Christians Take Part in World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day is coming on June 20 and Christian organizations from around the nation are preparing to celebrate the courage, resiliency and contributions of refugees to America and the world.
World Refugee Day is coming on June 20 and starting this weekend, Christian organizations from around the nation are celebrating the courage, resiliency and contributions of refugees to America and the world.
From Saturday and into the middle of next week, Christian groups will be holding events to highlight the challenges and victories refugees are facing away from home. From church services and events at public monuments to cultural presentations and even mock refugee camps, there will be a variety of activities planned.
The Immigration and Refugee Program of Church World Service is among the groups organizing activities in the U.S. from June 17-22. The program is currently helping about 5,000 refugees resettle in the United States.
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Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS), a CWS affiliate, will hold events around the country. LIRS President Ralson Deffenbaugh indicated the particular importance of refugee day to the United States.
