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10:30 AM

At Immanuel ("God-with-us") we seek to honor the presence of God and follow the teachings of Jesus through worship, loving fellowship, mutual ministry, dedication to education, and commitment to service.
In a spirit of Christian love, we welcome you!

REV. BEVERLY LEWIS RETIREMENT CELEBRATION

SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, 2024

WORSHIP SERVICE, 10:30am-11:30am

Luncheon to follow service. RSVP at welcome@immanuelucc21228.org or phone 410-744-5014

Location: Immanuel United Church of Christ: 1905 Edmondson Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228

Check Donations for Rev Bev’s Retirement Celebration may be mailed to the church, with attention Steve DiPaula. Make sure to note on the check the donation is for “Rev Bev’s Gift”.

Mail to: Immanuel UCC

Attn: Steve DiPaula

1905 Edmondson Ave

Catonsville, MD 21228

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About Immanuel

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The Evangelical and Reformed Church was an historically German denomination that became one of the founders of the UCC. We incorporated the tradition of the Christmas Putz from the Moravians.

A Tradition

OUr last ONLINE BIBLE STUDY with rev. bev is Thursday, January 18, 2024.

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Humanitarian Organizations Assisting with Ukraine Relief Efforts

Thank you to Leslie Dunham for providing this information.

Per www.Give.org, the following nationally-soliciting charities are BBB Accredited (i.e., they meet the 20 BBB Standards for Charity Accountability). Their respective websites indicate that they are either currently raising funds for assistance efforts in Ukraine or preparing for needs that could arise if conflict results in population displacement.

CARE USA www.care.org Already on the ground in Ukraine & Poland. Moved their Kyiv office to Lviv. Expecting to distribute food, water and hygiene kits to 4 million Ukrainians.
Catholic Relief Services www.crs.org Working with Caritas Ukraine to provide food, shelter, counseling and transportation at evacuation centers, and evacuating vulnerable children.
Direct Relief www.directrelief.org Providing emergency medicines and medical supplies to treat war casualties and stock hospitals, as requested by the Ukrainian Ministry of Health.
Episcopal Relief & Development www.episcopalrelief.org Working with local partner, Action by Churches Together (ACT), to provide blankets, hygiene supplies, cash and other needed assistance.
GlobalGiving www.globalgiving.org Has raised nearly $5 million of their $7 million goal to provide to vetted local partners.
International Medical Corps www.internationalmedicalcorps.org In Ukraine and neighboring countries. Providing medical, mental health, and protection services; special focus on preventing gender-based violence.
International Rescue Committee www.rescue.org Working with displaced families, with special emphasis on women and children traveling alone, and refugees from Afghanistan, Crimea, and Belarus. Has local partners in Poland.
Mercy Corps www.mercycorps.org On the ground in Poland and Romania. Providing emergency cash assistance and legal services to Ukrainians arriving in border towns now. Will work with internally displaced Ukrainians, especially elderly and disabled who are less likely to be able to leave country, later. Will work with local partners to restore war damaged homes and provide small business loans later, as did in Luhansk and Donetsk from 2015-17.
Operation USA www.opusa.org Providing cash grants to partners until they can ship medical supplies, medicine, energy and shelter supplies from their warehouse in Los Angeles. Cash gifts will help expedite shipping. Has worked in Poland.
Save the Children www.savethechildren.org Has worked in Ukraine since 2014 to provide access to education, psychosocial support, winter and hygiene kits, and cash grants to families overcoming the mental and psychological impacts of conflict and violence.
United States Association for UNHCR www.unrefugees.org Has been in Ukraine since 2014, as well as bordering countries. Special concern for elderly and disabled who cannot leave Ukraine, vulnerable women & children who risk separation, approximately 5,000 refugees who had fled to Ukraine, and 3rd country workers and students. Distributing emergency supply kits, establishing national hotlines, and warm clothes and heaters.