Amid increased detention and deportations, and scarce federal funding, immigration ministry has had to adapt. Episcopal churches and ministries continue to “welcome the stranger.” They’ve had to pivot, like St. Bede’s Episcopal Church in Atlanta did recently by canceling its … Continue Reading →

The Episcopal Church’s Legacy in Supporting Refugees The Episcopal Church (TEC) has an almost 40-year legacy of supporting refugees through the Episcopal Migration Ministries. TEC made national headlines in May when Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe released a letter to the … Continue Reading →

Cultivating community practices of welcome is how we can get involved at the parish, local community, and national levels.

It is a voluntary choice to become a refugee sponsor, whether through your church or a dedicated organization.

In Georgia, refugees are finding their way into a new life. When we choose to use empathy by helping, we allow their stories to be heard.

Over two years, El Refugio Ministry received $40,000 funding from ECF to fund the pilot of a new post-release program that offers short-term accommodations for those released with asylum from the detention center. Not only is the Center located in … Continue Reading →

The world is facing the largest forced displacement crisis in history – more than 65 million people have been forcibly displaced from their homes by conflict, persecution, and violence. Of that number, 25.4 million have received official refugee status. Others … Continue Reading →