California Wildfires
Multiple wildfires have broken out across Los Angeles County in California, with tens of thousands of people under evacuation orders. Sparked by dry conditions, strong winds and a limited water supply, these fires have destroyed homes and businesses and have led to injuries and loss of life. News is still unfolding about the full impact as firefighting efforts continue.
Lutheran Disaster Response is coordinating with the Southwest California Synod, Pacifica Synod, and other partners to assess the needs of people impacted by the wildfires. We will work with them to provide for immediate needs and recovery amid the widespread destruction. Lutheran Disaster Response is committed to accompanying recovering communities for months and years to come.
Please pray for communities in California impacted by the wildfires. May God's healing presence bring them peace and hope in their time of need and give strength to those working diligently to contain the fires and care for affected communities.
Your gifts to Lutheran Disaster Response equip us to respond to communities affected by wildfires and related disasters. These gifts also empower us to respond to disasters whenever and wherever they strike. Gifts to "U.S. Wildfires" will be used in full (100%) to assist those affected by wildfires until the response is complete.
Lutheran Disaster Response is coordinating with the Southwest California Synod, Pacifica Synod, and other partners to assess the needs of people impacted by the wildfires. We will work with them to provide for immediate needs and recovery amid the widespread destruction. Lutheran Disaster Response is committed to accompanying recovering communities for months and years to come.
Please pray for communities in California impacted by the wildfires. May God's healing presence bring them peace and hope in their time of need and give strength to those working diligently to contain the fires and care for affected communities.
Your gifts to Lutheran Disaster Response equip us to respond to communities affected by wildfires and related disasters. These gifts also empower us to respond to disasters whenever and wherever they strike. Gifts to "U.S. Wildfires" will be used in full (100%) to assist those affected by wildfires until the response is complete.
To give by phone, call 800-638-3522.
Checks or money orders can be mailed to:
Lutheran Disaster Response
P.O. Box 1809
Merrifield, VA 22116-8009
Checks or money orders can be mailed to:
Lutheran Disaster Response
P.O. Box 1809
Merrifield, VA 22116-8009
As the wildfires continue to devastate Southern California, particularly in LA County, the Northeastern Ohio Synod is inviting congregations to extend care and compassion to our neighbors in the Southwest California Synod. Through this effort, we hope to facilitate direct connections with congregations potentially affected by the wildfires, sharing messages of encouragement and support during this challenging time.
Congregations in our synod have been paired with a congregation in the Southwest California Synod. We encourage you to reach out with handwritten notes, cards, or creative gestures like artwork or messages from your church community. This is an opportunity to remind these congregations that they are being thought of and prayed for here in Ohio as they face the long journey of recovery.
While financial gifts to support wildfire recovery are greatly appreciated and can be given through Lutheran Disaster Response, this effort allows us to share hope in a deeply personal and tangible way.
Thank you for joining us in this meaningful act of love and solidarity. Together, let us remind our siblings in Christ that they are being held in prayer.
Congregations in our synod have been paired with a congregation in the Southwest California Synod. We encourage you to reach out with handwritten notes, cards, or creative gestures like artwork or messages from your church community. This is an opportunity to remind these congregations that they are being thought of and prayed for here in Ohio as they face the long journey of recovery.
While financial gifts to support wildfire recovery are greatly appreciated and can be given through Lutheran Disaster Response, this effort allows us to share hope in a deeply personal and tangible way.
Thank you for joining us in this meaningful act of love and solidarity. Together, let us remind our siblings in Christ that they are being held in prayer.
Our assigned “sister” congregation is:
Our Saviour Lutheran Church
in Long Beach, CA.
Our Saviour Lutheran Church
in Long Beach, CA.
There is a basket next to our Sock-Ri-Fice basket for you to place cards, notes, and personal well-wishes for the members of our Saviour. We will be sending these to Our Saviour in the coming weeks. Please keep all of CA, especially Our Saviour, in your daily prayers.