This in-person, interactive workshop will equip you to love your refugee neighbors right here in Phoenix and the East Valley. Bring all your questions and join us!
Arizona has welcomed more than 99,000 refugees--vetted survivors of war and persecution--from all over the world since 1980, and they’re here to stay. Come learn how this all works and how you can best love these new neighbors as they do the hard work of integrating into American society.
AGENDA
Grounding in the Bible: Understanding and reflecting God's heart for the foreigner
The refugee journey and factual overview of the US Refugee Resettlement Program
Loss simulation
Testimony from a former refugee resettled to Arizona
Resettlement: Challenges, opportunities, and the Church's unique role
Local volunteer opportunities
Helping without hurting