detention Archives - Episcopal Migration Ministries

Detention Visitation Ministry and Accompaniment of Asylum Seekers in Detention

There are many ways to engage in detention visitation ministry through direct and indirect means. The first step is identifying if an [...]

Detention Visitation Ministry and Accompaniment of Asylum Seekers in DetentionKendall Martin2022-09-06T11:37:27-05:00

“The Lord Is Your Strength”: Accompanying Ben through Detention and Release: A Case Study

The following is the story of The Rev. Leeann Culbreath, a priest in the Diocese of Georgia, and her friendship with Ben, [...]

“The Lord Is Your Strength”: Accompanying Ben through Detention and Release: A Case StudyKendall Martin2022-09-06T11:35:11-05:00

EMM 2021 Annual Report

In 2021, EMM celebrated the resettlement of 100,000 individuals since the ministry’s inception as a resettlement organization in the 1980s. We [...]

EMM 2021 Annual ReportKendall Martin2022-06-24T08:51:31-05:00

Fourth Sunday of Advent: A Reflection from Ana Reza

Fourth Sunday of Advent Reflection by Ana Reza On the fourth Sunday of Advent we get closer to the celebration of the [...]

Fourth Sunday of Advent: A Reflection from Ana RezaKendall Martin2021-03-28T17:22:33-05:00

COVID-19 RESOURCES

Statements and Resources from The Episcopal Church Action Alert: Tell the Senate to continue to address COVID-19 May 11, 2020: The Dangers [...]

COVID-19 RESOURCESKendall Martin2020-12-15T16:21:12-06:00

What Did We Do For Our Faith?

Today’s episode of Hometown features an interview with Ben, a pastor, evangelist and asylee from Nigeria. He lives in the Southeast [...]

What Did We Do For Our Faith?Kendall Martin2020-11-29T17:22:43-06:00

An Interview with Rio Grande Borderland Ministries (RGBM)

Hometown Season 4, Episode 2 features our interview with The Rev. Mike Wallens, co-chair of the Rio Grande Borderland Ministries (RGBM) for [...]

An Interview with Rio Grande Borderland Ministries (RGBM)Kendall Martin2021-02-28T12:14:41-06:00

Inspiration to Action: One Woman’s Story with Sponsorship

On May 19, 2020, after attending Episcopal Migration Ministries’ webinar “Immigrant Detention during COVID-19: Prophetic Action & Compassionate Response,” Diane felt moved [...]

Inspiration to Action: One Woman’s Story with SponsorshipKendall Martin2020-09-09T14:25:06-05:00

Immigrant Detention during COVID-19: Resources, Networks, and Organizations to Know

Episcopal Migration Ministries and The Episcopal Church's Office of Government Relations hosted Immigrant Detention during COVID-10: Prophetic Action and Compassionate Response on [...]

Immigrant Detention during COVID-19: Resources, Networks, and Organizations to KnowKendall Martin2020-05-29T15:22:10-05:00