Walking With Asylum Seekers

EMM to offer series of programs for congregations on 'walking with asylum seekers'

[The Episcopal Church] In the month of October, join Episcopal Migration Ministries, in partnership with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) and Lutheran Family Services of the Rocky Mountains (LFSRM), will present "Walking with Asylum Seekers," a three-part training series for congregations interested in supporting asylees. The three 90-minute virtual events will provide advocacy updates, resources for group discernment, ministry models, and important considerations when engaging in ministry with those seeking asylum.

Walking with Asylum Seekers: Ministry Opportunities for Congregations

Webinar: Thursday, October 8, 1 - 2:30 PT (4 – 5:30 p.m. ET)

Walking with Asylum Seekers: Sponsorship Part 1

Meeting: Tuesday, October 20, 1 - 2:30 PT (4 – 5:30 p.m. ET)

Walking with Asylum Seekers: Sponsorship Part 2

Meeting: Tuesday, October 27, 1 - 2:30 PT (4 – 5:30 p.m. ET)

Participants may choose to attend one or more of the virtual events offered. Registration is required. The Oct. 8 webinar will be available on-demand following the event; the latter two meetings will not. For more information and to register, click here.

Episcopal Migration Ministries is a ministry of The Episcopal Church and is one of nine national agencies responsible for resettling refugees in the United States in partnership with the U.S. government. Episcopal Migration Ministries currently has 13 affiliate offices in 11 states. One of them is IRIS (Interfaith Refugee & Immigration Service), a program of the Diocese of Los Angeles.