On Sunday, February 22, please give generously to Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD).
In 1940, the Episcopal Church created the Presiding Bishop's Fund for World Relief to assist refugees fleeing Europe. With a broader mission today, ERD responds to God’s call to seek and serve Christ in all persons and to respect the dignity of every human being. The nonprofit provides disaster relief and promotes sustainable development through partnerships with locally-led organizations around the world. It focuses on four interconnected priorities: early childhood development, women and girls, climate resilience and disaster response. ERD operates in the U.S., Africa, Asia, Latin America and Caribbean, and the Middle East. For example, ERD partnered with the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country and the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas, to launch a recovery and resilience program focused on replacing and repairing recreational vehicles (RVs) for households whose primary residences were destroyed by the July 4, 2025, Texas Hill Country flood. The initiative supported low-income residents who are un- or underinsured in finding a path to recovery.
Donations may be made via Breeze (Select “Outreach Sunday: Episcopal Relief and Development” from the drop-down menu.); by texting “outreach” to (301) 685-7608; or by check, payable to St. John’s Norwood with “Episcopal Relief and Development” on the memo line.