Description
This five-session series offers congregations resources, through a UMC perspective, to foster deeper conversations around calling, justice, welcoming, and hospitality as they intersect with the challenges faced by those immigrating to the US. Lessons range from how immigrants are portrayed in the Bible to an exploration of humanitarian reasons why people immigrate. The series also explores the intersection of race, culture and immigration as well the importance of understanding your congregation's desire to work with immigration issues. Faith communities planning or carrying out ministries involving international peoples and immigration can use this webinar series to view their ministry theologically.Features
- Video lessons
- 20-page downloadable study guide
- Sign language interpretation
Practical Applications
- Learn more about this immigration series from the UMC tradition and explore how its multimedia resources can help your congregation's immigration initiatives.
- Read the 20-page accompanying study guide to learn key social justice definitions, theological perspectives, and explore how the resources can foster conversations in your congregation.
