The retreat from refugee resettlement flies in the face of our nation’s history of being a place of refuge to persecuted persons. The Episcopal Church, through the ministry of Episcopal Migration Ministries, is committed to welcome for all.
The Church of Latter Day Saints has donated a total of $5 million to nine different voluntary refugee resettlement agencies in the United States. One of the nine, receiving a total of $250 thousand, is Episcopal Migration Ministries.
Episcopal Migration Ministries has responded to the news with a strong resolve and advice on how to continue to support refugees.
“In the name of Mary, Joseph and the Lord Jesus, aid all refugees today, for most of the refugees like the Holy Family themselves, are families, and most are children.” – PB Michael Curry
“Episcopal Migration Ministries is committed to embracing the command of Jesus, and his definition of neighbor.” – Canon E. Mark Stevenson, EMM Director
State Department approves plan by Episcopal Migration Ministries to resettle refugees in Charleston, WV
Demonstrators gathered in Charleston, WV last night to support Episcopal Migration Ministries’ efforts to resettle Syrian refugees in the West Virginia city
In 2015, United Thank Offering raised $89,045.20 through the Advent Challenge which supported Episcopal Migration Ministries in opening two new resettlement locations and offering mental health services through all of the resettlement offices.
The Episcopal Public Policy Network encourages Episcopalians to contact Congress to voice their support for refugees.
The Advent Advocacy Update: #RefugeesWelcome series will examine the current crisis surrounding refugee resettlement in the United States.