We invite you to set down your work for a day. Receive the Lord's gift of rest and refreshment, knowing that while you rest, he still works. Lunch and materials provided.

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Join us as we visit 3 of our local partners providing direct support to our refugee neighbors in the East Valley: The Arizona Refugee Center, ICNA Relief, and Matthew House. Learn how these organizations fill critical needs of the community in very distinct ways.

Participants will explore tangible opportunities to serve and get connected – whether it’s organizing a donation drive, practicing English, helping with citizenship classes, doing a one-time service project with your small group, or co-sponsoring a family. Discover where you fit in!

Join us for all three stops, or meet us for a couple!

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Gather together with others doing local refugee ministry: share your experiences, gain new insights from others, pray together, and know you're not alone!

These informal "Share & Care" group meetings occur monthly at varying locations across the valley. Attend once or once a month! There's no commitment and no need to only attend meetings in your geographic area. Join whenever you can!

This time we’ll be meeting in Phoenix to discuss the topic, “How to Mobilize Your Church for Refugee Ministry.”

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Join us as we read this remarkable journey from terror, violence, and despair into freedom, peace, and joy. This autobiography, Catching Ricebirds: A Story of Letting Vengeance Go is Marcus Doe's true story as a Liberian refugee who lost his family and fled his country, and ultimately learns to forgive and find peace again. Order it here!

We’ll break the book into 3 parts and discuss each part accordingly:

Fri., 8/30, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. online

Fri., 9/13 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. online

Fri., 9/27 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. online (we’ll meet the author)

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2024 Diaspora National Conference: Empowering the Emerging Generation in the Immigrant Church

Join this vibrant gathering September 13-14 to experience the powerful gifts of the diaspora Church in Phoenix and around the country!

The conference begins Friday night (Sep. 13) with The Nations Festival & Worship Night, a multilingual and multicultural celebration bringing together immigrant churches and Christians from across the Phoenix area and around the world! This night will feature an international potluck and cultural performances, as well as worship and prayer from and for the nations. Free and open to the public!

The conference continues on Saturday (Sep. 14) with facilitated small-group discussions around raising up the next generation within the immigrant church and how to partner with the nations here.

2024 Diaspora National Conference: Empowering the Emerging Generation in the Immigrant Church

Join this vibrant gathering September 13-14 to experience the powerful gifts of the diaspora Church in Phoenix and around the country!

The conference begins Friday night (Sep. 13) with The Nations Festival & Worship Night, a multilingual and multicultural celebration bringing together immigrant churches and Christians from across the Phoenix area and around the world! This night will feature an international potluck and cultural performances, as well as worship and prayer from and for the nations. Free and open to the public!

The conference continues on Saturday (Sep. 14) with facilitated small-group discussions around raising up the next generation within the immigrant church and how to partner with the nations here.

Join us as we read this remarkable journey from terror, violence, and despair into freedom, peace, and joy. This autobiography, Catching Ricebirds: A Story of Letting Vengeance Go is Marcus Doe's true story as a Liberian refugee who lost his family and fled his country, and ultimately learns to forgive and find peace again. Order it here!

We’ll break the book into 3 parts and discuss each part accordingly:

Fri., 8/30, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. online

Fri., 9/13 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. online

Fri., 9/27 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. online (we’ll meet the author)

Sign up for details here!

Join us as we read this remarkable journey from terror, violence, and despair into freedom, peace, and joy. This autobiography, Catching Ricebirds: A Story of Letting Vengeance Go is Marcus Doe's true story as a Liberian refugee who lost his family and fled his country, and ultimately learns to forgive and find peace again. Order it here!

We’ll break the book into 3 parts and discuss each part accordingly:

Fri., 8/30, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. online

Fri., 9/13 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. online

Fri., 9/27 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. online (we’ll meet the author)

Sign up for details here!

Join us on Zoom for an informative discussion with staff at the Arizona Refugee Resettlement Program (under the Dept. of Economic Security). This is not an introductory session but is geared toward anyone already working/volunteering in refugee resettlement who wants a deeper dive into pertinent topics (public benefits and resources, long-term success of our refugee neighbors, etc.). This is Part 2 of a two-part series.

This in-person, interactive workshop will equip you to love your refugee neighbors right here in greater Phoenix. Bring all your questions and join us!

Learn more and register here.

Join us on Zoom for an informative discussion with staff at the Arizona Refugee Resettlement Program (under the Dept. of Economic Security). This is not an introductory session but is geared toward anyone already working/volunteering in refugee resettlement who wants a deeper dive into pertinent topics (program policies and updates, ORR funding, responsibilities of resettlement agencies, etc.). This is Part 1 of a two-part series.

Join us in this captivating story of what it was like for this former Afghan refugee to leave behind her home, her community, and her country. Asmeen Hamkar, a local author, shares her firsthand account of the harrowing escape she made in search of safety and a new place to call home. Order it here!

We will discuss the book and meet the author!

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Join us as we read Deng Atem’s powerful story of his life disrupted by war, restarted in the United States, and how he now helps people back home. Jumping the Ram is an inspiring read about a full circle journey in these times of upheaval and how one man can make a difference. Order it here!

We’ll break the book into 2 parts and discuss each part accordingly:

• Mon., 6/17, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. online

• Mon., 7/22 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. in Central Phoenix (we’ll meet the author over a meal)

  Sign up for details here!

Debrief and process with others doing local refugee ministry: share your experiences, gain new insights from others, pray together, and know you're not alone! These informal "Share & Care" group meetings occur monthly at varying locations across the valley. Attend once or once a month. There's no commitment; join whenever you can!

This time, the topic will be Cross-Cultural Competency, Part 2 facilitated by Helen Ryan who has over 25 years’ experience in refugee ministry. Even if you missed Part 1, this discussion is sure to enlighten and equip you to have healthier cross-cultural relationships. We’ll unpack together some of the differences between the majority culture in the US and the cultures of many of our refugee neighbors, what to do when those cultures clash, and how to navigate cultural differences.

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Join us as we read Deng Atem’s powerful story of his life disrupted by war, restarted in the United States, and how he now helps people back home. Jumping the Ram is an inspiring read about a full circle journey in these times of upheaval and how one man can make a difference. Order it here!

We’ll break the book into 2 parts and discuss each part accordingly:

• Mon., 6/17, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. online

• Mon., 7/22 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in Central Phoenix (we’ll meet the author over a meal)

  Sign up for details here!

Debrief and process with others doing local refugee ministry: share your experiences, gain new insights from others, pray together, and know you're not alone!

These informal "Share & Care" group meetings occur monthly at varying locations across the valley. Attend once or once a month! There's no commitment and no need to only attend meetings in your geographic area. Join whenever you can!

This time, we’ll share delicious Ethiopian food at a restaurant in Phoenix; sign up here for details!

Come worship alongside our Christian brothers and sisters from all over the world! This church was planted in 2023 by and for people seeking asylum. Iglesia Aliento shows them love, walking with them until they are self-sustainable and able to help others.

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Join us as we visit Helping With All My Heart (HWAMH), a shelter that warmly welcomes asylum seekers. The first 20 people to sign up will join our group, and together we will learn about HWAMH's mission/goals and the services they provide our neighbors seeking asylum. The address and details will be emailed to you upon signup.

Sign up here!

Gather together with others doing local refugee ministry: share your experiences, gain new insights from others, pray together, and know you're not alone!

These informal "Share & Care" group meetings occur monthly at varying locations across the valley. Attend once or once a month! There's no commitment and no need to only attend meetings in your geographic area. Join whenever you can!

This time, PRC member, Deenbo Kidane, will be teaching us about our 1st and 2nd Gen immigrants, the future Church leaders.

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Join us as we visit 2 of our local partners providing direct support to our refugee and immigrant neighbors in Central Phoenix: Lutheran Social Services (one of the Resettlement Agencies in Phoenix) and IRC’s Welcome Center (a shelter for asylum seekers). Learn how these organizations fill critical needs of the community in very distinct ways.

Participants will explore tangible opportunities to serve and get connected – whether it’s organizing a donation drive, providing meals, doing a one-time service project with your small group, practicing English, or co-sponsoring a family. Discover where you fit in!

Join us for both stops, or meet us for one!

Learn more and register here!

This in-person, interactive workshop will equip you to love your refugee neighbors right here in Phoenix and the East Valley. Bring all your questions and join us! Childcare provided for those who register in advance.

Learn more and register here.

Gather together with others doing local refugee ministry: share your experiences, gain new insights from others, pray together, and know you're not alone!

These informal "Share & Care" group meetings occur monthly at varying locations across the valley. Attend once or once a month! There's no commitment and no need to only attend meetings in your geographic area. Join whenever you can!

This time, we’ll be meeting at a local church in Gilbert and our guest speaker, Michael Ly, will be sharing his knowledge and experience on how to build bridges with our refugee neighbors of different faiths.

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ACROSS is the story of what happens when we set aside our politics and witness the humanity and faith of asylum seekers firsthand. Filmed in Honduras, Texas, and Illinois, this four-part docuseries follows three women and their children who escaped abuse and violence in Honduras and Guatemala, and a Midwestern church that experienced a complete transformation in their hearts when they stopped seeing these families as news headlines and started treating them like brothers and sisters in Christ.

This is a 4-episode docuseries. Even if you miss an episode or two, please join us for this one!

Details here

ACROSS is the story of what happens when we set aside our politics and witness the humanity and faith of asylum seekers firsthand. Filmed in Honduras, Texas, and Illinois, this four-part docuseries follows three women and their children who escaped abuse and violence in Honduras and Guatemala, and a Midwestern church that experienced a complete transformation in their hearts when they stopped seeing these families as news headlines and started treating them like brothers and sisters in Christ.

This is a 4-episode docuseries. Even if you miss an episode or two, please join us for this one!

Details here

Debrief and process with others doing local refugee ministry: share your experiences, gain new insights from others, pray together, and know you're not alone!

These informal "Share & Care" group meetings occur monthly at varying locations across the valley. Attend once or once a month! There's no commitment and no need to only attend meetings in your geographic area. Join whenever you can!

This time, we’ll break bread together at the home of PRC members, Jan and Chuy; sign up here for details!

ACROSS is the story of what happens when we set aside our politics and witness the humanity and faith of asylum seekers firsthand. Filmed in Honduras, Texas, and Illinois, this four-part docuseries follows three women and their children who escaped abuse and violence in Honduras and Guatemala, and a Midwestern church that experienced a complete transformation in their hearts when they stopped seeing these families as news headlines and started treating them like brothers and sisters in Christ.

This is a 4-episode docuseries. Even if you miss an episode or two, please join us for this one!

Details here

Gather together with others doing local refugee ministry: share your experiences, gain new insights from others, pray together, and know you're not alone!

These informal "Share & Care" group meetings occur monthly at varying locations across the valley. Attend once or once a month! There's no commitment and no need to only attend meetings in your geographic area. Join whenever you can!

This time, PRC members, Lorry Peterson and Shelby Little, will be sharing their knowledge and experience on the fruit of long-term commitment in refugee ministry. We’ll be meeting at a local church in Tempe. Sign up here for details!

ACROSS is the story of what happens when we set aside our politics and witness the humanity and faith of asylum seekers firsthand. Filmed in Honduras, Texas, and Illinois, this four-part docuseries follows three women and their children who escaped abuse and violence in Honduras and Guatemala, and a Midwestern church that experienced a complete transformation in their hearts when they stopped seeing these families as news headlines and started treating them like brothers and sisters in Christ.

This is a 4-episode docuseries. Even if you miss an episode or two, please join us for this one!

Details here

Come worship alongside our brothers and sisters in Bilingual and Spanish-speaking churches right here in our cities; learn from them; see the Lord and your faith through the eyes of a different culture. This time, we’ll be visiting Iglesia Experimenta Vida.

Experimenta Vida in English means “Experience Life.” They are a church full of life and impacting the community of Mesa and other cities east of Phoenix, AZ.

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Join us as we visit 3 of our local partners providing direct support to our refugee neighbors in Central Phoenix: Abounding Service, Catholic Charities, and IRC’s Community Garden. Learn how these organizations fill critical needs of the community in very distinct ways.

Participants will explore tangible opportunities to serve and get connected – whether it’s organizing a donation drive, providing meals, doing a one-time service project with your small group, practicing English, or co-sponsoring a family. Discover where you fit in!

Join us for all three stops, or meet us for a couple!

Learn more and register here!