & Diocesan Grants and Individual Support
