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Dear Friends of Lutheran Disaster Response of New York:
Here’s the Oct. 13th 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
Seminar on dealing with stress, terrorism/war
Faithful Response, a ministry of Lutheran Disaster Response of New York and Catholic Charities of Rockville Centre, sponsors a seminar on dealing with stress, terrorism and war, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Long Island City, Oct. 22, 1 to 3 p.m. The event includes lunch, followed by a presentation to help to deal with issues related to 9/11, all the related events of the war on terror and trauma issues. Pr. Tom Taylor, coodinator of LDRNY for Long Island, and Faithful Response’s Michael Arcari will share stories of healing and a general sharing may take place, and questions about treatments will be answered. You do not have to be directly affected by the events of 9/11, or the war on terror, to join us. The event is open to all displaced workers, volunteers, uniform services, construction workers, military and all friends and families. Faithful Response is an innovative, faith-based health program that provides free confidential counseling and support. For more info, go to www.LDRNY.org .
Lutheran World Relief helping in Pakistan
Lutheran World Relief is working with its partners in ACT, a global consortium of churches, to support affected families and communities in Pakistan devastated by the earthquake. To see how, go to www.LDRNY.org .
Volunteers needed for a research project
You're invited to participate in a study about trauma, and how it affects people. This study will explore issues of child abuse and how they impact a person's reactions to trauma later in life, such as Sept. 11. The study will be conducted by Kevin O'Brien, MSW, a graduate student at New York University's School of Social Work. The requirements for participation in this study are: 18 years of age, and in Manhattan on Sept. 11, 2001. Participation in this study is voluntary and you may withdraw at anytime.Participation consists of completing a five-part questionnaire that will take approximately 30 minutes to complete, either online or in person. There will be no payment for your time or participation. Your identity will remain anonymous. If you have questions or wish to participate in the study, contact O'Brien at 212-539-3710 or kevinNYCobrien@rcn.com.
Seminar offered on children's resiliency
The Columbia Resiliency Program is hosting "Fostering Resiliency in Children Through Community" on Oct. 21, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Milstein Hospital Building, Clark Conference Room #3. The program features speakers from the National Center for Disaster Preparedness and The Children's Health Fund, and will discuss different strategies for strengthening child resilience in response to traumatic events. RSVP by 5 p.m. on Oct. 19, rcg2101@columbia.edu or 212-781-1046.
Oct. 16 is World Food Day
Support the fight against hunger in your area by donating non-perishables or volunteering at a local pantry or soup kitchen. Lutheran-run food pantries are located on www.LDRNY.org . You can also join the CROP walks at Baldwin Park, Westhampton, Southhampton, Easthamton, and Northern Brookhaven to raise funds for the relief and development work of Church World Service and the hunger ministries on Long Island. Email licchemp@aol.com for more info.
Faith Walk Leader training set for Oct. 19
Koinonia NYC offers a unique ministry of hope and healing through Faith Walks at Ground Zero. Visiting groups spend about three hours at the LDRNY Comfort and Renew Center, walking around Ground Zero, and at St. Paul's Chapel. Koinonia NYC is looking for additional Faith Walk Leaders to assist with this exciting ministry and will offer training on Oct. 19 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at 22 Cortlandt St., 20th Floor. If you want to attend this or a future training session to see if this volunteer ministry is right for you, contact Pr. Ann Tiemeyer, Koinonia NYC director, at 212-669-6130 or KoinoniaNYC@yahoo.com.
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
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."
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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