“Not By Bread Alone”

The campaign to rebuild Holy Trinity Cathedral

Port-au-Prince, Haiti

In January 2010, a massive earthquake struck Haiti. In 35 seconds, seventy percent of buildings - churches, schools and hospitals - associated with the largest diocese in the Episcopal Church were destroyed. Among them was Holy Trinity Cathedral in downtown Port-au-Prince. This beautiful structure, originally completed in 1929, featured striking murals by some of Haiti’s most famous artists and was the spiritual center for Episcopalians in Haiti.

Since the earthquake, the Episcopal Church has been heavily involved in the humanitarian relief efforts in the Diocese of Haiti. Now, Bishop Jean Zaché Duracin has asked his fellow Episcopalians for aid to rebuild the cathedral. Parishes and Dioceses throughout the multi-nation Episcopal Church are answering his call.

The Diocese of Upper South Carolina has been a leader in Haiti for more than 30 years, and now we have the opportunity to continue our leadership through the “Not By Bread Alone” campaign.  If Episcopalians in our diocese give at least $20 for each member of their family - young and old alike, then we could provide more than $500,000 towards the rebuilding efforts.  As the walls of a new Cathedral rise, so too will the hearts and fortunes of those who have depended on Holy Trinity for spiritual succor, for education, and for income.   Holy Trinity Cathedral is an important outward and visible sign of our church’s work in a place where the people need nourishment of the spirit as much as they do of the body.

We have the chance to resurrect the spirit of a nation through a brief and simple campaign.

Who:      All of us!

What:      A total of $20 for each of us in the Diocese

How:      A second collection on two Sundays in Advent

When:      2^nd Offerings on Advent 2 (December 4) and Advent 3 (December 11), or online anytime between November 28 and December 16.

Where:      Your local congregation or school, or use the link below.

Which parish will be the first to reach 100% of $20 per member?!

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