Episcopal Relief & Development Stories

Through Ibihwa Christian and Vocational Training Centre, a program of Episcopal Relief & Development’s partner, The Diocese of Central Tanganyika, Festo, a deaf man, gained his welding certification. After graduating, Festo and his classmates began strategizing how to earn enough money to purchase the welding and other equipment needed for their careers.

World Humanitarian Day is a time to recognize those who face danger and adversity in order to help others. It is also an opportunity to celebrate the spirit that inspires humanitarian work around the globe. With this in mind we invited Brother Andrew L. Carpentier, Director of The Holy Land 

It’s spring planting time! This is the time of year we plant the tiny seeds we hope will sprout and grow into tomatoes, cucumbers, beans and many other vegetables we will enjoy later this year. In our home or community gardens, we will likely use a number of simple tool

It’s spring planting time! This is the time of year we plant the tiny seeds we hope will sprout and grow into tomatoes, cucumbers, beans and many other vegetables we will enjoy later this year. In our home or community gardens, we will likely use a number of 

  “Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, just as it is well with your soul.”                                            

This story was originally posted on Christian Formation a blog by Cindy Coe. We thought it was perfect for Earth Day! Food and Faith has become a popular topic.  Here are my “go-to” books, which I’ve read and digested as I’ve worked on the Abundant