Prayers for 2022
We want to enter this new year in a posture of prayer. Here are some ways we are praying together this year: For Dreamers: Prince of Peace, comfort those who wait. We know many people have lived nearly their entire lives in this country and are holding onto the hope that they will be welcomed. They have watched as debates and legislation have toyed with their day-to-day lives and future stability. Comfort them, Lord. Provide for them. May they experience your deep love and peace. For Refugees: Jehovah Jireh – the Lord our provider – be a provider for new arrivals from Afghanistan
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Responding to the Needs of Afghan Evacuees
As soon as this community learned about what was happening in Afghanistan this summer, you started responding. We sent out a call to prayer and asked you to reach out to Congress to ask them to protect vulnerable Afghans. You came with your questions, your compassion, and your hearts ready to respond. The journey is only beginning for Afghan families who are transitioning to new homes and have a long road of settling and healing ahead. Here are some ways you’ve shown up this year. Know that we will continue to highlight community responses and ways you can get
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Catch Up on 2021 Community Conversations
As we seek to learn, engage, and grow to be more like Christ in our welcome, we are stepping into brave conversations. We want to give you opportunities to learn along with us from leaders in immigration and refugee issues, from others in the community, and from immigrants themselves. This year, these 8 community conversations helped us learn more and get involved. Take some time and catch up on any you missed before we dive into 2022! We know how heated and emotional conversations about immigration can become. Our responses
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