Disaster Response
Chile Earthquake February 2010

News

• Situation Report #1 (Mar 4)
• ELCA Responds to Chile Earthquake, Ecumenical Team to Visit Concepción (Mar 1)
• Lutherans in Chile Report Significant Earthquake Damage (Feb 27)
• ELCA Initiates Response to Massive Earthquake in Chile (Feb 27)
• More news from the ELCA

Pray

• Download prayers and hymn suggestions in response to the earthquake in Chile, including prayer petitions for Sunday worship.
• A prayer for time of community mourning
  God our creator, through whose providing care we enjoy all goodness and life, turn our eyes to your mercy in this time of confusion and loss. Comfort those who mourn the loss of loved ones because of the earthquake; shine your light on those whose only companion is darkness; and teach us all so to number our days that we may apply our hearts to your wisdom; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. (Adapted from ELW, pew edition, page 77)

Give

• Financial contributions to support relief efforts through ELCA Disaster Relief can be made at ELCA International Disaster Response .

More information

• Bulletin insert (265 KB, Mar 8)
• ELCA Disaster Response Blog (Mar 1)
• ELCA Disaster Response - Chile Earthquake Relief (Mar 1)
• Photos from the BBC (Mar 1)