Share Following discussions between Rob Floyd, UnitingWorld Associate Director for Relief and Development, and our partners, the Methodist Church in Samoa and the Congregational Christian Church of Samoa, the relief effort of the Uniting Church in Australia will be focused on early recovery and rebuilding. “Thank you for your concern and prayers. We are much encouraged and blessed by the support... Read More »
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Samoa Relief Effort to Focus on Early Recovery and Rebuilding
Thursday, October 15th, 2009Tax Deductible Giving Coupon for Disaster Appeals
Friday, October 2nd, 2009Share In the event of Churches holding a special offering for the victims of the Samoa Tsunami or Typhoon Ketsana in the Philippines we have on our website downloadable donation coupons. Individuals can also complete and return the coupon. Donations can also be made online via the links on this page, by calling 1800 998 122 or by mail PO Box A2266 Sydney South 1235. To download a donation coupon... Read More »
Prayer Resource for Pacific and Asian Disasters: Sunday 4th October
Friday, October 2nd, 2009Share This week has seen natural disasters devastate communities in the Philippines, Samoa and Indonesia. UnitingWorld has developed a prayer resource for use in congregations and calls upon Uniting Church services to set aside a special time for prayer this Sunday. The resource includes an interactive prayer and powerpoint images. See links below. To download the prayer resource click here To download... Read More »
Samoa Tsunami Appeal
Thursday, October 1st, 2009Share As the island nation of Samoa begins the recovery effort from a devastating tsunami which claimed the lives of more than 100 people, UnitingWorld has launched a relief appeal for the Samoan people. The 1.7 metre waves caused severe damage in low lying islands areas, sweeping away thousands of homes and leaving many people in grave need of food, shelter and medical attention. Working through our... Read More »
Samoan Tsunami
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009Share The Samoan islands and its nearby Pacific neighbours are currently dealing with the aftermath of a powerful 8.3-magnitude earthquake and consequent tsunami waves which hit the coast of Samoa this morning. Reports of up to 40 people dead have been posted on various news sites. Kathy Pereira, Associate Director (Experience Programs) has been in contact with UnitingWorld volunteers in this region... Read More »
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