Stories
Our Stories of Lasting Change are filled with hope, inspiration and love in action. They reflect the experiences of Episcopal Relief & Development partners, staff, participant communities, volunteers and friends who are moved to make a measurable difference in the lives of vulnerable women and children and help communities prepare for and recover from climate-influenced events. Join us on this life-changing journey. Subscribe below!
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.
By Josephine Hicks
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.
By Kat Milligan
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...
By Abagail Nelson
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...
By Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
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...
By The Rev. Stacy Stringer
LENTEN MEDITATION | Come to the Table Where We Will Never be Hungry
By Dr. Delia Heck Food is a basic necessity of life. Thriving individuals and families have enough healthy and nutritious food to not only survive ...
