LOVE GOD, LOVE NEIGHBOR
Love God, Love Neighbor is a three-day training that equips participants to be advocates, allies, and ambassadors for refugees and the ministry of refugee resettlement. Offered by Episcopal Migration Ministries, with funding from the Constable Fund, the training provides an in-depth exploration of the global displacement crisis, US refugee policy, the refugee resettlement process, faith-based advocacy for refugees, and organizing to welcome and support refugees in your home community.
The gathering brings together people not only from across The Episcopal Church, but also from ecumenical and lay partners to learn from one another as we explore different local contexts as they relate to refugee resettlement. The result is an invaluable opportunity to build community and relationships that continue on after the training ends.
Upcoming Trainings
Stay tuned for an exciting announcement about an upcoming training in June 2019!
If you would like to be informed of future trainings, please submit the form at this link and we will include you on our mailing list.
If you are interested in hosting a LGLN training, please contact Melissa at [email protected]
What to Expect
- A comprehensive understanding of the refugee resettlement process
- Tools to address misinformation and misconceptions
- Skills for advocacy on the local, state, and federal levels
- An understanding of the challenges and responses in the US resettlement context
- Knowledge of the skills and strengths they bring as individuals and as members of the faith community to respond to these challenges
What Participants Say
“Great curriculum, great presenters, well-oiled machine! A++ can’t wait to use my knowledge!! Thank you for all of your hard work!”
“I enjoyed meeting people from other areas and hearing their perspectives and challenges. It was helpful to have conversations on how to have conversations with others.”
“Truly an excellent training – educational, inspirational, and community-building. Such a positive tone in a dark time.”
“Thanks for all the work put into this. I felt it was so worth the time to participate and can say I was consistently engaged in all parts of the workshop.”
Contact
Melissa Coulston
Love God, Love Neighbor Coordinator
[email protected]