Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
Hurricane Katrina Information Updates

 This Web page features updated information on our efforts to assist the victims of Hurricane Katrina in the states of Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi. 

 The Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church under the leadership of Senior Bishop Marshall Gilmore offers the support of its congregations, nationwide, to provide shelter, food and financial assistance to individuals and families impacted by Hurricane Katrina. The CME Church recognizes and thanks all citizens and supporters who have already stepped forward to prevent the additional loss of life and more infrastructure damage. 

 Featured information includes:

  • Assistance for the Victims of Hurricane Katrina
  • Press Release:  Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Assists In Coordinating Relief Efforts For Victims Of Hurricane Disaster
  • Hurricane Katrina Communication Line for the CME Church
  • American Red Cross Web site designed to help find the whereabouts of hurricane victims

Assistance for the Victims of Hurricane Katrina

Senior Bishop Marshall Gilmore is requesting for each local church to raise a special offering each Sunday during the month of September for the victims of hurricane Katrina.  Regions of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama suffer for want of food, water, clothing and rescue.  All checks should be made payable to the Department of Finance and forwarded to your respective Presiding Prelate's office.

Press Release:  Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Assists In Coordinating Relief Efforts For Victims Of Hurricane Disaster

 Hurricane Katrina Communication Line for the CME Church:  available here
This online journal (commonly known as a blog) has been established for our CME members to share related news and stories about their families, friends and loved ones who were affected by Hurricane Katrina. Members may share information about the needs of the victims; the condition of the local churches in these areas; the ways in which our CME members and friends are helping the victims in the states of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama; and other such important news.   Messages posted on this journal can be viewed in 1-2 minutes.  All posted messages are reviewed and subject to editing.

 

American Red Cross Appeal to Hurricane victims:  Help your loved ones find you by posting your whereabouts and contact information on the American Red Cross website.  To register yourself, a missing loved one, or to view the list, please visit:  http://www.familylinks.icrc.org/katrina/locate    You may also call 877-568-3317.