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Dear Friends of Lutheran Disaster Response of New York:
Here’s the December 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
LDRNY's Faithful Response in the news
David Grand, clinical director of LDRNY partner Faithful Response, wasn't expecting to find a ghost town when he went to the New Orleans area last week. Grand traveled to the area to film for his movie, After the Flags Go Away, a documentary that follows the healing journeys of three trauma survivors. Grand's visit made news in the Lafayette Daily Advertiser on Dec. 13. To read a story about him, go to www.LDRNY.org and click on Top News.
Last opportunity for LDRNY's workshop on trauma/stress
Lutheran Disaster Response of New York will sponsor a workshop on Comprehensive Acute Traumatic Stress Management, Dec. 17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Long Island. The workshop will be given by Dr. Ray Shelton for the CERT CARE Team and the Medical Reserve Corp.
- Dec. 17, Grace Lutheran Church 1294 Bellmore Ave., N. Bellmore
Call 516-679-0080 or email faithfulresponse@ldrny.org. For more information, go to www.LDRNY.org and click on Top News.
Help a family this Christmas
It's not too late to make a year-end donation to LDRNY. You can earmark your gift for our annual holiday drive to help families who continue to be economically and physically affected by 9/11. This year, 200 gift cards for Barnes and Noble and KB Toys will be distributed. See donation information below.
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.
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, voicesofsept11.org.
Be aware that some Red Cross services for 9/11 close Dec. 30
The Red Cross September 11 Recovery Program will close the following services on Dec. 30 -- The Client Support Network, Additional Assistance, Supplemental Gift, and Health Services. For more information, visit www.redcross.org/september11/help and click on"Sunsetting Timetable."
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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