“We like to connect lay and faith leaders to these realities through the experience of pilgrimage. We then encourage the leaders to share their experience at their congregations or ministries and engage others in advocacy and other campaigns.”
– The Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity
“Last year, we supported an Afghan refugee family – to help them settle in Montgomery County, MD with furniture, clothing, and household items. We collected the items, rented a storage unit to hold them until the family was ready to move and then furnished their home. We also conducted collections of non-perishable personal items for a local immigrant/refugee organization”
– Jim Caldiero, at Ellicott City, MD – Channing Memorial Church (UU), Unitarian Universalist
“I’m inspired and challenged to do a better job of welcoming and supporting these children.”
– Becky, Child Advocate Volunteer Mennonite Central Committee U.S., Mennonite
“For me, the work is heart-warming, connection building and a tremendous pulling together of resources and love.”
– Ann V. Stevenson, at Bellingham, WA – Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, Unitarian Universalist
“I wish at times that all y’all could see and witness some of the beloved kindom happenings at the MHCC building during the week with our asylum guests. I am blessed and honored to hold so many moments each week. I was encouraged this week to try and share some of them with you…so here are a few scenes from just the last couple days…”
– Rev. Laurie Anderson at Dallas, TX – Midway Hills Christian Church, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
