DetentionCenter 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

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

Bound Together in Love

Reflection by The Rev. Deacon Caitlyn Darnell, Director of Formation & Mission, St. Martin's-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church, Columbia, SC Remember those who are [...]

Bound Together in LoveKendall Martin2020-05-26T13:35:53-05:00

The Dangers of Detention During COVID-19

Originally posted on The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations blog by Rushad Thomas The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic (commonly known as coronavirus) presents [...]

The Dangers of Detention During COVID-19Kendall Martin2020-05-12T09:08:39-05:00

Angels Unaware: A Migration Policy Update

This episode is recorded audio from a recent webinar featuring an update from Policy Advisor Rushad Thomas from The Episcopal Church's Office [...]

Angels Unaware: A Migration Policy UpdateKendall Martin2019-11-15T11:28:03-06:00

Response to the Border: Education and Advocacy

Below is a compilation of resources, diocesan statements, and ways you can help in response to the crisis at the border. How [...]

Response to the Border: Education and AdvocacyKendall Martin2020-06-30T13:46:22-05:00

Walk in Love: Border Tour

Allison and Kendall recently had the opportunity to join the Diocese of West Texas for their Walk in Love Border Tour. The [...]

Walk in Love: Border TourKendall Martin2019-06-14T14:22:17-05:00

Love is the Way: Vigil at Detention Center

This morning, staff from Episcopal Migration Ministries gathered with hundreds of Episcopalians at the T. Don Hutto Residential Center, a for-profit facility [...]

Love is the Way: Vigil at Detention CenterKendall Martin2020-02-17T11:09:08-06:00