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UCC Response to the Gulf Oil SpillFrom the United Church of Christ National Disaster Ministries:
The United Church of Christ National Disaster Ministries has been involved in assisting with technology-caused disaster for ten years. The oil spill in the Gulf will have a heavy impact on wildlife and most importantly on people who earn their livelihood by fishing in these waters. These are the very same people who are only just recovering from Hurricane Katrina which occurred almost five years ago. The UCC is preparing to assist in an ecumenical response with unmet needs that may be identified in the next couple of weeks. The UCC will continue to monitor the situation. Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida will be impacted by this spill. Five staging areas are in place and ready to protect sensitive shorelines. These areas include: Biloxi, MS; Pensacola, FL; Venice, LA; Pascagoula, MS; and Theodore, AL. How You Can Help 1. Pray for people who live in communities affected by technology-caused disasters. 2. To help those affected by disasters you may send gifts payable to your congregation marked for OGHS special fund Emergency USA: 2010 Gulf Oil Spill with the request they be sent through the Conference office on to Wider Church Ministries. OR 3. Send gifts, made out to Wider Church Ministries and marked in the memo portion OGHS special fund Emergency USA: 2010 Gulf Oil Spill to UCC Financial Services; Wider Church Ministries, 700 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115. OR 4. Make a secure on-line donation. Donate Now. endorsed by the Commission for Mission & Justice of the Massachusetts Conference, UCC |
