The UCC has issued an emergency appeal to assist the people dealing with the aftereffects of the storm in Texas and beyond. Donors should designate gifts to the ‘Emergency USA’ fund here. “With the loss of electricity and freezing temperatures we continue to be concerned for those who are affected,” said UCC Associate General Minister the Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson. “We want to assist our churches as they provide food and shelter for those in their communities. This appeal will assist to provide immediate needs in the aftermath of these devastating storms.”