UUA News & Events: UU Response to Hurricane Katrina: Resources

Faith in the Face of Disaster: UU Response to Hurricane Katrina

Statement from the General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches, United Kingdom

UUA-UUSC Gulf Coast Relief Fund Update:

At the end of 2006, the relief fund has received $3,622,250, thanks to the matching grant offered by the UU Congregation at Shelter Rock. Thank you for your generosity! To date, $2,366,387 has been spent to directly serve those in need.

How to Make a Donation to the UUA-UUSC Gulf Coast Relief Fund
Your Donations at Work: List of Grantees and Grants

September 29, 2005

Dear William,

British Unitarians have viewed the events surrounding the hurricanes Katrina and Rita with great concern. Television coverage by the BBC has brought the full picture of human misery to our attention. Your message of 6th September has been widely circulated and is a major feature of our denominational newspaper "The Inquirer" of 24th September. This provides us with a pathway for active response.

The British General Assembly has allocated $1,000 to the Gulf Coast Relief Fund and the London and Provincial District is joining us with a further $500. Additionally, we are urging our members to donate online directly to the Gulf Coast Relief Fund. I am sure that many will do so.

We are inspired by the spontaneous activities being undertaken by UUA congregations within and adjacent to the stricken areas. This is the true meaning of community. We send them our love and our admiration, as well as our financial contribution.

Yours in fellowship,

Jeffrey J Teagle General Secretary
General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches London

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