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Episcopal Relief and Development

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"Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me." 

-Matthew 25:40 (NRSV, extracted from our mandate 25:37-40)

      

     

   

Episcopal Relief & Development is the international relief and development agency of the Episcopal Church of the United States, guided by the Episcopal Church’s principles of compassion, dignity and generosity as we work to heal a hurting world.

    

  

  

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Diocesan Contact: Mr. Terry Dorcy (St. Luke's, Kalamazoo)

  

Click here to go to the official webpage for Episcopal Relief and Development: http://www.er-d.org/

  

  

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Outreach Resources

  

Organization

Committees

Activities

Mission Trips

With Young People

Millenium Development Goals

click here to view the outreach resource page

  

  

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As of September 2009, the Diocese of Western Michigan has sent in over $100,000 to ERD. 

  

Click here to see a chart of the numbers and how other Dioceses in our Province are giving.

   

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27 Diocesan Parishes Participate in Missions

  

Click here to read information & a thank you about the Mission Trips (.pdf)

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Episcopal Relief and Development’s Mandate

Matthew 25: 37-40 (NRSV)

“For I was hungry and you gave me food,

I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink,

I was a stranger and you welcomed me,

I was naked and you gave me clothing,

I was sick and you took care of me,

I was in prison and you visited me…

Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the

Least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.”

  

  

Who We Are

Episcopal Relief and Development responds to human suffering around the world. We provide emergency assistance after disasters, rebuild communities, and help children and families climb out of poverty.

   

   

What We Do

We save lives after an emergency

Disasters - whether man-made or natural - happen all the time. When they strike, we help people by supplying food, water, and medicine immediately. We prevent vulnerable people from further suffering, especially women, children, and the elderly.

   

We help communities rebuild when the crisis is over
Hurricanes, earthquakes, and other catastrophes leave people with nothing. We work hand-in hand with local communities to build new homes, plant crops, create clean water systems, construct clinics and schools, and offer critical post trauma counseling.

   

We create opportunities for people living in poverty

In many places in the world, people can't feed their families or give them basic health care. Through our food security and primary health care program, we provide farming and business training, health care services, and HIV/AIDS programs in communities where families are struggling to survive. We give people the tools to earn an income and create opportunities for their children.