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Every day, in a million ways, members of CTK and the ELCA are making the world a better place. In far reaches of the globe, and right here in our neighborhood, you’ll see that Lutherans aren’t folks who simply talk about their beliefs. We put them into action. So make a meal to share. Have your opinion on government policy heard. Help a friend through their time of need. Donate to a worthwhile cause. Find out just how rewarding God’s work can be.

Our Faith In Action


Every day, in a million ways, members of CTK and the ELCA are making the world a better place. In far reaches of the globe, and right here in our neighborhood, you’ll see that Lutherans aren’t folks who simply talk about their beliefs. We put them into action. So make a meal to share. Have your opinion on government policy heard. Help a friend through their time of need. Donate to a worthwhile cause. Find out just how rewarding God’s work can be.
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Chile Earthquake Relief 

The Situation:

An 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit central Chile February 27,  2010, at approximately 3:30 a.m. local time about 70 miles northeast of the city of Concepcion and 200 miles south of the capital, Santiago. The earthquake is the biggest to hit Chile in 50 years.

Tsunami warnings were issued for Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, Central America and Pacific island nations.

ELCA Response:

The ELCA has already been in contact with companions in Chile in support of their response. ELCA Disaster Response is working with and through two historical companions with presence in earthquake affected areas:

Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chile (Iglesia Evangelica Luterana en Chile - IELCH), a church that carries out its mission in the context of people living in situations of poverty and marginalization including work in Concepcion and Santiago.

Educacion Popular en Salud (EPES) - With roots as an emergency response organization, EPES is now a leader for access and provision of systematic community health services.

Both the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chile and EPES are well located and equipped for this earthquake response.

Read more detailed Situation Reports:
Situation Report #1 - 3/4/2010 PDF Format
Access the ELCA Disaster Response Blog page .

Give:

Gifts to ELCA Chile Earthquake Response help us to provide immediate and effective support to communities which are in need. Please consider giving to support the needs of this response and others like it.  Information on giving is provided in the box on the right "How You Can Help." 100% of your gift will be used in full to bring life sustaining support to this crisis. Thank you for your prayerful consideration.

Update on Haiti Recovery:

Pastor Livenson Lauvanus, the President of the Lutheran Church of Haiti, brings greetings to the members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America following the January 2010 earthquake.

 

ELCA Disaster Response

Chile Earthquake Relief 

The Situation:

An 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit central Chile February 27,  2010, at approximately 3:30 a.m. local time about 70 miles northeast of the city of Concepcion and 200 miles south of the capital, Santiago. The earthquake is the biggest to hit Chile in 50 years.

Tsunami warnings were issued for Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, Central America and Pacific island nations.

ELCA Response:

The ELCA has already been in contact with companions in Chile in support of their response. ELCA Disaster Response is working with and through two historical companions with presence in earthquake affected areas:

Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chile (Iglesia Evangelica Luterana en Chile - IELCH), a church that carries out its mission in the context of people living in situations of poverty and marginalization including work in Concepcion and Santiago.

Educacion Popular en Salud (EPES) - With roots as an emergency response organization, EPES is now a leader for access and provision of systematic community health services.

Both the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chile and EPES are well located and equipped for this earthquake response.

Read more detailed Situation Reports:
Situation Report #1 - 3/4/2010 PDF Format
Access the ELCA Disaster Response Blog page .

Give:

Gifts to ELCA Chile Earthquake Response help us to provide immediate and effective support to communities which are in need. Please consider giving to support the needs of this response and others like it.  Information on giving is provided in the box on the right "How You Can Help." 100% of your gift will be used in full to bring life sustaining support to this crisis. Thank you for your prayerful consideration.

Update on Haiti Recovery:

Pastor Livenson Lauvanus, the President of the Lutheran Church of Haiti, brings greetings to the members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America following the January 2010 earthquake.

 

ELCA Disaster Response

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