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Dear Friends of Lutheran Disaster Response of New York:
Here’s the June 15th edition of Comfort & Renew Online, a weekly e-newsletter provided by LDRNY. If you have something to share, please drop an email to mikki@LDRNY.org .
Bishop Bouman lauds work of LDRNY
Bishop Bouman spoke about the work of LDRNY at the annual Assembly of the Metropolitan New York Synod recently. He reminded people that LDRNY is one of the last faith groups to continue to help those affected by Sept. 11. He asks for your prayers and reminds you of the wonderful work it continues to do. To read the full story and see photos, go to www.LDRNY.org.
We remember the burning of the General Slocum
June 15 marks the anniversary of the General Slocum disaster. On this date in 1904, more than 100 people, mostly Lutheran mothers and children, were killed when the excursion steamer General Slocum burned in the East River in New York City. Prior to Sept. 11, this was one of the worst disasters to affect New York. A memorial plaque was placed in 2004 at the site of St. Mark's Church, 323 East 6th Street (now Community Synagogue).
ELCA representative will write about visit to the Gulf Coast
Andrew Genszler, director for domestic policy of the ELCA Washington Office, will travel along the Gulf Coast on a fact-finding mission June 14 to 22. He'll interview displaced people, ELCA congregation leaders and people from partner agencies and institutions, asking what they've learned since the disaster, what they've done to help the rebuilding process, and what Lutherans outside the Gulf Coast and policy makers in Washington can do beyond donating money. His blog, titled, "Rebuild to Renewal: The Gulf Coast Through an Advocate's Eyes,"? will be posted at www.elca.org/advocacy between June 14 and 22.
Spend time this summer in NYC on a servant event
With summer around the corner, is your congregation looking for a Servant Event opportunity? Koinonia NYC, an LDRNY partner, organizes servant events that include service projects, faith-based conversations, worship disciplines, Bible study, New York City experiences and a Faith Walk? at Ground Zero. The full-week schedule combines service time in the urban environment of New York City with a closing weekend retreat at Koinonia's wilderness setting in cabin housing. Koinonia NYC will work with your group to create an event that will suit your group's interest and needs. Koinonia NYC is a ministry of Koinonia and works in partnership with Lutheran Social Services Lutheran Disaster Response of New York), and New York City Lutheran congregations to coordinate a meaningful broad-based experience. Housing options are available throughout Manhattan and the greater New York area, depending on group needs. Servant events can also be arranged with Koinonia NYC throughout the year as a week-long event, an extended weekend, or a weekend. For more info, go to www.LDRNY.org.
Does your church want to learn about preparedness?
Michael Arcari, program director for Faithful Response, an LDRNY partner, is available to discuss disaster preparedness at your church. He can discuss how to be prepared, along with showing what goes into a Go Bag, or a topic of special interest to you. To schedule a talk at your church, call Arcari at 516-679-0080, or faithfulresponse@ldrny.org. Visit www.LDRNY.org
2nd Annual New York State Disaster Human Services Conference set
Disaster Human Services is a critical component of emergency management, bringing together voluntary agency, faith-based, private and governmental sectors with the shared goal of protecting lives and property in times of disaster. This two-day conference, June 27-28 at the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University, Brookville, will target organizational leadership and disaster human services planning. A series of expert panels, workshops, and facilitated discussions will be presented over the course of the two days, ending with a tabletop exercise on Wednesday afternoon. Visit www.nysvoad.com for more information.
Salvation Army WTC Recovery Office to close June 30
The Salvation Army of Greater NY's WTC Recovery office on East 52nd St. will officially close as of June 30. By that date The Salvation Army will refer all remaining active WTC clients to case managers at its Corps Community Centers throughout Manhattan. The Salvation Army will partner with NYDIS's 9/11 Outreach Coordinator, Mariam Mahmud, to send as many cases as possible to the NYC 9/11 Unmet Needs Roundtable to secure sustainable recovery support.
Take a planned Faith Walk around Ground Zero
LDRNY partner Koinonia NYC invites you to take a Faith Walk around Ground Zero. Faith Walks are inspirational and educational tours of Ground Zero and surrounding landmarks, encouraging healing and hope in the face of despair. If you’re planning a trip to New York City, or want to read more about others’ experiences, go to www.LDRNY.org. Participants always report back that they liked the Faith Walk. Here is a comment from one person: "It was informative, very moving, and certainly uplifting. In your very kind and thoughtful manner, you put us all at ease. Your friendly way made us all able to participate and enjoy this opportunity."
Make a gift to LDRNY
LDRNY is grateful for the gifts it receives. If you’d like to make a donation to honor or memorialize someone, send a check to LDRNY at the address below. Tell us who should be notified of the gift, and please provide an address. Thrivent members will have their gift matched.
You may now make a gift to support the work of LDRNY among the hidden victims of Sept. 11 online, thanks to Lutheran Community Foundation’s Charity Finder. Go to
http://www.thelcf.org/donors/charityfinder_details.asp?charity_id=145
Events, programs and training on www.LDRNY.org
You’re reminded to check the LDRNY.org website often for a complete listing of events taking place around Ground Zero and in lower Manhattan, and for programs and training relating to 9/11. They’re listed here: http://www.ldrny.org/comfort/comfort3.asp
Helpful sites you may want to visit
• Lifenet www.9-11MentalHealth.org 1-800-LIFENET.
LDRNY contact info
To contact LDRNY, call 1-866-864-1600, or send an email to Mikki@ldrny.org Visit the website for information on any of our programs – www.LDRNY.org.
LDRNY
22 Cortlandt St. 10007
New York, NY
1-866-864-1600
212-406-9736
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