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LEARN
What does the Bible have to say about immigrants? Is there clear Scriptural teaching on what posture the Body of Christ is to have towards immigrants? Now is the time to seek God through Scripture and find Biblically-based answers and perspectives.
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preach
Did you know that less than 1 in 10 church-goers has heard a sermon on immigrants and immigration? If the Bible speaks clearly about immigrants, the church is called to preach and teach clearly about immigrants as well! Resources are included for you to get started.
pray
A praying church moves and shapes whole communities. Pray with the Immigrant Connection movement as we intercede for immigrant families; immigrant justice; and for our churches, communities, and nation to reflect God's welcome to immigrants.
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give
Did you know that there is a severe shortage of trustworthy, affordable immigration legal services across the country? By giving to Immigrant Connection's Ensuring Greater Access Fund, you are making sure that immigrants have access to vital services.
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FAQS
What is 100 Churches Rising?​
Immigrant Connection's 100 Churches Rising initiative calls churches of all denominations to rise up and take action in response to the biblical mandate to extend radical welcome and love to immigrants. Churches are called to (1) join a powerful collective of churches that are rising up right now and (2) commit to 4 tangible and impactful actions steps: LEARN, PREACH, PRAY, and GIVE. Through these steps, churches are rising up into opportunities for deep, communal transformation; collective action towards justice and solidarity with immigrants; and lasting change in local churches as well as the communities they serve.
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When is 100 Churches Rising taking place? ​
100 Churches Rising is happening now! Your church is encouraged to join as soon as possible so we can collectively build the movement and momentum in our communities towards love, welcome, belonging, and justice for our immigrant neighbors. You also don't want to miss the powerful devotional discussions and virtual prayer gatherings each month. You will find guidance, encouragement, community, and support in these calls.
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What resources are available so that my church can LEARN, PREACH, GIVE, and PRAY?
Immigrant Connection is prepared to journey with your church as you rise up to seek, obey, and follow God's heart for immigrants. For each of the 4 steps in the 100 Churches Rising initiative, various support is available: full devotional guides and facilitation guides, bi-monthly calls to ask questions and learn more, monthly virtual prayer gatherings, kits for your church to use, video resources, prayer prompts, and more. This challenge is an invitation to join our growing movement. We are committed to learning and seeking God together so that we can collectively bring change to our churches and communities across the country.