Wednesday 30 September 2009

ICUU President on Philippines Storm

September 29, 2009.

Dear Philippine UU’s and Unitarians and Universalists around the world

It is with a heavy heart that I and other members of the Staff and Executive Committee of the ICUU have followed devastating effects of Typhoon Onday from afar. There are few things more frightening than the feelings of powerlessness that can come to us as we stand helpless before the storm. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you struggle with the immediate emergency conditions and with the aftermath of cleaning up and rebuilding lives, homes and businesses.

I hope that many will join me in following the unfolding story. I also invite all who are able and feel so inclined to contribute to relief efforts through your national Red Cross/Red Crescent organizations.

May you in the Philippines find peace and safety soon. May you be spared further setbacks and may you all be graced with the blessings of God.


Sincerely,
Rev. Brian J. Kiely
President
International Council of Unitarians and Universalists

1 comment:

Brian Kiely said...

Dear Brian,

We appreciate very much your kind words thoughts blessings and contributions for those effected from the typhoon. Thank you so much for expressing solidarity with the People of the Philippines.

With all good wishes,

Nihal Attanayake
UUCP