Our vision is for every refugee to be welcomed by a local church
If every church welcomed people seeking refuge in their community then we could easily see our vision become a reality!
No matter where your church is, there is something that you can do to welcome refugees and asylum seekers into your community.
Finding the Way Forward
As UK asylum policy continue to shift, many refugees and people seeking asylum are facing greater uncertainty. But one thing remains unchanged: the Church’s calling to welcome, love, and stand alongside our neighbours.
Read the full article and reflect with us on how we move forward together:
Churches often stay silent on refugees, asylum, and immigration - but true restoration and growth come through honest, open conversations.
Join I'm Not Being Funny, But..., a nationwide survey gathering real reflections from churches. We’ll help you interpret the results, plan next steps, and foster meaningful discussions.
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“Love the Stranger” podcast
Want to listen to stories of Christians and churches welcoming refugees and people seeking asylum? Or to learn how we can play our part in welcoming refugees here in the UK?
Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, any platform of your choice or on our website!
What we have accomplished together
18,535
refugees welcomed
by a church in the last 12 months
1,420
churches committed
to welcoming refugees
After I got home, thinking about everything that had happened between sunrise and sunset, it felt like my whole life had changed
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