The Church of the Brethren Deportation Defense Response (DDR) is inviting participation in a World Refugee Day Ecumenical Service taking place online on Wednesday, June 17, 6-7 p.m. (Eastern time).
The theme verse is: “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me” (Matthew 25:35).
“With the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program frozen since January 2025 and resettled refugees facing an onslaught of diminishing protections and expanding threats, it is more important than ever to gather in lament, solidarity, and celebration of the right to seek refuge,” said an announcement. “We will worship through prayer, art, music, and reflections from pastors with their own stories of migration.”
The service will be held with contributions from the Church of the Brethren—including Intercultural Ministries director Founa A. Badet—and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the Presbyterian Church (USA), the Pacific Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, and the United Church of Christ.
DDR is an initiative of several Church of the Brethren districts with the denomination’s Intercultural Ministries and On Earth Peace.
Register at https://ucc.zoom.us/webinar/register/6317799769687/WN_BGV-K458TnSpoLOz2pskew
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