Hurricane Katrina was a major catastrophe for the Gulf Coast region, and the recovery is still on-going. Tempe First UMC participates in that recovery effort through our partnership with Peoples UMC in downtown New Orleans, a congregation that was hit hard by Hurricane Katrina. The church is located between the Superdome and the Garden District. Extensive damage occurred to their building. In addition to prayers and financial support, we have sent two work teams to New Orleans in recent months. We send teams to work in New Orleans, and new folks are always welcome to come. Please contact us if you're interested in participating.