North Carolina is welcoming Afghan refugees daily. You may be wondering how you can get involved and help to welcome our new neighbors. Join Rev. Jaye White (Director of Outreach Ministry) and Ellen Andrews (NC Area Director, Church World Service) for a webinar at 12:00 noon on Thursday, December 2 that will provide helpful information…. Continue Reading→
UMCOR launches Afghan Refugee Resettlement Reimbursement Program
Recognizing that local United Methodist churches want to play a role in resettling Afghan refugees, UMCOR has started a brand-new program where local churches can be reimbursed up to $1,000 for expenses involved with helping to resettle Afghan refugees. The Afghan Refugee Resettlement Reimbursement program will reimburse up to $1,000 per local United Methodist Church… Continue Reading→
New Information about Welcoming Afghan Refugees – Advocacy Needed NOW! Plus an Upcoming Webinar!
We’ve all seen the news reports of the evacuation of thousands of Afghan citizens fleeing the Taliban. Many of us want to help the refugees arriving in North Carolina, but do not have the capacity to host a family by ourselves. Church World Service in Durham has posted an update about how individuals can help…. Continue Reading→
Welcoming Afghan Allies and Friends
Join us for a virtual gathering on ZOOM,Thurs., Sept. 30th from 1 – 2:20 PM EST Church World Service (CWS) is hosting a call for clergy and judicatory/regional/conference leaders to hear how faith communities can partner with CWS to welcome our Afghan allies and friends. This call will provide a programmatic update on our Afghan… Continue Reading→
I Was A Stranger And You Welcomed Me
Afghan Refugees Need Your Help! “I was hungry and you gave me food to eat. I was thirsty and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” – Matthew 25:35 Afghan refugees will be arriving in the Triangle area soon. We encourage you to support our ministry partners who are busy… Continue Reading→
Welcoming the Stranger: UMC Response to Refugee Crisis
Thousands of refugees from Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, and parts of Africa are pouring into Europe, fleeing war, economic hardships, and persecution. People desperately seeking a better life for themselves and their children. The sheer volume of refugees is creating a crisis as humanitarian organizations, churches, and governments struggle with how to respond. As Christians, called… Continue Reading→