Anglican Aid launches Bushfire appeal

Posted on October 18, 2013 
Filed under Parishes, Sydney Diocese

Smoke blankets Western Sydney, 17 October 2013From Eternity Newspaper –

“One of the worst hit areas was Springwood-Winmalee, a normally peaceful area in the lower Blue Mountains. Eternity spoke to Senior Pastor at Springwood Anglican Church, Steve Young, who said they were still in the thick of it.

‘There are scores of houses that are burnt down in the community and whole sections like Yellow Rock where there are very few houses left. We know of 10 church families that have lost their houses.‘…”

SydneyAnglicans.net has more.

In response to the fires, the Archbishop of Sydney’s Anglican Aid has launched an emergency appeal –

Anglican Aid has launched an urgent appeal to respond to the needs of people in Sydney affected by the fires. The distribution of funds will be overseen by the Bishop of Western Sydney, Ivan Lee. Working through established networks, Anglican Aid and Bishop Lee will be able to identify and respond to the urgent needs of many.

The Archbishop has said “I am grateful for Anglican Aid launching this appeal. While there are many calls upon our resources and many good causes seeking funds, I commend to your prayerful consideration this urgent appeal in the light of the loss of so many homes in Sydney and NSW on account of these horrific bushfires.”

Please feel free to pass on the link! (Photo: Smoke blankets western Sydney, 17 October 2013.)