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New Orleans work continues

This is a recent article in the Atlanta Journal Constitution

Volunteering after Katrina changed their lives forever
Helping restore and rebuild after 2005 hurricane was transformational event
By CHRISTOPHER QUINN
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Sunday, January 04, 2009
For almost a year, Jonathan Kidwell waited to volunteer in New Orleans.
He had watched TV reports as Hurricane Katrina pummeled the city during his [...]

ERD announces arrival of 2008 Lenten devotional

If you are preparing to prepare for Good Friday, ECUSA is here to help. (No kidding, their material is usually very good.)
ERD announces arrival of 2008 Lenten devotional
Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) has published its 2008 Lenten devotional booklet, titled “Seeking to Serve: A Lenten Exploration of the Millennium Development Goals.”
Also, Presiding Bishop Katharine [...]

Dated perceptions don’t just plague Africa

In this article from the Washington Post online Ms.Uzodinma Iwela writes from an African’s perspective on the disdainful idea that the West wants to “Save Africa.” It is an important reminder to us who have a “heart for Africa” (as people say) that we are reminded that Africa is full of real people living daily [...]

The One Campaign

Bono’s One campaign “to eradicate poverty” is so well organized and making strides through grassroots lobbying. If you are interested in seeing the federal budget for poverty issues expanded, sign up at one.org.
I just signed up to meet face to face with our Congressional reps who will be back in their districts in April. And… [...]

“Bundles of Hope” - Help New Orleans & Louisiana

The Bundles of Hope program is a great way to help folks who are still affected by Katrina and her aftermath. I am once again helping out the Communications office of EDOLA (by LOOOOOONG distance) and this is very important to us. If you can help, please check out this link.
Bishop Charles Jenkins and the [...]

More notes from New Orleans

After Katrina hit in August 2005 I joined the Episcopal diocese of Louisiana’s staff as Director of Public Relations. It was great to roll up my sleeves and contribute in such an exciting way.
We have since moved to Pennsylvania, but the good people there continue the hard work of recovery. The latest reflection comes from [...]

Katrina recovery from the front lines

The Episcopal Bishop of Louisiana, for whom I happily worked last year as his Press Officer before relocating to Pennyslvania, is on the front lines of fundraising for Katrina recovery. Check out his blog http://edola-bishop.blogspot.com/where he reflects honestly on the frustration of people not deeming the recovery work in Louisiana “worthy” of financial support.

Welcome to my new blog!

This is the new blog for those interested in my novel, The Unlikely Missionary, and those interested in issues of concern to women, writing, Africa, dark chocolate, Bono, and the continually fascinating breakdown of the Episcopal Church.
I’ve just finished Tony Hendra’s “Father Joe” which was really outstanding. One scene really stuck with me, partly because [...]