from The Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs
Opportunities abound to assist the self-sustaining ministry of
Navajoland, a regional district in the Episcopal Church. Ideas to help
sustain Navajoland by volunteering or donating are offered at a visually
engaging new website, www.navajoland.org.
The website was produced by the Episcopal Church Office of
Communication in collaboration with the Navajoland Area Mission and the
Development Office of The Episcopal Church.
Bishop
David Bailey notes, "More than half of the Navajo people in the United
States live in Navajoland. There are a significant number of homes
without plumbing, heating or electricity. As a church it is important
for us to have a witness to the Navajo, and to take steps for the area
to be self-sustaining."
The
Episcopal Church Navajoland Area Mission encompasses more than 26,000
square miles in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. While it began its work
in 1889, the Episcopal Church Navajoland Area Mission was established in
1978. As stated on the new website: Yet today there is a new spirit and
energy in this land - exploring sustainable farming and aquaponics,
expanding retreat opportunities, and working to heal addictions.
Donations of time, talent and treasure through this website will help to
further the work of The Episcopal Church in Navajoland. That work
involves healing the wounds of the past so that new beginnings may
emerge - leading to an indigenous clergy, economic self-sufficiency, and
a deeper appreciation of the unique gifts the Navajos bring to The
Episcopal Church and to the world.
How to help
Check the website for opportunities to help sustain Navajoland. Volunteers are needed, especially carpenters, experienced roofers, licensed electricians, licensed plumbers, and painters. Listed on the website are various levels to assist with donations. The items range from household needs and doors to computers and paint. Essential repairs to buildings mean that the facilities can be used for programs, such as afterschool, computer training, or for rental income to help pay for clergy salaries and program needs. For more information contact Elizabeth Lowell, elowell@episcopalchurch.org.
Check the website for opportunities to help sustain Navajoland. Volunteers are needed, especially carpenters, experienced roofers, licensed electricians, licensed plumbers, and painters. Listed on the website are various levels to assist with donations. The items range from household needs and doors to computers and paint. Essential repairs to buildings mean that the facilities can be used for programs, such as afterschool, computer training, or for rental income to help pay for clergy salaries and program needs. For more information contact Elizabeth Lowell, elowell@episcopalchurch.org.
