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National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA
Contact: NCC News, 212-870-2227
Email: news@ncccusa.org  Web: www.ncccusa.org

NCC3/17/99  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CWS EMERGENCY RESPONSE WEB UPDATES INCLUDE Y2K BROCHURE

   NEW YORK CITY -- The CWS/ERO is developing a brochure on ways
local churches and community groups can respond to the Y2K computer
problem that could cause technological failures throughout the
world. The brochure has been authored by CWS/New Jersey Consultant
Laura Porter of the Episcopal Church, who recently attended a
meeting in Indiana of a faith-based group concerned with the Y2K
problem. Porter also is a member of the CWS/UCC Task Force on
Technological Disasters.

   The brochure will soon available for use by local congregations;
in the meantime,  consult the CWS/ERO Web Site (http:
www.ncccusa.org/cws/emre)  In addition to added information on Y2K,
the CWS/ERO Web Site also includes a new version of the CWS
Consultant's Manual, a chat room, a message board and the latest
information on volunteer opportunities in Central America.

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* All information is drawn from CWS Emergency Response Office
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