by EPC Admin | Jan 25, 2018 | Denominational News, Emergency Relief, The Jeremiah Journal, Uncategorized
In the January edition of The Jeremiah Journal, EPC Assistant Stated Clerk Jerry Iamurri provides an update on EPC relief efforts in response to hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria that struck in fall 2017. [youtube https://youtu.be/jlKNao78kWQ] The Jeremiah Journal is...
by EPC Admin | Nov 21, 2017 | Church News, Emergency Relief, People, Uncategorized
As of November 20, more than $860,000 has been donated to the EPC’s emergency relief funds for hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. The fund for Hurricane Harvey has received $575,541.54 toward relief efforts in Texas; the Hurricane Irma fund for relief in Florida has...
by EPC Admin | Nov 1, 2017 | Emergency Relief, Uncategorized
A recent IRS ruling could hold significant impact for EPC hurricane relief in Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico. Under the provision of the ruling, employees who earn paid time off (PTO) can donate their vacation, sick, or personal leave in exchange for a cash payment...
by EPC Admin | Oct 26, 2017 | Emergency Relief, Global Movement, Uncategorized
In response to requests for assistance from leadership of the National Presbyterian Church of Mexico (La Iglesia Nacional Presbiteriana de México or INPM) following a series of devastating earthquakes that hit Mexico in September, the EPC has launched an emergency...
by EPC Admin | Oct 19, 2017 | Emergency Relief, Pastors, People, Uncategorized
Following two weeks in a “wait and pray” stance toward relief efforts in Puerto Rico, the EPC has restarted its Hurricane Maria emergency relief fund. While the fund had not closed to contributions, active promotion of the fund was put on hold until leaders of the...
by EPC Admin | Sep 29, 2017 | Church News, Emergency Relief, Pastors, People, Uncategorized
As of September 28, $3,255 has been contributed to the EPC’s Hurricane Maria emergency relief fund. However, Stated Clerk Jeff Jeremiah said further efforts to assist the three EPC congregations in Puerto Rico are in a “wait and pray” mode. “The recovery and...
