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July 24, 2007
NCC to sponsor ecumenical work week in New Orleans
Aug. 19-25 event will include worship, labor and ‘listening tour’
NEW YORK — To mark the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the National Council of Churches’ Special Commission for the Just Rebuilding of the Gulf Coast is sponsoring an Ecumenical Work Week from Aug. 19-25, 2007 in New Orleans
Entitled “Here Until the Work is Done: A Time for Ecumenical Worship, Witness and Work,” the event is designed “to be a powerful witness of coming together on the occasion of the second anniversary to stand with, support and encourage families in the Gulf Coast region as they rebuild their lives.”
Organizers said, “The truth is that the faith community was there as first responders to the crisis. We provided food, clothing and shelter to those in need. Many of our churches, denominational relief agencies and other faith groups continue to help those displaced and impacted by the storm with housing, finding employment and meeting other basic needs to get back on their feet. Collectively, we truly have been “steadfast, immoveable, always excelling in the work of the Lord” (1 Corinthians 15:58). However, the work must continue until the work is done.”
Some of the week’s highlights include:
- a Clergy Listening Tour on Aug. 21-22, which will give clergy the opportunity to hear from residents about some of the environmental affects the hurricane has had on two New Orleans neighborhoods;
- an opportunity for volunteers to go to Mississippi for a one-day work project midweek;
- worship, praise and prayer services each day; and,
- a “Gospel Explosion” and celebration on Aug. 25 to close out the week.
A $20 registration fee will help offset the costs of the week’s activities.
For more information, contact Leslie Tune, NCC assistant director for justice and advocacy by phone at (202) 544-2530, x204 or by email; or James Stevenson, Ecumenical Work Week co-coordinator by phone at (202) 544-2350, ext. 207 or by email.
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