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Support for Hawaiʻi after Wildfires

Here are ways to support the people on Maui gathered from Episcopal Church sources.

The cover photo is a picture of the painting of the Madonna and Child at Holy Innocents Church in Lahaina, Maui Island. It was painted by Delos Blackmar in 1940. It was probably destroyed in the fire.

Episcopal Relief & Development: Working together for lasting change

Episcopal Relief & Development (updated information, August 18, 2023)

Episcopal Relief & Development is in contact with the Diocese of Hawaii in the wake of wildfires that have killed at least 55 people and displaced hundreds of families on Maui.

High winds from Hurricane Dora and drought conditions combined to accelerate the growth of brush fires earlier this week. Thousands of buildings have been destroyed and power and cell service is out in much of the area. The town of Lahaina, which was once the royal capital of Hawaii, was hit hard and it is presumed that Holy Innocents Episcopal Church was destroyed.

“The Diocese of Hawaii is assessing the needs of their community as the damage and long-term effects of this disaster become clearer,” said Tamara Plummer, Program Officer, US Disaster Program, Episcopal Relief & Development. “We stand by ready to support the Diocese as they mobilize local assets and ministries to respond to the immense need.”

Please pray for the people impacted by the fires. Donations to the Hawaiʻi Support Fund will support Episcopal Relief & Development and its partners as they respond.

Hawaiʻi Emergency Response Fund of Episcopal Relief and Development

About Episcopal Relief & Development

For more than 80 years, Episcopal Relief & Development has been working together with supporters and partners for lasting change around the world. Each year the organization facilitates healthier, more fulfilling lives for close to 3 million people struggling with hunger, poverty, disaster and disease. Inspired by Jesus’ words in Matthew 25, Episcopal Relief & Development leverages the expertise and resources of Anglican and other partners to deliver measurable and sustainable change in three signature program areas: Women, Children and Climate.

Diocese of Olympia window at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew in Honolulu honoring the donations from the diocese to build the cathedral of the Diocese of Hawaiʻi .

Episcopal Diocese of Hawaiʻi (updated information, August 18, 2023)

From the Right Rev. Robert L. Fitzpatrick, Bishop of Hawaiʻi, excerpted from a pastoral letter from August 17, 2023

One thing that I was told repeatedly on Maui was that financial donations are most needed right now. The system has been inundated with “stuff.” Storage is at a premium, and the facilities and people for sorting are at a premium. So, right now, I urge churches to discontinue collecting items to send to Maui. Please make monetary collections. That may change as the recovery continues, but right now, send money.

As a Diocese, you can help in three ways using the Diocesan Donation Link. This is a current corrected link! Do not use the link in communication dated before to August 15.

“A Cup of Cold Water” is the Diocesan ministry to the houseless that is coordinating with the Maui clergy and other agencies and groups to care for the immediate needs of the displaced.

Through the “Bishop’s Pastoral Fund,” money will be collected to address recovery needs in the community and to help the congregation help others

The “Ministry of Holy Innocents, Lahaina,” will help those from the impacted congregation and to help keep God’s people together. These funds will not be used for rebuilding (this is a consideration for the future), but only for ministry to people at this time.

Alternatively, checks can be made out to “The Episcopal Church in Hawaiʻi” with the designated fund noted in the memo, and mailed to The Episcopal Church in Hawaiʻi, 229 Queen Emma Square, Honolulu, HI 96813.

Any money collected will go to the direct support of people impacted or those agencies serving them, and not for administration of the Diocese or congregations.
Read the complete pastoral letter from Bishop Robert L. Fitzpatrick of Hawaiʻi

List compiled by St. James’ Church, Waimea (Kamuela) on Hawaiʻi Island

This is edited from the sources listed in their parish newsletter for Friday, August 11, 2023.

Financial Donations: Consider donating to the following funds that are specifically focused on aiding Maui during this challenging time:

Hawaii Community Foundation Maui Strong fund: Focusing on rapid response and working with local nonprofits to understand community needs.
Maui Food Bank: Collecting and distributing food to help the hungry in Maui County.
Maui Humane Society: Supporting shelters for displaced people and animals, and caring for injured animals. Emergency fosters also sought.
Maui United Way: Providing direct relief to families and nonprofits.
Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement: Matching up to $1 million in donations for Maui fire victims as of Thursday afternoon.
World Central Kitchen: Providing meals to people in need by partnering with local organizations.

Beware of Fraud: It’s crucial to stay vigilant against potential exploitation. Unfortunately, some may take advantage of the situation. Be cautious of fraudulent activities. Refer to FEMA’s Disaster Fraud information.

Information and Updates

Maui County Civic Alerts website: For the latest updates and info directly from Maui County. Stay informed about the ongoing situation and recovery efforts.
Reunification Assistance: The Red Cross offers a helpline for individuals seeking reunification assistance. If you’re looking for information about loved ones, please call +1 (800) 733-2767.
Stay Informed: For updates on individuals accounted for and unaccounted for, visit the Maui Fires People Locator that is updated throughout the day.

A prayer for those facing wildfires

O God, our refuge and strength,
our help in times of trouble.
Have mercy on the lands
damaged by fires.
Have mercy on the lands
where the weather has destroyed livelihoods.
Protect those who evacuate houses,
and strengthen those who rebuild hope
so that entire communities
may face the future without fear.
Amen.

from Episcopal Relief & Development

Church of the Redeemer

Church of the Redeemer: Worshiping God, living in community, and reaching out to the world around us. We are an Episcopal Church serving north King County and south Snohomish County, Washington. As you travel your road, go with friends walking the way of Jesus at Redeemer.

Church of the Redeemer is at 6220 Northeast 181st Street in Kenmore, Washington. The campus is a short distance north of Bothell Way, near the Burke-Gilman Trail. The entrance looks like a gravel driveway. The campus is larger on the inside than it is on the outside. And we managed to hide a large building on the side of a hill that is not easily seen from the street.

The Episcopal Church welcomes you.

August 11, 2023

Project Feliz Navidad Cuba 2022!

Providing support to our brothers and sisters in Cuba has never been more difficult…but has never been more necessary. The Friends of the Episcopal Church in Cuba has launched project Feliz Navidad Cuba 2022!

The plan is to provide a joyous Christmas dinner celebration for each Episcopal community across Cuba.

During her recent visit to the United States, Bishop Griselda Delgado del Carpio of the Episcopal Diocese of Cuba shared that the current situation in Cuba is the worst she has seen in her 40 years there. One of the most critical issues facing communities across the country is a tremendous shortage of food—especially meat. For perspective, when it is available:

1 pound of pork costs about 10% of a monthly salary.
A box of 2 dozen eggs costs 20% of a monthly salary.

That is why the Friends of the Episcopal Church in Cuba has launched project Feliz Navidad Cuba 2022!

They plan to provide a community Christmas meal and celebration for every parish and mission community of the Episcopal Diocese in Cuba. It is a very tangible expression of love and support of our brothers and sisters in Cuba.

The Friends will work with each clergy member to provide funds to enable them to organize a Christmas meal and celebration in each of the communities they serve. If food is not available locally, particularly meat, the Friends of the Episcopal Church in Cuba can purchase meat that’s already in Cuba and ship it to each clergy member.

Each community meal will cost about $300. That totals $16,000 to serve all 51 parishes and mission communities.

Please donate whatever you can to help us lift the spirits of our Cuban brothers and sisters. Share with them, in a real and tangible way, the community they share with The Episcopal Church in the United States.

Church of the Redeemer has a goal to raise $300, the cost to provide one community meal.

Friends of the Episcopal Church in Cuba

The Friends of the Episcopal Church in Cuba is a US-based volunteer organization working with Bishop Griselda Delgado del Carpio to help her and her team realize their transformational vision of “creating a church that, united in diversity, celebrates, preaches, teaches, serves and shares the love of God”. They are a registered nonprofit corporation in the State of New Hampshire and a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

Church of the Redeemer

Church of the Redeemer: Worshiping God, living in community, and reaching out to the world around us. We are an Episcopal Church serving north King County and south Snohomish County, Washington. As you travel your road, go with friends walking the way of Jesus at Redeemer.

Church of the Redeemer is at 6220 Northeast 181st Street in Kenmore, Washington. The campus is a short distance north of Bothell Way, near the Burke-Gilman Trail. The entrance looks like a gravel driveway. The campus is larger on the inside than it is on the outside. And we managed to hide a large building on the side of a hill that is not easily seen from the street.

The Episcopal Church welcomes you.

November 24, 2022

Thank you for school supplies

Thank you to everyone for your generous donations for the Hopelink Kenmore Place Back to School Drive! Eighteen backpacks were filled with school supplies and delivered to Kenmore Place on Monday, August 30, 2022, in time for the school year. Because of you, these 18 students, ranging from preschool to high school, will start the year off on equal footing with their peers.

If you have any feedback on how the process worked this year, please email Susan Switzer at hkpschoolsupplies@redeemer-kenmore.org.

Pictures of the school supplies donations for 2022

Here are some pictures about the school supplies collection for children living at Hopelink Kenmore Place for 2022.

Susan Switzer looking at school supply donations in 2022.

Sorting school supplies to backpacks in 2022

Before loading the backpacks with school supplies

Backpacks with school supplies ready to be delivered

Hopelink

Since 1971, Hopelink has served homeless and low-income families, children, seniors, and people with disabilities in King and Snohomish counties; providing stability and helping people gain the skills and knowledge they need to exit poverty for good. With service centers in Redmond, Bellevue, Kirkland, Shoreline and Sno-Valley (Carnation), Hopelink is the largest nonprofit organization in the area.

Hopelink provides a network of critical social services through a number of different programs—including housing, transportation, family development, financial assistance, employment programs, adult education, financial literacy training, and five food banks. The agency’s service centers, housing, and transportation programs help more than 63,000 people every year.

For families experiencing homelessness, transitional and long-term housing as well as emergency family shelter may be available through Hopelink.

Read more about Hopelink.

Church of the Redeemer

Welcome to Church of the Redeemer: Worshiping God, living in community, and reaching out to the world. We are an Episcopal Church serving north King County and south Snohomish County, Washington. As you travel your road, go with friends walking the way of Jesus at Redeemer.

Church of the Redeemer is at 6220 Northeast 181st Street in Kenmore, Washington. We are a short distance north of Bothell Way, near the Burke-Gilman Trail. The entrance looks like a gravel driveway. The campus is larger on the inside than it is on the outside. And we managed to hide a large building on the side of a hill that is not easily seen from the street.

The Episcopal Church welcomes you.

August 30, 2022

Ditty Bag Stuffing Day 2022 for merchant seafarers

During the holiday season, the Seattle Seafarers Center (Mission to Seafarers) gives away 1,000 ditty bags to merchant seafarers. These small gifts are one way the Mission welcomes and cares for seafarers during the holiday season, especially while those seafarers are far away from their families.

You help make that happen!

Create knit hats and ditty bags for the merchant seafarers.
- Visit Knitting & Sewing Groups to see suggested knitting patterns for watch caps. Make hats from machine washable wool and in dark or bright colors in worsted or Aran weight. Cap sizes need to be for adult men. They have links to some free patterns on their website, but any knit watch cap pattern works.
- Visit Ditty Bag Pattern for patterns for the ditty bags.
On November 19, 2022, join other volunteers from around the area stuffing the ditty bags to give to merchant seafarers for this year’s Christmas season. Gather from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at St. John Episcopal Church in West Seattle. Join for all or any part of the time.

To find out more, visit the Seattle Seafarers Center website or contact office@mts-seattle.org. Thank you.

The Seattle Seafarers Center mission to Merchant Seafarers

Seafarers play a vital role in our daily lives. We depend on them to bring us food, electronic items, raw materials, and other essential cargo. In addition, we depend on the seafarers to ship our exports overseas to help pay for the imports. Without ships and seafarers, trade would cease, and our lives would be almost unrecognizable.

Seafarers need us. The reality of working at sea is that it is the third most hazardous occupation, due to natural elements and piracy. The work takes seafarers away from their homes and families for months at a time. While at sea they are isolated. When in port, they often find themselves alienated by language and culture. Moreover, under the Homeland Security rules, shore leave in the United States is often difficult to obtain.

The crews on the commercial ships that call at the Port of Seattle come from many different countries, each with its own culture and religious beliefs. The average crew is made up of about 20-25 seafarers who often speak several different languages. This leads to isolation and loneliness.

It is our privilege to welcome all seafarers while they are in Seattle. Our chaplain and ship visitor visit ships and arrange transportation to the Center or for shopping in the city. The Center has computers for the use of seafarers and is wired for Wi-Fi. When seafarers are not allowed to leave their ship, we bring SIM cards to them so that they can call home while in port. If needed, we also offer to do any necessary shopping for them.

Visit the Seattle Seafarers Center website for more information.

Church of the Redeemer

Welcome to Church of the Redeemer: Worshiping God, living in community, and reaching out to the world. We are an Episcopal Church serving north King County and south Snohomish County, Washington. As you travel your road, go with friends walking the way of Jesus at Redeemer.

Church of the Redeemer is at 6220 Northeast 181st Street in Kenmore, Washington. We are a short distance north of Bothell Way, near the Burke-Gilman Trail. The entrance looks like a gravel driveway. The campus is larger on the inside than it is on the outside. And we managed to hide a large building on the side of a hill that is not easily seen from the street.

The Episcopal Church welcomes you.

August 27, 2022

Remaining items for school supplies drive

The 2022-23 school year is right around the corner! It is time to gather school supplies to give to the families experiencing homelessness at Hopelink Kenmore Place. And we are approaching success.

As of 5:00 pm on August 23, 2022, we only need people to give the following:

Item	Number Needed
8-tab dividers	11
Child scissors	2
College ruled notebook paper	9
Fine Markers	9
Graph paper	5
Package of glue sticks	9
PaperMate Pink Pearl erasers	8
Wide markers	7
Wide ruled notebook paper	2

What you can do

What can you give to help us finish this drive successfully? Follow the link to tell us what you will donate. Then buy them online or in a store.

School supplies are due in the Education Building no later than Sunday, August 28. If you have items delivered from an online store, have delivery by Friday, August 26, to the church office. Label your donations, please (or mark as a gift if from an online store).

There are reports of on-site stores being out of some supplies. Online stores can have what you need, but make sure they can deliver on-time.

Donate to the school supply drive for students living at Hopelink Kenmore Place.

Hopelink

Since 1971, Hopelink has served homeless and low-income families, children, seniors, and people with disabilities in King and Snohomish counties; providing stability and helping people gain the skills and knowledge they need to exit poverty for good. With service centers in Redmond, Bellevue, Kirkland, Shoreline and Sno-Valley (Carnation), Hopelink is the largest nonprofit organization in the area.

Hopelink provides a network of critical social services through a number of different programs—including housing, transportation, family development, financial assistance, employment programs, adult education, financial literacy training, and five food banks. The agency’s service centers, housing, and transportation programs help more than 63,000 people every year.

For families experiencing homelessness, transitional and long-term housing as well as emergency family shelter may be available through Hopelink.

Read more about Hopelink.

Church of the Redeemer

Welcome to Church of the Redeemer: Worshiping God, living in community, and reaching out to the world. We are an Episcopal Church serving north King County and south Snohomish County, Washington. As you travel your road, go with friends walking the way of Jesus at Redeemer.

Church of the Redeemer is at 6220 Northeast 181st Street in Kenmore, Washington. We are a short distance north of Bothell Way, near the Burke-Gilman Trail. The entrance looks like a gravel driveway. The campus is larger on the inside than it is on the outside. And we managed to hide a large building on the side of a hill that is not easily seen from the street.

The Episcopal Church welcomes you.

August 23, 2022

School supplies drive status, August 22, 2022

The 2022-23 school year is right around the corner! It is time to gather school supplies to give to the families experiencing homelessness at Hopelink Kenmore Place.

School supplies remaining to be donated

The following shows still need to be promised for children returning to school at Hopelink Kenmore Place.

Item	Number Needed August 17 at 6:00 pm	Number Needed August 20 at 1:00 pm	Number Needed August 22 at 5:30 pm
12-pack of wood Ticonderoga pencils	0	0	0
2-inch 3-ring binder, neutral color	3	0	0
24-pack of crayons	15	8	0
3-inch ring binder with zipper closure, neutral color	9	0	0
8-tab dividers	12	11	11
Child scissors	3	2	2
College ruled composition book	15	11	0
College ruled notebook paper	10	9	9
College ruled spiral bound notebook	26	0	0
Compass	9	0	0
Dry erase markers	6	0	0
Fine Markers	10	9	9
Graph paper	6	5	5
Package of black or blue ball point pens	5	4	0
Package of glue sticks	10	9	9
Package of red ball point pens	3	2	0
Paper folders with pockets	0	0	0
PaperMate Pink Pearl erasers	15	14	8
Plastic 5-inch by 8-inch pencil box	5	0	0
Protractor	9	8	8
Ruler	15	14	6
Wide markers	8	7	7
Wide ruled notebook paper	3	2	2
Wide ruled spiral bound notebook	7	3	0
Zipper pouch	13	0	0

About the school supplies drive

Supplies are due in the Education Building no later than Sunday, August 28. If you have items delivered from an online store, have them delivered by Friday, August 26, to the church office. Label your donations, please (or mark as a gift if from an online store).

Delivery from the church to the families is Monday, August 29. (First day of school for the Northshore School District in August 31. Other districts can differ.) Buy items anywhere you want.

If you have any questions, contact Susan Switzer at hkpschoolsupplies@redeemer-kenmore.org. Thanks for helping those facing housing insecurity in our area.

Continue to Select your donations.

Hopelink

Since 1971, Hopelink has served homeless and low-income families, children, seniors, and people with disabilities in King and Snohomish counties; providing stability and helping people gain the skills and knowledge they need to exit poverty for good. With service centers in Redmond, Bellevue, Kirkland, Shoreline and Sno-Valley (Carnation), Hopelink is the largest nonprofit organization in the area.

Hopelink provides a network of critical social services through a number of different programs—including housing, transportation, family development, financial assistance, employment programs, adult education, financial literacy training, and five food banks. The agency’s service centers, housing, and transportation programs help more than 63,000 people every year.

For families experiencing homelessness, transitional and long-term housing as well as emergency family shelter may be available through Hopelink.

Read more about Hopelink.

Church of the Redeemer

Welcome to Church of the Redeemer: Worshiping God, living in community, and reaching out to the world. We are an Episcopal Church serving north King County and south Snohomish County, Washington. As you travel your road, go with friends walking the way of Jesus at Redeemer.

Church of the Redeemer is at 6220 Northeast 181st Street in Kenmore, Washington. We are a short distance north of Bothell Way, near the Burke-Gilman Trail. The entrance looks like a gravel driveway. The campus is larger on the inside than it is on the outside. And we managed to hide a large building on the side of a hill that is not easily seen from the street.

The Episcopal Church welcomes you.

August 22, 2022

School supplies drive status, August 20, 2022

The 2022-23 school year is right around the corner! It is time to gather school supplies to give to the families experiencing homelessness at Hopelink Kenmore Place.

School supplies remaining to be donated

The following shows still need to be promised for children returning to school at Hopelink Kenmore Place.

Item	Number Needed August 17 at 6:00 pm	Number Needed August 20 at 1:00 pm
12-pack of wood Ticonderoga pencils	0	0
2-inch 3-ring binder, neutral color	3	0
24-pack of crayons	15	8
3-inch ring binder with zipper closure, neutral color	9	0
8-tab dividers	12	11
Child scissors	3	2
College ruled composition book	15	11
College ruled notebook paper	10	9
College ruled spiral bound notebook	26	0
Compass	9	0
Dry erase markers	6	0
Fine Markers	10	9
Graph paper	6	5
Package of black or blue ball point pens	5	4
Package of glue sticks	10	9
Package of red ball point pens	3	2
Paper folders with pockets	0	0
PaperMate Pink Pearl erasers	15	14
Plastic 5-inch by 8-inch pencil box	5	0
Protractor	9	8
Ruler	15	14
Wide markers	8	7
Wide ruled notebook paper	3	2
Wide ruled spiral bound notebook	7	3
Zipper pouch	13	0

About the school supplies drive

Supplies are due in the Education Building no later than Sunday, August 28. If you have items delivered from an online store, have them delivered by Friday, August 26, to the church office. Label your donations, please (or mark as a gift if from an online store).

Delivery from the church to the families is Monday, August 29. (First day of school for the Northshore School District in August 31. Other districts can differ.) Buy items anywhere you want.

If you have any questions, contact Susan Switzer at hkpschoolsupplies@redeemer-kenmore.org. Thanks for helping those facing housing insecurity in our area.

Continue to Select your donations.

Hopelink

Since 1971, Hopelink has served homeless and low-income families, children, seniors, and people with disabilities in King and Snohomish counties; providing stability and helping people gain the skills and knowledge they need to exit poverty for good. With service centers in Redmond, Bellevue, Kirkland, Shoreline and Sno-Valley (Carnation), Hopelink is the largest nonprofit organization in the area.

Hopelink provides a network of critical social services through a number of different programs—including housing, transportation, family development, financial assistance, employment programs, adult education, financial literacy training, and five food banks. The agency’s service centers, housing, and transportation programs help more than 63,000 people every year.

For families experiencing homelessness, transitional and long-term housing as well as emergency family shelter may be available through Hopelink.

Read more about Hopelink.

Church of the Redeemer

Welcome to Church of the Redeemer: Worshiping God, living in community, and reaching out to the world. We are an Episcopal Church serving north King County and south Snohomish County, Washington. As you travel your road, go with friends walking the way of Jesus at Redeemer.

Church of the Redeemer is at 6220 Northeast 181st Street in Kenmore, Washington. We are a short distance north of Bothell Way, near the Burke-Gilman Trail. The entrance looks like a gravel driveway. The campus is larger on the inside than it is on the outside. And we managed to hide a large building on the side of a hill that is not easily seen from the street.

The Episcopal Church welcomes you.

August 20, 2022

School supplies drive status, August 17, 2022

The 2022-23 school year is right around the corner! It is time to gather school supplies to give to the families experiencing homelessness at Hopelink Kenmore Place.

School supplies remaining to be donated

As of 6:00 pm on August 17, 2022, the following still need to be promised for children returning to school at Hopelink Kenmore Place.

Item	Number Needed
12-pack of wood Ticonderoga pencils	0
2-inch 3-ring binder, neutral color	3
24-pack of crayons	15
3-inch ring binder with zipper closure, neutral color	9
8-tab dividers	12
Child scissors	3
College ruled composition book	15
College ruled notebook paper	10
College ruled spiral bound notebook	26
Compass	9
Dry erase markers	6
Fine Markers	10
Graph paper	6
Package of black or blue ball point pens	5
Package of glue sticks	10
Package of red ball point pens	3
Paper folders with pockets	0
PaperMate Pink Pearl erasers	15
Plastic 5-inch by 8-inch pencil box	5
Protractor	9
Ruler	15
Wide markers	8
Wide ruled notebook paper	3
Wide ruled spiral bound notebook	7
Zipper pouch	13

About the school supplies drive

Supplies are due in the Education Building no later than Sunday, August 28. If you have items delivered from an online store, have them delivered by Friday, August 26, to the church office. Label your donations, please (or mark as a gift if from an online store).

Delivery from the church to the families is Monday, August 29. (First day of school for the Northshore School District in August 31. Other districts can differ.) Buy items anywhere you want.

If you have any questions, contact Susan Switzer at hkpschoolsupplies@redeemer-kenmore.org. Thanks for helping those facing housing insecurity in our area.

Continue to Select your donations.

Hopelink

Since 1971, Hopelink has served homeless and low-income families, children, seniors, and people with disabilities in King and Snohomish counties; providing stability and helping people gain the skills and knowledge they need to exit poverty for good. With service centers in Redmond, Bellevue, Kirkland, Shoreline and Sno-Valley (Carnation), Hopelink is the largest nonprofit organization in the area.

Hopelink provides a network of critical social services through a number of different programs—including housing, transportation, family development, financial assistance, employment programs, adult education, financial literacy training, and five food banks. The agency’s service centers, housing, and transportation programs help more than 63,000 people every year.

For families experiencing homelessness, transitional and long-term housing as well as emergency family shelter may be available through Hopelink.

Read more about Hopelink.

Church of the Redeemer

Welcome to Church of the Redeemer: Worshiping God, living in community, and reaching out to the world. We are an Episcopal Church serving north King County and south Snohomish County, Washington. As you travel your road, go with friends walking the way of Jesus at Redeemer.

Church of the Redeemer is at 6220 Northeast 181st Street in Kenmore, Washington. We are a short distance north of Bothell Way, near the Burke-Gilman Trail. The entrance looks like a gravel driveway. The campus is larger on the inside than it is on the outside. And we managed to hide a large building on the side of a hill that is not easily seen from the street.

The Episcopal Church welcomes you.

August 17, 2022

Good news and bad news about Camp Unity

Much has been going on behind the scenes about Camp Unity the last six weeks. We waited until things settled out to update everyone. There is good news and bad news to share.

The good news is that the distribution of Federal housing vouchers gives evidence of the system working to an extent. Only two residents are left at Camp Unity, and they are pretty far into the process of receiving their vouchers. Because of this, the City of Woodinville agreed to allow Camp Unity to remain at St. Theresa of Calcutta Church until the last couple of residents work through their paperwork.

This means that we will not be hosting Camp Unity staring this June. While we were looking forward to serving them, we are glad for things are turning out so well for them.

I am so grateful for to everyone at Church of the Redeemer for our continuing work of faith and prayer.

And now for the bad news. The bad news is that there are still people in our area living with housing insecurity, lacking food, and clothing needs. We help them towards living a life of dignity by working with Hopelink Kenmore Place. However, there is more that we might do, especially as inflation and inequality continue to provide new and escalating threats to people living on the margins.

—The Rev. Jed Fox

Camp Unity Eastside

Camp Unity Eastside is more than the average tent city. We like to refer to ourselves as a tent village. The residents aren’t who you might normally expect. They’re a mix of men and women, some employed and others unemployed. Those who leave in the morning for their job or to find affordable housing come back assured they have a place to call their own. A safe and secure place to rest their heads at night.

Hopelink

Since 1971, Hopelink has served homeless and low-income families, children, seniors, and people with disabilities in King and Snohomish counties; providing stability and helping people gain the skills and knowledge they need to exit poverty for good. With service centers in Redmond, Bellevue, Kirkland, Shoreline and Sno-Valley (Carnation), Hopelink is the largest nonprofit organization in the area.

Hopelink provides a network of critical social services through a number of different programs—including housing, transportation, family development, financial assistance, employment programs, adult education, financial literacy training, and five food banks. The agency’s service centers, housing, and transportation programs help more than 63,000 people every year.

For families experiencing homelessness, transitional and long-term housing as well as emergency family shelter may be available through Hopelink.

Read more about Hopelink.

Church of the Redeemer

Church of the Redeemer: Worshiping God, living in community, and reaching out to the world around us. We are an Episcopal Church serving north King County and south Snohomish County, Washington. As you travel your road, go with friends walking the way of Jesus at Redeemer.

Church of the Redeemer is at 6220 Northeast 181st Street in Kenmore, Washington. The campus is a short distance north of Bothell Way, near the Burke-Gilman Trail. The entrance looks like a gravel driveway. The campus is larger on the inside than it is on the outside. And we managed to hide a large building on the side of a hill that is not easily seen from the street.

The Episcopal Church welcomes you.

June 14, 2022

February 18, 2022, update on Camp Unity

We are waiting for the City of Kenmore to issue a permit for Church of the Redeemer to host Camp Unity in the parking lot. There are a few plumbing issues that need to be addressed as we prepare for this.

Make hosting Camp Unity a positive experience

It is not too early for Redeemer to think about how we can make this as positive an experience as possible for Camp Unity, Redeemer, and our neighbors. If this is something you have a passion for, please email Fr. Jed, rector@redeemer-kenmore.org, to express your interest in being a greater part of this outreach ministry.

Camp Unity Eastside

Camp Unity Eastside is more than the average tent city. We like to refer to ourselves as a tent village. The residents aren’t who you might normally expect. They’re a mix of men and women, some employed and others unemployed. Those who leave in the morning for their job or to find affordable housing come back assured they have a place to call their own. A safe and secure place to rest their heads at night.

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Church of the Redeemer

Welcome to Church of the Redeemer: Worshiping God, living in community, and reaching out to the world. We are an Episcopal Church serving north King County and south Snohomish County, Washington. As you travel your road, go with friends walking the way of Jesus at Redeemer.

Church of the Redeemer is at 6220 Northeast 181st Street in Kenmore, Washington. We are a short distance north of Bothell Way, near the Burke-Gilman Trail. The entrance looks like a gravel driveway. The campus is larger on the inside than it is on the outside. And we managed to hide a large building on the side of a hill that is not easily seen from the street.

The Episcopal Church welcomes you.

February 18, 2022

Category: Outreach

Episcopal Relief & Development (updated information, August 18, 2023)

About Episcopal Relief & Development

Episcopal Diocese of Hawaiʻi (updated information, August 18, 2023)

List compiled by St. James’ Church, Waimea (Kamuela) on Hawaiʻi Island

A prayer for those facing wildfires

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Friends of the Episcopal Church in Cuba

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Pictures of the school supplies donations for 2022

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The Seattle Seafarers Center mission to Merchant Seafarers

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What you can do

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School supplies remaining to be donated

About the school supplies drive

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School supplies remaining to be donated

About the school supplies drive

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School supplies remaining to be donated

About the school supplies drive

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Camp Unity Eastside

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Make hosting Camp Unity a positive experience

Camp Unity Eastside

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