St. John the Evangelist - Ancient Faith, Modern Relevance

With the most recent earthquake in Chile, the world has again been shaken by news of a terrible tragedy, another that defies our ability to grasp its enormity. In Haiti, 170,000 are estimated to have died, with another 300,000 injured. Though it's far too early to estimate casualties in Chile, we are informed by scientists that the 8.8 (formerly Richter scale, now designated M_W or Moment Magnitude scale) earthquake is the 7^th strongest in recorded history and may have caused a shortening of the earth's day by about 1.26 milliseconds!

• Chilean Relief: You may refer to the general statements below and also see the Anglican Relief and Development Fund's web site for up to date information on Chilean relief efforts.
• Haiti Relief: Please see this statement concerning relief.
• General Information: We also commend these other opportunities to serve the larger world for Jesus' sake.