Support Drought Affected Communities through Anglican Aid
The Archbishop of Sydney’s Anglican Aid has launched a public appeal to provide resources to churches in north and western NSW assist their communities affected by the drought. Support will will focus on providing practical support to families impacted by the drought in NSW.
The Vicar of Uralla Parish, Rev Brian Kirk commented that “the suddeness of this drought has caught many by surprise.” He went on to say that any help would be much appreciated but particularly prayer. He commended Christians to pray:
- For rain
- for farming families and businesses in rural communities
- for farming families to make wise decisions
- that Christians will not lose their faith in God.
Clergy and church members are proactively offering assisatnce to farming families by providing the following:
- food and clothing vouchers
- visiting to provide practical and emotional/pastoral support
- free labour to assist with feeding of stock, maintenance, providing firewood, doing everyday chores etc.
- fodder to feed stock
- water for tanks & stock
- free drought dinners
- help to make decisions about what to do with stock
Funds donated will disbursed through the Anglican Dioceses of Armidale and Bathurst where large sections of respective areas are particularly affected.
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Access to Drought Relief
If you are on the land and need support, or know of anyone who needs support during the drought, please contact us here at the St Peter’s Parish Office. We are in a position to help those affected, and with the additional support of Anglican Aid, are wanting to support our local community at this difficult time.
St Peter’s Parish Office 6765 9304
Original Article: From Anglican Aid Website Title Photo Credit: North of Broken Hill, Photo by Tennille Siemer Photo Credit: Lakemactoday Website Slider Photo credit: Lesley Lamb