Welcome to New Life Episcopal Church
We're so glad you've visited us here on the web. And it's probably no accident that God brought you to our site. New Life is an Episcopal Church that welcomes you and all people. Here you will find a safe place to ponder, to question, to learn and grow. To love and be loved, learn and teach, serve and be served, and share and receive. Wherever you are on your journey of faith, you are welcome here!
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Darlene Giffin and the Outreach Team at New Life have made it possible for you to experience the richness of serving God by helping others!
On Wednesday Night, August 25, 2010, you can join other New Lifers at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Akron, where we will help with the Hot Meals program. Hot Meals is an outreach program which serves more than 1,000 meals each month to people who need food.
Meals are served at 5:30 PM on the third, fourth and (if necessary) fifth Wednesdays and Sundays of every month in the large social hall at St. Bernard Catholic Church in downtown Akron.
Signup sheets are in the parish hall, or contact Darlene. |
On Saturday, October 2, 2010, you can join your New Life friends volunteering at the Akron Canton Foodbank. You can learn more about the Foodbank here: www.akroncantonfoodbank.org
The Foodbank says, “Volunteers make a huge difference in the lives of those struggling with hunger. Your assistance at the Foodbank helps us to provide food more efficiently and effectively to those in need. In 2008, more than 900 volunteers provided over 15,000 hours of service at the Foodbank.”
Darlene Giffen has arranged for us to participate on a Volunteer Saturday, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, where various warehouse projects are conducted by people of all ages and abilities. Please volunteer - signup sheets are in the parish hall, or contact Darlene.
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On January 12, the island nation of Haiti was rocked by the strongest earthquake it had experienced in 200 years. The result was total devastation.
Many of us are asking how we can help. We have a relationship with two organizations that will accept your donations and help you to make a difference immediately:
Food for the Poor
Father Jay Pierce, who just visited us says:
When I visited your congregation I spoke of the tragedy of Haiti: unemployment, illiteracy, malnutrition, lack of medical care, inadequate housing, and hopelessness that pervaded every portion of life. But today . . . today we watch the news as pictures tell us of devastation beyond our imagination to the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere.
The estimates of the dead and missing continue to rise from 100,000 to 150,000 . . .All hospitals in Haiti have been destroyed . . .There are no fire or emergency facilities . . .Injured and dead people lie in the street . . .People wonder aimlessly about in shock . . .There is no electricity . . .
Food For The Poor has delivered $ millions upon $ millions to the people of Haiti in food, medical care, education support and housing through our warehouse in Port-au-Prince. It has been damaged, but we will begin operations as soon as possible. In this crisis I ask you to respond generously to the needs of your brothers and sisters in Christ. And, remember, 95% of every gift you provide goes directly into the life of the people you respond to.
Donate to Food for the Poor online
or, send a donation to: Food for the Poor, Inc / 6401 Lyons Road / Coconut Creek, FL 330073 (Place the word HAITI and the number 11678 in the memo portion of your check.)
Episcopal Relief and Development
Episcopal Relief & Development is reaching out to the Diocese of Haiti to both address immediate needs and prepare for long-term rehabilitation work.
At least three million people are estimated to have been affected by the earthquake. Innumerable homes and major structures were destroyed. The Rev. Kesner Ajax, Executive Director of the Bishop Tharp Institute, said: “There is no Cathedral. The entire Holy Trinity complex is gone. The convent for the Sisters of St. Margaret is gone. The Bishop’s house is gone. College St. Pierre is gone.”
Episcopal Relief & Development has disbursed emergency funding to the Diocese of Haiti to help meet critical needs such as food, water and shelter for those affected. As communication improves and recovery plans develop, we will continue to provide updates. We are standing ready to support the country’s ongoing recovery and rebuilding efforts in the days to come.
Donate to Episcopal Relief and Development Online
Please consider donating to one of these organizations. Help our brothers and sisters in Haiti. |
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