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5 Times the Church Advocated for Refugees and Immigrants in U.S. History

March 14, 2025 | Comments Off on 5 Times the Church Advocated for Refugees and Immigrants in U.S. History

Throughout history, the church has consistently spoken up about the needs of those facing persecution and suffering. Here are five times in U.S. history when the church advocated for refugees and immigrants.

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South Sudan: Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom

July 27, 2015

Independence. Just four short years ago, the people of South Sudan voted to break away from the north and form…

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Why Waging Peace is Necessary in the DR Congo

July 23, 2015

By Jenny Yang Kasolene is a beautiful, loving mother of four children in eastern DR Congo. She’s been a survivor…

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Turning Outrage into Action in DR Congo

July 21, 2015

By Lynne Hybels It started out as an ordinary day for Cecile, a married mother of five children. With her…

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The Church in Congo

July 15, 2015

By James Misner and Marcel Serubungo In the Democratic Republic of Congo, some say that you can find all of…

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Why Independence in South Sudan Matters.

July 9, 2015

South Sudan marked its fourth Independence Day in the midst of ongoing conflict. Jenny Yang, World Relief’s Vice President of Advocacy, outlines 4 ways for the American Church to pursue peace in South Sudan. Read Story

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Want to stop people from joining groups like the Islamic State? Try tackling core problems first.

April 14, 2015

Taking cues from grassroots peacebuilding efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo, World Relief President and CEO, Stephan Bauman, suggests that increasing access to opportunities for meaningful civic involvement can curb Islamic State enlistment. Read more.

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