In May 2011, the National Disaster Interfaiths Network launched its Be A Ready Congregation campaign. Key to this campaign are the NDIN "Disaster Tip Sheets for U.S. Religious Leaders."

Bring emergency preparedness and peace-of-mind to the congregation with the OnSite AED Church Package, provided by NorthStarAED

Fiscal Year 2017 Nonprofit Security Grant Program Overview As appropriated by the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017 (Pub. L. No. 115-31) and as authorized by Section 2003 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, (Pub. L. No. 107-296), as amended; the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) provides funding support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of a terrorist attack and located within one Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)-designated urban areas. The NSGP also promotes emergency preparedness coordination and collaboration activities between public and private community representatives as well as state and local government agencies The FY 2017 NSGP plays an important role in the implementation of the National Preparedness System by supporting the development and sustainment of core capabilities. The core capabilities, outlined in the National Preparedness Goal (the Goal) are essential for the execution of the five mission areas—Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery mission areas and the realization of a secure and resilient Nation. Funding In FY 2017, the total amount of funds under this grant program is $25,000,000.

God comes to us all in many shapes, forms, and meanings. At St. Peter A.M.E. church we take you as you are. We encourage positive fellowship that guides us closer to Christ. If you find yourself needing shelter, peace, true happiness, or a closer relationship with Jesus Christ St. Peter A.M.E is here.

Healthy Churches 2020 National Conference is for pastors and persons who are responsible for the Health Ministry; Annual Health Fair; Kitchen Ministry; Nurses Ministry and all aspects of health education, promotion and compassion within the congregation and community.

Jesus commands us to “love one another” John 13:34, and God has given us responsibility to care for His good creation (Gen. 1:28, Gen. 2:15). The burning of fossil fuels is polluting our air and waters, warming the planet and putting our seasons out of balance, with low income communities, communities of color, the children, elderly, and our faithful in the Caribbean, Africa and in rural communities bearing the greatest burden.

Welcome to the AMEC Mobile App so you can get the up-to-date information on health, being prepared and what's going on in the AME Health Commission.

Seeing solar panels on a house of worship becomes an iconic marker to the broader community, a demonstration of the congregation’s love of the Creator and creation, and it shows a commitment to change our relationship to energy.

An active shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area, typically through the use of firearms.

The Church of England’s Shrinking the Footprint campaign is encouraging dioceses, cathedrals and parishes to reduce energy bills and lower carbon emissions through practical steps, from installing energy-efficient lightbulbs to switching to renewable energy (Blessed be the solar roof installers, Letters, 17 May).

Humans interact with the environment constantly. These interactions affect quality of life, years of healthy life lived, and health disparities. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines environment, as it relates to health, as “all the physical, chemical, and biological factors external to a person, and all the related behaviors.”1 Environmental health consists of preventing or controlling disease, injury, and disability related to the interactions between people and their environment.