Episcopal Church bishops in New England and Pennsylvania are rallying football fans in their dioceses--and beyond--to join in a charitable contest over the next week to see how much money they can raise for Episcopal Relief & Development by game time on Sunday, Feb. 4, 6:30 p.m., when the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles will compete for this season's championship.
Regardless of which team comes out on top in the game, the winner will be Episcopal Relief & Development and its efforts to heal a hurting world through its disaster relief, public health and economic development ministries.
Bishop Alan M. Gates invites everyone to participate: "Patriots or Eagles, Liberty Tree or Liberty Bell, Cream Pie or Cheese Steak ... no matter what your allegiance, supporting the Episcopal Relief & Development challenge will help combat hunger and poverty. Support your team AND make a difference!"