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Dear Friends of Lutheran Disaster Response of New York:
Here’s the December 8th 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
Note date change for LDRNY workshop on trauma/stress
Lutheran Disaster Response of New York will sponsor two workshops on Comprehensive Acute Traumatic Stress Management, Dec. 9 and Dec. 17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Long Island. Workshops will be given by Dr. Ray Shelton for the CERT CARE Team and the Medical Reserve Corp.
Dec. 9, Freeport Firehouse 15 Broadway, Freeport
Dec. 17, Grace Lutheran Church 1294 Bellmore Ave., N. Bellmore
Register by Dec. 5. Call 516-679-0080 or email faithfulresponse@ldrny.org. For more information, go to www.LDRNY.org and click on Top News.
LDRNY partner travels to New Orleans to film documentary about trauma
Dr. David Grand, clinical director of Faithful Response, an LDRNY partner program, traveled to New Orleans this week to continue filming for his documentary, "After the Flags Go Away."? The film is about trauma and grief long after events such as 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, bombings and accidents. To watch a clip of the movie, go to www.LDRNY.org and click on Top News. LDRNY deputy coordinator for Long Island Pr. Tom Taylor is working on the project.
Faithful Response director speaks at conference
Michael Acari, Program Director for Faithful Response, an LDRNY partner, participated in a panel discussion sponsored by the Cambridge Health Alliance Victims of Violence First Responder Wellness Program, Dec. 7 in Arlington, Mass. The panel discussed the importance of self-care strategies to prepare you before, during and after a disaster.
Does your church want to learn about preparedness?
Pr. Tom Taylor, Deputy Coordinator of LDRNY for Long Island, and Michael Arcari, Program Director for Faithful Response, an LDRNY partner, will talk about disaster/emergency preparedness at Holy Trinity, Astoria, on Dec. 10. They will discuss how to be prepared, along with showing what goes into a Go Bag etc. To schedule a talk at your church, call Arcari at 516-679-0080, or faithfulresponse@ldrny.org.
Special service for those who died on Sept. 11
St. Paul's Chapel and Voices of September 11 host an interfaith service in memory of those who died on Sept. 11, on Dec. 17, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., St. Paul's Chapel, 209 Broadway. The service features the Harlem Gospel Choir. Following the service, sculptor Mark Pilato will unveil his sculpture "Ascent" in the church courtyard. RSVP to 866-505-3911, www.voicesofsept11.org.
Career seminar offered
The Resiliency Program and Family Service League sponsors a Career Breakthroughs seminar on Dec 13 from 6-9 p.m. at New York Presbyterian Hospital at Ft. Washington Ave and 168th Street. Gene Gitelson will be the featured coach, and dinner will be served. This program, made possible by a September 11 Grant from the American Red Cross, is for those who are un- or under-employed in the wake of 9/11, and will help participants find career focus and market their skills. Please RSVP by Dec. 9 to rcg2101@columbia.edu or 212-781-1046.
Servant event opportunities in NYC
Is your congregation looking for a Servant Event opportunity for Summer 2006? Koinonia NYC 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 additional information contact the Koinonia NYC office at 212-669-6131 or KoinoniaNYC@yahoo.com. Additional information can also be found at www.KoinoniaNY.org or www.LDRNY.org.
Want to be a docent for Ground Zero tours?
The 9/11 Families Association is training volunteer docents to lead tours of Ground Zero. There are training dates in November in December. You can download an application at http://www.ldrny.org/GroundZero/GroundZero4.asp> or visit http://tributenyc.org/
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 <http://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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