Religious advocates applaud as court rules against policy that blocked asylum seekers
A federal court has overruled a policy that the U.S. has used to turn back hundreds of...
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Ukraine, Haiti, Afghanistan Anniversaries
All these anniversaries were marked during the last two weeks of August 2022. the six-month...
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UCC appeal helps provide safe spaces for Ukraine women and children
Most refugees from the war in Ukraine are women with children whose husbands and fathers were...
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Churches hosting Afghans can expect changes during Ramadan, a time of ‘intensity,’ beauty
"The way that they fast is incredibly intense." That's one important thing people should know...
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Saying ‘we will act,’ Jewish and UCC partners jointly welcome Afghan family
One way to translate the Hebrew phrase "Na'aseh v'Nishma'' is “We will act and we will...
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UCC offers grants, check-ins, other tools to groups immersed in refugee resettlement
Dozens of congregations across the United Church of Christ are focusing ministries on Afghan...
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‘Strong volunteer force, welcoming community’ mark Colorado Afghan resettlement
Within days after the Taliban took over Afghanistan in August 2021, two Fort Collins, Colo.,...
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Greensboro church takes in two refugee families
Welcome the stranger. Love your neighbor. A Greensboro, N.C., congregation has put much time,...
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Michigan churches’ resettlement efforts help keep families together
Keeping families together. Even when they come all the way to America from...
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Albuquerque faith-based collaborative steps up to support Afghan refugees
Twelve churches from eight different faith traditions are welcoming refugees from Afghanistan...
Read MoreProfile: Refugee Ministries Partner in Service Mary Kuenning Gross
Mary Kuenning Gross is the United Church of Christ’s newest Partner in Service volunteer....
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UCC churches focus on supporting Afghan refugee resettlement into 2022
Scores of United Church of Christ congregations across the country are seeking ways to help...
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Dec. 1 Blue Christmas worship service will focus on disaster, forced migration
Join United Church of Christ Global H.O.P.E. on Wednesday, Dec 1, 2 p.m. (ET) for a virtual...
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“Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser” Nets $9,000+ for Global H.O.P.E. Haiti, Afghan refugee response
A Massachusetts congregation’s October "Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser" and bakeathon netted more...
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LGBT Asylum Task Force Provides “Safe Haven” from Persecution
“It really was just opening the door to that first asylum seeker.” ...
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In video, experts tell how local churches can welcome and speak up for Afghan refugees
Churches can take specific actions to help the tens of thousands of at-risk people now...
Read MoreSignature UCC Volunteer Ministry Reopens
"Right now, there are openings in refugee resettlement and disaster recovery and at Back Bay...
Read MoreSept. 11 webinar on welcoming Afghan SIVs
Upcoming training for UCC churches: serving Afghan refugees Saturday, September 11, 5-6:30...
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Welcoming and advocating for Afghan SIVs and refugees: a toolkit
September 11 webinar on welcoming Afghan SIVs This document also is available as a Word...
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Introducing the Rev. Irene W. Hassan, UCC’s new Minister for Refugee, Migration Services
The United Church of Christ has a new Minister for Refugee and Migration Services: the Rev. Irene...
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