“One thousand cuts won’t stop us:” Turning towards neighbors in need in Syracuse
If we see harm being done to others, how do we choose to respond? This question is inspired by the reflections [...]
Partners in learning: the Refugee School Impact program in New Bern (Part 7)
Interfaith Refugee Ministry cultivates partnerships not only with community sponsors, but also with other service providers, such as public schools and adult [...]
Lessons learned from community sponsorship in New Bern (Part 6)
This is Part 6 of a series of posts about community sponsorship as practiced by one of EMM’s affiliates, Interfaith Refugee Ministry, [...]
Partnership in action: the role of community sponsors in New Bern (Part 5)
This is Part 5 of a series of posts about community sponsorship as practiced by one of EMM’s affiliates, Interfaith Refugee Ministry, [...]
A new chapter in co-sponsorship: the First Presbyterian Church of New Bern (Part 4)
This is Part 4 of a series of posts about community sponsorship as practiced by one of EMM’s affiliates, Interfaith Refugee Ministry, [...]
Working with co-sponsors in New Bern (Part 3)
This is Part 3 of a series of posts about community sponsorship as practiced by one of EMM’s affiliates, Interfaith Refugee Ministry, [...]
Wrangling with challenges in New Bern (Part 2)
This is Part 2 of a series of posts about community sponsorship as practiced by one of EMM’s affiliates. Read Part 1. [...]
Essential partnerships: resettling refugees in New Bern, NC (Part 1)
In our previous post in the “Voices of Welcome” series, we explained the principles of “community sponsorship.” To better understand how community [...]
Voices of Welcome: Community Sponsorship 101
Our "Stories of Welcome" series began with an exploration of Remote Placement Community Partners (RPCPs). We continue with an "explainer" on community [...]
The Faces of My Brothers: The Artwork of José Luis Arias
Art and poetry stop us in our tracks. They make us look again, listen more closely, and reconsider what we think [...]