Episcopal Migration Ministries

05/12/2025

Letter from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on Episcopal Migration Ministries May 12, 2025 Office of Public Affairs English FAQ regarding Episcopal Migration Ministries May 12, 2025 Dear People of God in The Episcopal Church: I am writing today with some significant news about Episcopal Migration Ministr...

05/11/2025

We Belong Together, in partnership with the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, is a campaign that raises awareness about the harmful impact of immigration detention on mothers and families. This Mother’s Day, let’s remember that honoring motherhood means keeping families together. https://linktr.ee/know.your.rights.cards

05/10/2025

As immigration enforcement increases, many are asking how their churches can support immigrant neighbors and parishioners. Join Episcopal Migration Ministries on May 13 and 20 at 1 p.m. ET for a special two-part conversation on how congregations are engaging with immigration enforcement and taking faithful action in their communities.

Please note: These conversations are part of the ongoing Episcopal Immigration Updates, which will be extended from 30 minutes to one hour on May 13 and May 20.

Register now: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1GI_SzuzT8upEk8QDwnmCg #/registration

Join us every Tuesday at 1 pm EST for a 30-minute call on the changing landscape of U.S. immigration, refugee, and migration policy. Episcopal Migration Ministries will share updates and resources and will be joined by the Office of Government Relations and the Chief Legal Officer. Spanish interpret...

05/05/2025

In 2022, Jean Mupeta and his Congolese family were resettled by the Ethiopian Community Development Council affiliate AJAPO (Acculturation for Justice, Access & Peace Outreach), where Jean quickly adapted to his new environment. He joined the school soccer team and excelled as a starting striker, showcasing his talent and earning spots in various leagues and weekend tournaments. His impressive performance on the field helped him integrate into the community and inspired local supporters to organize a fundraiser to assist his family with rent expenses.

https://www.ecdcus.org/a-new-beginning-how-jean-mupeta-excelled-academically-and-athletically-in-the-u-s/

04/29/2025

Meet the neighbors who make our communities stronger. ✨ Stories of Welcome is a new series from Refugee Council USA, shining a light on newcomers who are helping communities thrive.

As a Refugee Congress Delegate for Washington state, Tshishiku Henry leverages his expertise and lived experience to advocate for more welcoming policies and programs in his community as well as at the national level. “I’m working each and every day to speak for the voiceless. And I feel so good when I meet with elected officials and tell them the side of the story [about refugees] that they never knew,” he
said.

https://www.unrefugees.org/news/former-refugee-draws-on-lived-experience-to-build-a-more-welcoming-community-in-washington-state/

04/22/2025

Meet the neighbors who make our communities stronger. ✨ Stories of Welcome is a new series from Refugee Council USA, shining a light on newcomers who are helping communities thrive.

Meet Kamila, a talented cook from Afghanistan who resettled in Brattleboro, Vermont, after fleeing the Taliban. With support from the Multicultural Community Center of the Ethiopian Community Development Council, she launched a pop-up eatery to share Afghan delicacies with her new neighbors. Now operating as Kamila’s Kitchen Vermont, she not only enriches the local culture but also embodies the resilience and entrepreneurial spirit of refugees.

https://www.ecdcus.org/spicing-up-vermont-kamilas-afghan-cuisine-journey/

04/21/2025

Episcopal Migration Ministries is more than a resettlement agency—it’s a ministry of welcome, grounded in faith and built on love.

“This work is about hope. It’s about community. And it’s about showing up—together.”

Watch now and be part of the welcome.

04/21/2025

Thanks so much for participating in the UTO Lenten welcome and gratitude journey. We hope it helped you center your days on gratitude. If you'd like to support the work of EMM, visit: www.episcopalmigrationministries.org/donate-now/

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04/20/2025

Happy Easter! Today we give thanks for the resurrection, and the invitation to be signs of God’s love, hope, and welcome in this world.

Dear God, thank you for inviting us to be signs of your love and welcome in the world. We give thanks to you for all of the blessings of this life, and for all those who offer welcome us and to those in need in our community. Bless and uphold us this day and always to do your work in the world. Amen.

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04/19/2025

For Holy Saturday, we remember those that at great risk to themselves ensured that the body of Jesus was cared for. Today, do something to care for someone in need.

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04/18/2025

For Good Friday, we enjoy hot cross buns, which were originally made by monks to feed the poor. Consider how you might help feed those in need today.

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04/17/2025

For Maundy Thursday, we remember how Jesus washed the feet of his disciples. Consider donating new socks to an organization helping the unhoused.

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