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A group from Seneca, SC received flood buckets after a deadly tornado in 2020. 2.5 yrs later, they are paying it forward. Read more: presbyterianmission.org/pda-…

“We appreciate all the prayers; so many people have expressed that they’re praying for us,” she said. “During the storm, I was getting messages from PDA, so I just appreciate our connectional nature.” ow.ly/hHnZ50L5MwC

Hurricanes are becoming more frequent & severe. We must prepare for these broad and anticipated catastrophes that have not yet formed. Give today to enable our response, from emergency needs through the long-term recovery phase. bit.ly/3V3jSTy

An excerpt from a prayer written by PDA Director, Rev. Dr. Laurie Kraus, in the midst of Hurricane Ian. Read the full prayer here: pda.pcusa.org/pda/resource/p…

As #HurricaneIan makes landfall in FL, we are keeping them in prayer, in addition to siblings in Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, Vietnam, the Philippines & Pakistan as they recover from recent disasters. To support our response this season: bit.ly/DR000194

It is anticipated that #HurricaneIan will make landfall in FL as a Cat5. To support our response: bit.ly/DR000194 Please join us in praying for all in the path of Hurricane Ian.

PDA has been in communication with our partners in Mexico after reports of the 7.5 earthquake that hit the Pacific coast. We have offered our solidarity as they face this catastrophe the same day they commemorate the devastating earthquakes in 1985 and 2017.

PDA has been in contact with the leaders of the presbyteries in Puerto Rico, in addition to our partners in the Caribbean in the path of Tropical Storm Fiona. Please join us in praying for those in TS Fiona’s path. weather.com/storms/hurricane…

“This is environmental racism, structural racism, blatant racism,” Holmes said. “We just have to be clear and name exactly what it is … & we’re seeing that extreme racist politics have played a significant role in the demise of Jackson’s infrastructure.” ow.ly/PIZn50KJBC9

PDA is working with partners in Pakistan to disburse a solidarity grant in response to the extreme flooding. Affecting 33 million and killing more than 1,340, this is considered Pakistan's worst disaster in a decade. To support: bit.ly/DR000197 Photos: @communitywsasia

September is National Disaster Preparedness Month #NPM2022! Our website has preparedness resources for families, congregations and mid councils, and links to helpful information from @fema, @RedCross and more. #BeReady, make a plan today! pcusa.org/preparedness

Is your congregation interested in taking their peacemaking efforts beyond the Commitment to Peacemaking? Consider becoming a Peace Church! Learn more about the process of becoming a Peace Church here: bit.ly/3T8ljiL

Is your church a Hunger Action Congregation? If not, learn more and apply by September 15th! ow.ly/NZhY50KtjgJ

ICYMI: a 6 month update on the @ACTAlliance #Ukraine response: ow.ly/WfXm50KtjLt

Read about some of the great community-led work being done by @ACTAlliance members on the ground in Lviv: presbyterianmission.org/pda-…

#OneYearLater the #AfghanAdjustmentAct provides a roadmap to lawful permanent U.S. residency for Afghan evacuees. Passage would give them the opportunity to rebuild their lives here. #KeepthePromise #EvacuateOurAllies ow.ly/lQxE50Kli9C

PDA is a proud member of @NationalVOAD ow.ly/otRA50KiQZU

.@Presbyterian celebrates the introduction of the Afghan Adjustment Act that will allow our Afghan Allies and friends evacuated last year to apply to stay in the U.S. as residents. Please tell your Senators and Representatives to support: ow.ly/GWRi50Kh1Q8

Our volunteer host sites are getting rave reviews—book your volunteer work trip today! Visit pcusa.org/pdavolunteersites for more information.