We invite all Episcopalians to gather on February 22, or another convenient Sunday during the season, to pray for those living in poverty or without the basics for life, for victims of conflict and natural disasters and for all those around the world utilizing local  resources and expertise to counter scarcity and imbalance.

Episcopal Relief & Development works with local partners in almost 40 countries to tackle these issues. You can support this work by contributing to a plate offering or by mailing your gift with the attached response form. Your participation is a simple way to help convey Jesus’ love for our most vulnerable neighbors.

2015 Lenten Meditations

Written by a collection of Episcopal Church and Anglican leaders, and edited by author and Christian formation specialist Jennifer Gamber and published by Forward Movement, Episcopal Relief & Development’s Lenten Meditations 2015 centers on five statements Episcopal Relief & Development and the authors hold as core beliefs:

• I believe that everyone should have access to clean water.
• I believe that no one should go hungry.
• I believe that all children and families deserve a healthy start in life.
• I believe that no one should live in poverty.
• I believe that together we can heal a hurting world.

Reflecting a range of diverse voices, the meditations provide insights on reading of spiritual significance and how we might apply them to our lives as we face a world in need. As we consider Jesus’ life of healing and sacrifice during this Lenten season, Episcopal Relief & Development asks you to reflect on your faith and how you might take action in responding to a hurting world. The traditional Lenten practice of almsgiving provides an opportunity to renew your commitment to people in need by supporting our work.

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Help heal a hurting world: www.episcopalrelief.org/Lent/