Posts Tagged ‘Refugees and Immigrants Blog’
Coming Full Circle: Welcoming Afghan Refugees
Afghan refugees – like others – need more than 90 days to thrive in the U.S. Learn how Farah, a former newcomer, now walks alongside them.
Read More7 Ways to Help Refugees
Discover 7 impactful ways to help refugees — from prayer and monthly giving to volunteering and advocacy.
Read More21 Bible Verses About Refugees
Read 20 Bible verses that teach us how to respond to refugees and other immigrants.
When One Part Suffers: Standing with the Church at Risk of Deportation
Read World Relief’s 2024 Annual Report to see how we’re responding to the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church.
Read MoreA Refugee’s Prayer: How the Church Can Be Praying for Refugees Today
A refugee and Christian from DR Congo, Karungu spent 16 years in displacement before resettling in North Carolina through World Relief. Now, Karungu prays every day for a revitalized refugee program — and you can too.
Read MoreNew Report Details the Potential Impact of Deportations on American Christian Families
As the Trump administration pursues “the largest deportation in U.S. history,” a new report estimates how increased immigration enforcement could impact Christian households in the United States.
Read More5 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.
Read MoreA Refugee’s Journey: Seeking Stability in a New Land
When we went from Venezuela to Colombia, we were out in the open air, with practically nothing,” said Maryolga. Trace her journey as a refugee.
Read MoreMaryolga’s Journey: Seeking Stability in a New Land
In late December, Maryolga arrived in Chicagoland through the refugee program, seeking safety and a fresh start. She traveled with her 15-year-old daughter and elderly mother, reuniting with her 19-year-old son, who was already in the U.S. Their journey reflects a broader exodus; since 2014, over 7.7 million Venezuelans have fled their homeland due to…
Read MoreA Journey of Welcome with Bri Stensrud
Women of Welcome (WOW) is a community dedicated to diving into scripture to understand God’s heart for the immigrant and refugee. It has quickly grown into a strong and responsive group of Christian women led by Director, Bri Stensrud.
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