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Church Engagement

The number of people forcibly displaced from their homes has reached the highest point in recorded history. Hundreds of millions of people have been driven from their homes and are looking for their new home in Western NY to be a space of welcome.
In the midst of this, we have seen the body of Christ welcome, walk with, and be transformed by our refugee and immigrant neighbors here in Western NY.
Is your church hearing the Spirit whisper “It’s time to see Jesus in the face of the stranger”?

What does it mean to be a church partner with World Relief?

We believe that when the church is mobilized to achieve its full potential, it has the power to change our world.
This means our success is to help churches succeed in what Jesus is calling you to do: love your neighbor as yourself, (Matt. 22:39), welcome the stranger (Matt. 25:35), and reach the nations (Matt. 28:18-20).
Whether you lead in the pulpit, from the pew, or out in the streets, your people are ready to love the stranger. Let us partner together in a mutual relationship that will help to make our new neighbors feel welcomed and know the love of Christ.
We will journey with you to deepen the impact you can have.
Access our resources below

Take Action

Serve our Neighbors

 

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Immigrant Resource Hub

 

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Host an Advocacy Event

HOST YOUR OWN EVENT

ADVOCACY POSTCARDS

Access More Resources Made for You:

Teach on Immigration

Access tools, sermon outlines, and inspirational example to invite your congregation into biblical welcome.

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Watch Stories of Welcome

Discover stories from pastors, immigrants, and teams who have been impacted by providing welcome.

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Advocate for Reform

Speak the truth in love from Scripture to your elected officials on behalf of refugees and other immigrants.

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ICE response in Places of Worship

Learn how to help immigrants understand their rights, connect them to trusted legal resources, and mobilize your church.

LEARN MORE

"Church health can’t be defined by attendance or budgets alone. Rather, by how well our congregation is loving their neighbors and coming alongside the most vulnerable in our community and around the world. As a partner, World Relief has played an important role in equipping and mobilizing our church to step into the lives of the vulnerable both here and around the world."

– Nathan, Missions Pastor

"Any time you do things outside of your church walls, it is messy... and there is a lot of beauty to be seen in that mess, but you have to be willing to look for it, and World Relief has helped our team member to look for that beauty."

- John, Pastor

"Thank you so much for all United States people. I am appreciative for all churches [that] helped me.... Right now I am very happy. My kids have a good life.... This is my dream right now."

- Program Participant, World Relief Western NY

"I want  you to know how much your training sessions... impacted me. I have shared about When Helping Hurts with many others and also recommended Welcoming the Stranger."

- Janet, Community Partner

"Pastoring a church with diverse political views means guiding people through political chaos toward compassion. Our partnership with World Relief helped us see both the complexity of immigration laws and the simplicity of caring for those in need."

- Jonathan, Lead Pastor