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I come from a family of refugees. Now it’s my turn to help displaced persons.
The Rev. Steven D. Paulikas, rector of All Saints’ Church, shares his story of coming from a refugee family, how that has shaped his personal life and the work he oversees as an Episcopal Relief & Development board member.
Resilience Through the Storm: The Impact of Relationships During the Aftermath of Disasters
Josephine Hicks, Vice President for Episcopal Church Programs, shares the story of Stephannie and how she rebuilt with the help of her community following powerful tornadoes that ripped through Alabama in March 2021.
Creating Lasting Change a Few Minutes at a Time
Kat Millington breaks down Episcopal Relief & Development’s volunteer opportunities and different routes you can take to volunteer for the organization.
EASTER SUNDAY | He Lives!
By Abagail Nelson Sabbath ends about an hour after sunset, when the first night star appears. Do we think that is when the women gathered (in a lea...
MAUNDY THURSDAY | Love One Another the Way That Jesus Loves Us
By the Most Rev. Michael Bruce Curry You may remember the words to that song that many of us sang as children: “They’ll know we are Christians by o...
LENTEN MEDITATION | Generosity is Contagious. It Sparks Possibilities.
By the Rev. Stacy Stringer A friend wrote recently, “Don’t let what you cannot do get in the way of what you can do.” This sounds like a no brainer...