Finding hope in Brazil

Young workers in the landless movement in Brazil. (Photo by Marc Andrus)

The Rt. Rev. Marc Andrus, Bishop of California, is attending the Episcopal USA - Anglican Church in Brazil Bilateral Meeting this week. He went to Brazil tired and "bracing" himself for long meetings. Instead, thanks be to God, he has been surprised by hope. The people with whom he is meeting - landless young adults, indigenous peoples and Anglican priests - have united in their commitment to Christ and environmental justice. His message now: Look forward to these encounters, where Christ is present and God's love and hope are made manifest. From Bishop Marc's blog: Writing from the … [Read more...]

Helping refugees in Ecuador

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Episcopal Relief & Development sent word today about the work it is doing in the Diocese of Central Ecuador, working to help meet the basic material needs of Colombian refugees in Quito, Ecuador's capital. From its statement: ERD is calling this move a "temporary expansion of relief services ... to cover a gap in services usually provided by the office of the United Nations High Commissioner on Refugees (UNHCR), which has suspended its operations during a period of restructuring. Blankets, sleeping mats and personal care kits will be distributed to an estimated 100 families during the … [Read more...]