Alongside Hope

06/17/2026

Lives depend on reliable power.

ER nurse Riaz Diab from St. Luke’s Hospital in the West Bank, Palestine, shares why solar energy will keep critical care running when everything else fails. When you donate to Light for St. Luke's, you can help keep the lights on in hospitals that need it most.

Read the story: https://alongsidehope.org/news/the-power-of-community-health-care-in-the-west-bank/

06/16/2026

Did you know?

Operating rooms in hospitals typically demand 3-6 times more energy than the rest of the hospital. For clinics in Palestine that are facing constant outages, every procedure becomes a race against the clock.

By participating in the 2026 Wild Ride, you can help change that. Choose any activity you love and encourage your community to support your efforts.

Learn more: https://alongsidehope.org/wild-ride/

06/16/2026

82 solar panels funded, 82 matched! Your generosity is bringing light to St. Luke's Hospital in the West Bank. Thank you! 🙏

Support our campaign to raise funds for 167 solar panels and help us unlock the full match from a generous donor. Learn more at https://alongsidehope.org/light-for-st-lukes.

06/14/2026

In Uganda, Alongside Hope partner RH Foundation recently lost a longtime volunteer to a suspected caes of Ebola. “We are struggling to mobilize the resources needed to put in place critical Ebola prevention and preparedness measures," says Hellen Tanyinga, Executive Director of RHF. "The situation is dire." Without immediate support, several life-saving services and vulnerable populations are at grave risk, she adds. Alongside Hope is providing an immediate grant of $15,000. Read more and support this response.

As Ebola spreads in parts of Central and East Africa, Alongside Hope partners in Uganda are doing everything they can to protect the people who are most at risk. The threat is urgent — and for communities already facing violence, displacement and deep poverty, an outbreak could be devastating. Alo...

06/10/2026

Will Postma reflects on six years of Praying with Alongside Hope, an important online ministry born out of the pandemic. Join us tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET for our final gathering, and hear from Suzanne, Kim and Janice on what it means to gather, to pray and to reflect.

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84423335358?pwd=SVpJZUFQd2NVWkJwaWxDWWY1dkNUdz09

It has been six years and a few months since the pandemic was declared in March 2020, leading to great fear and uncertainty. More than 3 million people died that year, and another 4 million have died since. So many families and communities have been devastated, including in places w...

06/09/2026

Wow! Thanks to everyone who has supported Light for St. Luke's so far. We've aleady received enough funds for 78 solar panels! ☀️

You can make a world of difference at St. Luke's Hospital in the West Bank. Your gift helps us meet our goal to raise funds for 176 solar panels, which has been matched by a generous donor. Make every watt count!

https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E344492QE&id=118

06/08/2026

Please pray for our brothers and sisters in the Philippines.

A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake has struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao, causing serious damage in General Santos, Sarangani and surrounding areas.

Reports say buildings have collapsed, people have been killed and injured, and many communities are facing fear, disruption and uncertainty as aftershocks continue. Tsunami warnings were issued across parts of the region and later lifted, while emergency teams continue to assess the damage and support those affected.

🙏We pray for the people of the Philippines, especially all those affected in Mindanao.

🙏 We hold before God those who have died, those who are injured, those who are missing and all who are grieving.

🙏 We pray for people whose homes, schools, churches, businesses and communities have been damaged, and for all who remain anxious as aftershocks continue.

🙏 We give thanks for emergency responders, medical teams, local authorities, churches and community organisations offering help, shelter and care.

🙏 We pray for The Episcopal Church in the Philippines and their ministry to communities at this difficult time.

God of mercy,
draw near to all who are afraid, grieving or in need.
Strengthen those who are responding with courage and compassion.
Protect those in danger,
comfort those who mourn
and guide all who work to bring relief, healing and hope.

Amen.

06/08/2026

You’re invited to the final Praying with Alongside Hope session, taking place on Zoom on June 11 at 1 p.m. EST.

As we reflect on the online community we’ve shared over the past six years, we’ll hear closing reflections from our worship leaders — Suzanne Rumsey, Kim Umbach, and Janice Biehn. Alongside Hope extends heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has joined us throughout this journey, whether as a participant or a reflector.

Register today: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84423335358?pwd=SVpJZUFQd2NVWkJwaWxDWWY1dkNUdz09

06/07/2026

Did you miss it?

Under the Sun, Alongside Hope's triannual newspaper that's circulated in the Anglican Journal is out NOW! The June's issue's theme focuses on the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, and the work Alongside Hope does with them.

Read the full newsletter:https://alongsidehope.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/UTS_JUNE-2026_FIN1.pdf