Our hearts go out to all affected from Florida to Virginia by Hurricane Helene and the devastating flooding. We are praying for the families and friends of all who died as a result of the storm. We pray for the countless homes and businesses that have been washed away or damaged. We pray for those still living without power and water. We pray for the communities that will have to navigate the loss of infrastructure where roads and bridges are gone. We give thanks for all the first responders and others who immediately began helping. We pray for patience and stamina in the recovery. We pray for generous hearts to help the rebuilding. 

As many of you know, we have an amazing PCUSA Conference Center in Montreat, NC which endured catastrophic flooding and extensive damage. For more information or to donate to the Montreat Hurricane Helene Restoration fund click here.

Black Mountain Presbyterian Church is right outside Montreat, and they are currently 1 of 3 places people can go for food and basic supplies. If you want to donate to their efforts, click here to give via their website and use the memo "hurricane relief.