Rev. Randy Mayer finds parallels between the Christmas story and the reality facing migrants at U.S. border, in this commentary published on the UCC national website.
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JPANet: Set Refugee Admissions to 200,000 for FY23
To demonstrate our strong commitment to refugee resettlement please join us in asking the President to set the admissions cap at 200,000 and to hold meaningful consultations with Congress before the end of the fiscal year in support of rebuilding the U.S. Refugee Admissions program.
Read MoreUkrainian Refugees in the US - How you can help
The Biden administration intends to admit 100,000 Ukrainian refugees. Rev. Irene W. Hassan, Minister for Refugee and Migration Ministries Global H.O.P.E., breaks down what that means for our ministries in the church and how we can gather to support and affirm this decision.
Read MoreJPANet: Take Action to Support Our Ukrainian Siblings
As people of faith, we must do what we can to support Ukraine directly by supporting this Ukraine Relief Fund, as well as advocate for a robust international humanitarian response.
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UCC offers grants, check-ins, other tools to groups immersed in refugee resettlement
Resettlement Resources: Global H.O.P.E. team offers grants, check-ins and other tools to churches resettling refugees.
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Boundary training for ministry with refugees, Ramadan workshop series, and more offerings
from Irene Willis Hassan, MDiv, Minister for Refugee and Migration Ministries. Global H.O.P.E. – Humanitarian. Opportunities. Progress. Empowerment.
Here’s a list of upcoming offerings to help assist you as you continue in relationship with your new neighbors.
Read MoreShadow Rock UCC's Refugee Resettlement Ministry
Recently Pastor Ken has been speaking and emailing the family and embassy officials several times per week. We expect that we'll hear right away when they are given the green light and know when they intend to depart for Arizona.
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Urgent Take Action: Urge Congress to Hold Biden Administration Accountable to Welcome Refugees and Rebuild Refugee Resettlement Program
By Thursday, September 30th, the administration is required by law to consult with Congress before setting next year’s refugee admissions goal. On September 20th, President Biden proposed to set the Fiscal Year 2022 (FY2022) refugee admissions goal at 125,000. As we confront the worst global displacement crisis in history with more than 31 million refugees worldwide, and as countless vulnerable Afghans remain in imminent danger, this is a welcome step - but it is vital that Congress hold the Biden administration accountable to rebuild the refugee resettlement program, hold meaningful consultations on the FY22 refugee admissions goal before the end of the Fiscal Year - this Thursday, and invest in strengthening our nation’s capacity to welcome. Join us by taking action today!
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Say it Loud and Clear: Refugees are Welcome Here!
Voice for Refuge is asking for:
higher admissions goal and commit to rebuilding a robust refugee resettlement program
asking that congress take the necessary steps to rebuild our resettlement infrastructure by allocating the necessary funding to all resettlement programs.
the end of Title 42 which is expeling Haitians exercising their right to seek asylum
guaranteed protection to the millions of forcibly displaced refugees and asylum seekers
Org and Faith Leader Sign onto Strengthen Refugee Resettlement
Sign a Faith Letter to the Biden Administration: Urge the administration to set the FY 2022 Refugee Admissions Goal at 200,000 by signing this letter. Faith leaders and individual people of faith, sign here. Faith organizations, sign here.
The United States refugee resettlement infrastructure was decimated over the past four years and is in urgent need of investment and restoration.
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