Dear People of God,

I am certain that we all are aware of the horrific devastation that our brothers and sisters in Haiti have experienced in the recent earthquake and its aftershocks. Some may not be aware that the Diocese of Haiti is part of the Episcopal Church. Our brothers and sisters are undergoing severe distress and facing days and months of disease, hunger, homelessness, and despair.

I urge your compassionate generosity. Please make financial offerings as individuals, households, and congregations to Episcopal Relief and Development and dedicate your contributions to the Haiti Fund. The Episcopal Relief and Development Fund is already making resources available to the people of Haiti. I encourage your immediate participation in this relief effort.

Yours in Christ,
Dabney T. Smith