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Safeguarding Refugee Resettlement: Navigating Policy Shifts in a Changing Political Landscape

Safeguarding Refugee Resettlement: Navigating Policy Shifts in a Changing Political Landscape

Today’s bonus episode features a recording from the October 25th webinar – Safeguarding Refugee Resettlement: Navigating Policy Shifts in a Changing Political Landscape - co-hosted by The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations and Episcopal Migration Ministries. The panel discussion explores the impact policy changes and financial constraints have on the ability of agencies to support and integrate refugees into their local communities. The panelists discuss the crucial role that fait

Nov 4, 2024 • 51:10

An Interview with Salemu Alimasi

An Interview with Salemu Alimasi

Today’s episode of Hometown features an interview with Salemu Alimasi. Salemu and his family, originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, came to the U.S. as refugees in 2011 and settled in Houston. A passionate advocate for years, Salemu has worked as a grassroots community organizer with Church World Service since 2023. We invite you to join us for a lively conversation where we learn about Salemu’s early years, his family’s experiences living in refugee camps, and the transition and adj

Jul 31, 2024 • 56:27

An Interview with Robert Vivar

An Interview with Robert Vivar

In this episode, we speak with Robert Vivar, migration missioner for the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego since January 2023. Having lived on both sides of the U.S./Mexico border, Robert understands the factors driving sustained levels of global migration as well as the vulnerabilities of people forced to leave their homes. He also brings to this role a deep faith in God and long-established connections with organizations serving migrants, asylum seekers, deported veterans, and others in need on b

Jul 17, 2024 • 57:48

An Interview with the Ocean Springs Remote Placement Community Partner Team at St. John's Episcopal Church [Rerelease]

An Interview with the Ocean Springs Remote Placement Community Partner Team at St. John's Episcopal Church [Rerelease]

NOTE: This episode has been rereleased to include a missing piece of audio.Today’s episode features a conversation with members of the Ocean Springs Remote Placement Community Partner team out of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.Cynthia Ramseur, Lena Melton, and Peggy Butera share their experience of joining together as a community to welcome and support a newly arrived refugee family. Their stories highlight what is possible when we trust that we already have all we nee

Jul 9, 2024 • 48:19

An Interview with Karimullah Kamwar

An Interview with Karimullah Kamwar

Today’s guest on Hometown is Karimullah Kamwar. Karim is an Afghan national who lives and works in Syracuse, New York.Karim grew up in Mazar-e-Sharif, a city in northern Afghanistan. After college and graduate school, he began working in the nonprofit sector and started a family. However, in August 2021, when the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan and the Taliban took over, Karim and his family were in danger, due to the work he had done for many years. Fortunately, they were able to be evacuated, f

Jun 6, 2024 • 44:44

A Closer Look Webinar, Part 1: LGBTQIA2S+ Migrants

A Closer Look Webinar, Part 1: LGBTQIA2S+ Migrants

Today’s episode features a recording from the April 26th webinar, Part 1: LGBTQIA2S+ Migrants, from The Office of Government Relations (OGR) of The Episcopal Church and Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM). The first of three installments of “A Closer Look” Immigration Series, this session features LGBTQIA2S+ migration expert Craig Mortley, M.Sc., who provides a deeper understanding of the unique challenges and legal hurdles faced by this community as they navigate the complexities of migration.

May 29, 2024 • 1:04:40

An Interview with Mariti Zirarusha

An Interview with Mariti Zirarusha

Today’s episode features a conversation with Mariti Zirarusha (also known as Martin), who with his parents and six siblings were resettled in Tucson, Arizona, as refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Martin shares about his time living in the Kyangwali Refugee Camp in Uganda, the journey to become acclimated to life in a new community in the U.S., and the joy of feeling at home. In addition to attending high school, Martin participates in the Refugee Youth Mentorship Program (RYMP), le

May 21, 2024 • 54:02

An Interview with Nasratullah Khalil

An Interview with Nasratullah Khalil

Today’s episode features a conversation with Nasratullah Khalil. Khalil, as he prefers to be called, is an Afghan national who now lives and works in Syracuse, New York.In August 2021, Khalil and his family were forced into hiding after the U.S. abruptly withdrew from Afghanistan and the Taliban took over. Since Khalil had worked for a U.S. military subcontractor, he was eligible for a Special Immigrant Visa. However, at the time that U.S. troops withdrew, his visa had not yet been granted, and

May 7, 2024 • 43:39

An Interview with Professor Rebecca Hamlin

An Interview with Professor Rebecca Hamlin

Today’s episode features Rebecca Hamlin, a professor of political science and legal studies at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Professor Hamlin’s research and teaching interests center on law and immigration, with a special interest in understanding how people who cross borders are categorized under the law and in public discourse. In our discussion with Professor Hamlin, she explained her approach to teaching about global migration and underscored the legacy of colonialism and wealth i

Apr 23, 2024 • 1:00:42

An Interview with Mohammad Jawad

An Interview with Mohammad Jawad

Today’s episode features a conversation with Mohammad Jawad, a refugee from Syria, who was resettled in Syracuse, N.Y., with his wife and children. Mohammad shares memories of his youth in Syria before the civil war, the obstacles he and his family faced as they fled their homeland and lived for ten years in a refugee camp in Jordan, and the opportunities they found when they were selected for resettlement in the U.S. Using the skills in information technology that he honed against all odds dur

Apr 9, 2024 • 45:10

Blessings & Lessons: Rev. Chris McNabb on the Joy and Journey of the Neighbor to Neighbor Program

Blessings & Lessons: Rev. Chris McNabb on the Joy and Journey of the Neighbor to Neighbor Program

On this episode, we speak with Rev. Chris McNabb, the Program Officer for Recruitment & Engagement of Neighbor to Neighbor. We explore the experience, evolution, and expansion of this program since its inception around August 2021, as well as some continued challenges around funding, and the call to respond to issues of forced-displacement as a result of environmental changes and gender identity. Fr. Chris McNabb is an Episcopal Priest who has been called to the work as Program Officer for Recru

Aug 25, 2022 • 39:37

Reflections on the Journey of  Community Sponsorship  with St. John's Norwood in Bethesda, MD.

Reflections on the Journey of Community Sponsorship with St. John's Norwood in Bethesda, MD.

On this episode of HomeTown, we speak with members of Neighbor to Neighbor's own St. John's Norwood Sponsor Circle team, doing the critical work of welcome with individuals arriving in their communities. We speak with the Rev. Anne Derse, Deacon and St. John’s Minister for Community Engagement, as well as St. John's parishioners Melanie Folstad and Rick McCumber, husband and wife team-leads for the St. John's Norwood Neighbor to Neighbor Sponsor Circle team. Our Neighbor to Neighbor program trai

Aug 15, 2022 • 43:57

Better Together: Three Episcopal Churches Circle Up in Tri-Parish Sponsor Circle

Better Together: Three Episcopal Churches Circle Up in Tri-Parish Sponsor Circle

In this episode of HomeTown, we speak with members of Neighbor to Neighbor's own Tri-Parish Sponsor Circle team. This Sponsor Circle consists of three Episcopal parishes who have teamed up together with EMM's Neighbor to Neighbor program to do the critical work of welcome with individuals arriving in their communities. I speak with Embry Howell and Rev. Julianne Buenting from All Souls Episcopal Church in Washington D.C., Jess Sanchez and Lacy Broemel from St. John's Episcopal Church in Lafayett

May 4, 2022 • 55:35

Sponsorship 101: Pathways to Welcome

Sponsorship 101: Pathways to Welcome

On this episode of HomeTown, we are joined by some of our very own Episcopal Migration Ministries team members, Allison Duvall and Zoë Bayer, who will help us break down the different types of sponsorship and how community groups can get involved. Many efforts to welcome our newest neighbors are happening in the form of co-sponsorship, community sponsorship, and Sponsor Circles-- but as folks who are called to this work, we want to know: what exactly is the difference between them all? Join us f

Apr 28, 2022 • 45:50

Empowering Refugee Women Through Art

Empowering Refugee Women Through Art

In this episode recorded on International Women's Day, we spoke with some special guests from Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston about their Women Refugee Art Program (WRAP), and the Women's Empowerment Group (WEG). We spoke with Narelle Sissons, a visual artist, theatre designer, professor, and art instructor who teaches and empowers the women of WRAP to use art concepts to express themselves and their stories. We also spoke with Chloe Krane, a former TV producer for Associated Press, Al

Mar 29, 2022 • 55:47

Partners in Sponsorship: Local Churches Link Up for Community Sponsorship

Partners in Sponsorship: Local Churches Link Up for Community Sponsorship

Today's episode features a conversation with with some members of the St. Matthew's & St. Andrews Pentecost Partnership Committee, a joint effort between two parishes in Evanston, IL, who are working with RefugeeOne to do the critical work of welcome within their community. We speak with Cynthia Doucet, Marta Humphreys, & the Rev. Terri J. Morrisey, who are parishioners & clergy of the two churches in Evanston, along with Kelli Wendt, the Community Engagement Coordinator at RefugeeOne. This epi

Mar 16, 2022 • 43:41

Sponsoring Welcome: A Conversation About Neighbor to Neighbor & Community Sponsorship

Sponsoring Welcome: A Conversation About Neighbor to Neighbor & Community Sponsorship

Today's episode features a conversation with Fr. Chris McNabb, the Program Manager of EMM's new Neighbor to Neighbor program initiative, to discuss the beginnings of this program, and also how it brings communities together in a ministry of welcome, inviting faith communities to join together in community sponsorship to welcome our newest neighbors. episcopalmigrationministries.org/neighbortoneighbor Our Neighbor to Neighbor program is now an official Sponsor Circle Umbrella under the Sponsor Ci

Feb 15, 2022 • 22:48

Welcoming Afghans: EMM's Neighbor to Neighbor Program

Welcoming Afghans: EMM's Neighbor to Neighbor Program

Today's episode features a recording from the Thursday, Jan. 20th webinar hosted by EMM called: "Welcoming Afghans: EMM's Neighbor to Neighbor Program", where we join with Fr. Chris McNabb, Program Manager of our new Neighbor to Neighbor program, along with Beth Frank, program director of the Community Sponsorship Hub's Sponsor Circle Program for Afghans, and Brian Dyck, national migration and resettlement program director, from the Mennonite Central Committee Canada to discuss this monumental j

Feb 4, 2022 • 1:07:24

Season 6 Trailer

Season 6 Trailer

Join us this spring and summer for Season 6 of Hometown, where we zoom in on EMM's newest ministry of welcome program, called Neighbor to Neighbor. We'll hear the voices who are directly involved in this emerging ministry of welcome, such as our Neighbor to Neighbor Missioner, Fr. Chris McNabb, as well as congregations who are stepping up and doing this vital ministry. We will also feature the voices of individuals positively impacted by this new, monumental program, and voices of leaders who ar

Feb 2, 2022 • 3:37

Repairing the Breach: Building Beloved Community Through Welcome

Repairing the Breach: Building Beloved Community Through Welcome

Today’s episode features a recording from the June 10 panel discussion hosted by EMM. The discussion highlighted the work to rebuild the refugee resettlement program, perspectives from different faith traditions and practitioners, and the role of community support in providing welcome and integration to newly arrived refugees. The 90-minute event included a moderated panel discussion, followed by a question and answer session, with the following guests: - The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, Presidin

Jun 29, 2021 • 1:22:41

Welcoming our Newest Neighbors

Welcoming our Newest Neighbors

Today's episode features a recording of the June 1 webinar hosted by Episcopal Migration Ministries and The Episcopal Church's Office of Government Relations - Welcoming our Newest Neighbors: How Americans and the Episcopal Church Integrate Refugees into Their Communities. The event featured the following experts: • Jessica Darrow, Assistant Instructional Professor, the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice, University of Chicago • Drocella Mugorewera, Executive Director of Br

Jun 16, 2021 • 59:31

Reflecting on The Geneva Convention: The State of Global Refugee Trends and Refugee Policy Today

Reflecting on The Geneva Convention: The State of Global Refugee Trends and Refugee Policy Today

Today's episode features the recording of Reflecting on The Geneva Convention: The State of Global Refugee Trends and Refugee Policy Today, a webinar from Episcopal Migration Ministries and The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations. In addition to the Church’s migration ministry and policy staff, the event featured the following experts: • David FitzGerald, Professor, Gildred Chair in U.S.-Mexican Relations, and Co-Director, Center for Comparative Immigration Studies, UCSD • Susan Fr

Jun 7, 2021 • 1:06:53

A Christmas Reflection from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry

A Christmas Reflection from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry

Today’s reflection comes from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, the 27th and current presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church. Follow us on FB, Twitter, and Instagram where we are emmrefugees. In this season of giving we invite you to make a gift to support the refugee and immigration ministries of The Episcopal Church through the work of Episcopal Migration Ministries.. Visit episcopalmigrationministries.org/give or text HOMETOWN to 91999. Our theme song composer is Abraham Mwinda Ik

Dec 25, 2020 • 7:53

Fourth Sunday of Advent: A Reflection from Ana Reza

Fourth Sunday of Advent: A Reflection from Ana Reza

Today’s episode features a reflection from Ana Reza, Bridge Chaplain at the Diocese of the Rio Grande, living in El Paso, Tx and working in Juarez, Mx. Ana works within one of the asylum shelters in Juarez, MX. Ana provides pastoral care and seeks and trains volunteers to go to the shelters and do a variety of activities from teaching to prayer. During COVID she is involved with EMM in building solidarity with other members of the community working along the border and with asylum seekers thr

Dec 21, 2020 • 4:14

Third Sunday of Advent: A Reflection from Thomas Diaz

Third Sunday of Advent: A Reflection from Thomas Diaz

Today’s episode is part of EMM’s weekly Advent reflections from our supporters and friends. Our reflection author is Thomas Diaz, a 5th generation Angeleno. Thomas is from the diocese of Los Angeles and his home parish is All Saints Church, Pasadena. Follow us on FB, Twitter, and Instagram where we are emmrefugees. In this season of giving we invite you to make a gift to support the refugee and immigration ministries of The Episcopal Church through the work of Episcopal Migration Ministries.. Vi

Dec 14, 2020 • 4:08

Second Sunday of Advent: A Reflection from The Rev. Anna Page

Second Sunday of Advent: A Reflection from The Rev. Anna Page

Our reflection author The Rev. Anna Page is a priest in the Episcopal Church and Captain in the United States Army. She is canonically resident in the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts but serves as the Curate at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Raleigh, NC. When not on Zoom, Anna enjoys lifting heavy things, tending to her plants, and renovating her camper van. Join us on December 13 from 7-8PM Eastern for a virtual Advent Vigil, available by Zoom webinar or Facebook live. Register for the Z

Dec 7, 2020 • 3:51

First Sunday of Advent: A Reflection from Rushad Thomas

First Sunday of Advent: A Reflection from Rushad Thomas

Today’s episode is the first in a series of weekly Advent reflections from EMM supporters and friends. Our reflection author Rushad Thomas is a policy advisor in The Episcopal Church’s Washington, D.C.-based Office of Government Relations. We invite you to join us each week during Advent for reflection and prayer. Reflections are also available on the EMM website blog - www.episcopalmigrationministries.org/blog. Join us on December 13 from 7-8PM Eastern for a virtual Advent Vigil, available by Z

Nov 30, 2020 • 4:58

What Did We Do For Our Faith?

What Did We Do For Our Faith?

Today’s episode features an interview with Ben, a pastor, evangelist and asylee from Nigeria. He lives in the Southeast United States and was granted asylum in 2020. We also speak with the Reverend Leeann Culbreath, who has accompanied individuals and families impacted by immigrant detention in South Georgia, most often at the Irwin County Detention Center in Ccilla, Georgia. In 2017, she helped found South Georgia Immigrant Support Network, which they referenced in today's interview. South Geor

Nov 24, 2020 • 55:39

Walking with Asylum Seekers: Ministry Opportunities for Congregations

Walking with Asylum Seekers: Ministry Opportunities for Congregations

Today’s episode features the recording of Walking with Asylum Seekers: Ministry Opportunities for Congregations, the first of a three-part virtual training series offered in partnership with The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America’s AMMPARO program and Lutheran Family Services of the Rocky Mountains. The three 90-minute virtual events are for congregations interested in supporting and walking alongside asylum seekers. We provide advocacy updates, resources for group discernment, ministry mode

Oct 12, 2020 • 1:26:41

An Interview with Rio Grande Borderland Ministries

An Interview with Rio Grande Borderland Ministries

Today’s episode features our interview with The Rev. Mike Wallens, co-chair of the Rio Grande Borderland Ministries (RGBM) for the Diocese of the Rio Grande, and Nellie Fagen, project coordinator for Rio Grande Borderland Ministries (RGBM) through Blueprint. Mike Wallens is the Vicar of an Episcopal church in Marfa, Texas and serves four other churches in the Big Bend region of Far West Texas. The Rio Grande Borderland Ministries which Mike serves covers all of New Mexico and Far West Texas. Th

Sep 30, 2020 • 1:02:19

An Interview with Jessica Goudeau

An Interview with Jessica Goudeau

Today's interview is with Jessica Goudeau, author of After the Last Border: Two Families and the Story of Refuge in America. Goudeau has written for The New York Times, The Atlantic, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Teen Vogue, among many other places, and is a former columnist for Catapult. She produced projects for Teen Vogue (“Ask a Syrian Girl”) and “A Line Birds Cannot See,” a documentary about a young girl who crossed the border into the US on her own. She has a PhD in literature from t

Sep 17, 2020 • 58:00

Season 4 Trailer

Season 4 Trailer

Join us this fall and winter to hear the voices of those involved directly in this ministry of welcome - from on the ground support, to advocacy, to folks finding creative ways to participate and contribute to the welcoming movement. Follow us on FB, Twitter, and Instagram where we are @emmrefugees. Join in the ministry of welcome by making a gift to Episcopal Migration Ministries. No gift is too small, and all gifts are used to support and grow our work resettling refugees, supporting asylum se

Sep 1, 2020 • 3:02

Love God, Love Neighbor: Episcopal Action on Asylum

Love God, Love Neighbor: Episcopal Action on Asylum

Today's episode is a webinar recording of Love God, Love Neighbor: Episcopal Action on Asylum, an overview of asylum in the United States, information about the new rule proposed, a panel conversation with our guests, and specific actions you can take today to advocate for continued protection for asylum. For the PPT slides, webinar recording, advocacy toolkit, and resources, visit www.episcopalmigrationministries.org/blog. Make a donation to support the refugee resettlement ministry of The Epis

Jun 30, 2020 • 1:41:53

Love God, Love Neighbor: Episcopal Action on Resettlement

Love God, Love Neighbor: Episcopal Action on Resettlement

Episcopal Migration Ministries, in partnership with The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations, is offering three weeks of webinars geared toward action for DACA, Refugee Resettlement, and Asylum. In today’s webinar recording we came together to pray, to hear from a panel of folks resettled to the U.S. through the refugee resettlement program, and to learn steps we can take to advocate for and in support of refugees. We invite you to join us for the last webinar of the series - Episcopa

Jun 22, 2020 • 1:28:35

Love God, Love Neighbor: Episcopal Action on DACA

Love God, Love Neighbor: Episcopal Action on DACA

Today's episode is a recording from the June 9 webinar - Episcopal Action on DACA Week. Episcopal Migration Ministries and The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations are hosting a three-part webinar series - Love God, Love Neighbor: Episcopal Month of Action. In today’s webinar recording we came together to pray, hear from DACA recipients, and find out ways we can take action to support DREAMers. We invite you to join us for the next two webinars - Episcopal Action on Resettlement is J

Jun 15, 2020 • 1:37:22

Virtual Book Club Kits

Virtual Book Club Kits

Today's episode features an introduction to EMM's latest offering - Virtual Book Club Guides. These guides provide instruction and resources to hold virtual book clubs. All of the books featured cover migration issues from various perspectives and experiences. Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries. Check out EMM’s blog for latest updates, opportunities, and alerts: Blog: https://episcopalmigrationministries.org/blog/ Our theme song was composed and recorded by Abraham Mwinda

May 4, 2020 • 4:51

Station 14: Jesus is laid in the tomb

Station 14: Jesus is laid in the tomb

Today’s reflection on Station 14 - Jesus is Laid in the Tomb- comes from The Rev. Charles “Chuck” Wynder, Jr. , Officer for Social Justice & Engagement on the Presiding Bishop’s Staff for The Episcopal Church. He works to build capacity for advocacy, embodied witness, and community engagement around social and racial justice in communities throughout the Episcopal Church. Chuck studied at the Episcopal Divinity School, MDiv ’12. A Truman Scholar, he is a native of Hampton, Virginia and is a gra

Apr 10, 2020 • 5:25

Station 13: The body of Jesus is placed in the arms of his mother

Station 13: The body of Jesus is placed in the arms of his mother

Today’s reflection on Station 13 - The body of Jesus is placed in the arms of his mother - comes from The Revd Matthew Dumont-Machowski. Matthew is a senior seminarian at Virginia Theological Seminary and has recently been ordained to the transitional diaconate in the Diocese of Virginia. Originally from Poland, Matthew has lived his entire adult life as an immigrant on three different continents. Matthew moved to the United States from the United Kingdom with his husband in 2017. Prior to their

Apr 9, 2020 • 5:29

Station 12: Jesus dies on the cross

Station 12: Jesus dies on the cross

Today’s reflection on Station 12 - Jesus dies on the cross- comes from The Rev. Jaime Briceño, a transitional Deacon for Episcopal Diocese of Chicago, Director of Admission and Recruitment, and Digital Missioner for Bexley Seabury Seminary. Jaime is from Costa Rica, with an MA Theology degree in Systematic Theology, and Interreligious dialogue from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries. Check out EMM’s blog for latest updates, opportunit

Apr 8, 2020 • 4:46

Station 11: Jesus is nailed to the cross

Station 11: Jesus is nailed to the cross

Today’s reflection on Station 11 - Jesus is nailed to the cross - comes from The Rev. Canon Amy Real Coulta, Canon to the Ordinary in the Diocese of Kentucky. She serves on the board of Kentucky Refugee Ministries, which has worked with local congregations to resettle refugee families across Kentucky for 30 years. She is a native of Louisville, where she lives with her husband, Kevin. Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries. Check out EMM’s blog for the latest updates, opportun

Apr 7, 2020 • 4:02

Station 10: Jesus is stripped of his garments

Station 10: Jesus is stripped of his garments

Today’s reflection on Station 10 - Jesus is stripped of his garments - comes from The Rev. Jean Baptiste Ntagengwa. Currently Canon for Immigration and Multicultural Ministries in the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, The Rev. Jean Baptiste Ntagengwa, Th.D. spent his early years in Rwanda, where much of his extended family still lives. His diverse career has included accounting, finance, and economics, academia, refugee resettlement and case management, hospital chaplaincy, parish and diocesan

Apr 6, 2020 • 6:07

Station 9: Jesus falls a third time

Station 9: Jesus falls a third time

Today’s reflection on Station 9 - Jesus falls a third time - comes from Rob Coulston. Rob is the lay campus minister at St. Augustine's Chapel, the Episcopal and Lutheran campus ministry at the University of Kentucky. Raised in the Diocese of Lexington, Rob has served in the church most of his life as a volunteer and professional, including as a director of Reading Camp, a literacy ministry in eastern Kentucky, as an intern at the Society of St. John the Evangelist in Cambridge, MA, and as a you

Apr 5, 2020 • 4:35

Station 8: Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem

Station 8: Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem

Today’s reflection on Station 8 - Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem - comes from The Rev. Gregory Han and Elena Korbut. The Rev. Gregory Han is a “half-Asian, midwestern-Raised, Jesuit-educated, Harvard-trained, Texas-residing, Presbyterian Minister." ince summer 2014, he has served as the Director of Interfaith Relations & Education at Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston. He is on the faculty of the Honors College at the University of Houston, and he also speaks and teaches widely across

Apr 4, 2020 • 5:59

Station 7: Jesus falls for the second time

Station 7: Jesus falls for the second time

Today’s reflection on Station 7 - Jesus falls for the second time - comes from Abraham Mwinda, a Congolese born, Kenyan raised singer-songwriter based in San Diego, California. His lyrics are birthed from life experience and real life daily conversations with self & others. Rhythms from a rich home culture. Creativity that draws each listener to see a bit of their own story in every song. Find his music at https://abrahammwinda.bandcamp.com/ Abraham Mwinda 'Believe' music video: https://www.yo

Apr 3, 2020 • 3:58

Station 6: A woman wipes the face of Jesus

Station 6: A woman wipes the face of Jesus

Today’s reflection on Station 6 - A woman wipes the face of Jesus - comes from The Rev. Francisco García. A PhD student at Vanderbilt University, focusing on Theological Studies and Ethics, priest, and former community and labor organizer, he also serves as an Assistant Chaplain at St. Augustine's Episcopal Chapel in Nashville. Prior to his doctoral studies, he served as an Episcopal school chaplain, and in leadership roles at two parishes -- most recently as the Rector of Holy Faith Episcopal C

Apr 2, 2020 • 5:15

Station 5: Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry the cross

Station 5: Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry the cross

Today’s reflection on Station 5 - Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry the cross - comes from the Rev. Deacon Paula Ott. The daughter of a Syrian immigrant and a first-generation German American, Paula was raised in a Jewish household in the Reformed tradition. She was baptized into the Christian faith in 1979, becoming an Episcopalian in 1982. In response to God’s call to her, she was ordained as a vocational deacon in the Diocese of Lexington in June of 2010. Paula currently serves as a deacon at

Apr 1, 2020 • 7:17

el Vía Crucis

el Vía Crucis

Este podcast es el audio que acompaña las Reflexiones sobre el Vía Crucis. Lo invitamos a rezar con nosotros la liturgia el Vía Crucis. Para complementar su experiencia de este podcast, descargue el libreto que contiene la liturgia del Vía Crucis y las reflexiones que corresponden a cada Estación de la Cruz aquí: www.episcopalmigrationministries.org/stations20. Hometown es un podcast de Ministerios Episcopales de Migración

Mar 31, 2020 • 29:04

Accurate Count: Engage the US Census

Accurate Count: Engage the US Census

This episode features a recording from the February 27 webinar, Accurate Count: Engage the US Census, a joint offering of Episcopal Migration Ministries and The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations. Our presenters are Alan Yarborough, Church Relations Officer for The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations, and Shagufta Ahmed of the National Partnership Program at the US Census Bureau. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Mar 26, 2020 • 39:41

Station 4: Jesus meets Mary

Station 4: Jesus meets Mary

Today’s reflection on Station 4- Jesus meets Mary - comes from The Rev. Cristina Rathbone. The Rev. Rathbone served for ten years as the Canon Missioner for the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston, working primarily with homeless and marginally housed women and men in that city. Together with the homeless community, she birthed a new faith community named as MANNA (Many Angels Needed Now and Always) which is now a thriving and multi-faceted ministry of the Cathedral. Cristina has spent the past

Mar 25, 2020 • 5:52

Station 3: Jesus Falls for the First Time

Station 3: Jesus Falls for the First Time

Today’s reflection on Station 3 - Jesus Falls for the First time - comes from The Rev. David Ulloa Chavez. Fr. David serves as the Missioner of Border Ministries for the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona. Prior to serving as Missioner, Fr. David served as Priest-in-charge of Iglesia Episcopal Santa Maria and as Curate of Hispanic Ministry at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Phoenix, AZ. His service to the larger church includes being on the Advisory Council for the Hispanic Latino/a Ministries of TEC

Mar 18, 2020 • 5:45

Reflections on Stations of the Cross

Reflections on Stations of the Cross

This is an audio compilation of EMM’s Reflections on the Stations of the Cross. We invite you to join us as we pray the Liturgy of the Way of the Cross and listen to audio meditations on each station. If you’d like to follow along, you may request the Reflections booklet at www.episcopalmigrationministries.org/stations20. Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries. Check out EMM’s blog for the latest updates, opportunities, and alerts: Blog: https://episcopalmigrationministries.

Mar 12, 2020 • 1:03:15

Station 2: Jesus takes up his Cross

Station 2: Jesus takes up his Cross

Today’s reflection on Station 2, Jesus takes up his Cross, comes from Rushad Thomas. A native of Central Florida, Mr. Thomas brings a passion for the Gospel of Welcome to his role as OGR’s Policy Advisor for migration issues. A member of the Episcopal Church since November 2013, Rushad currently attends St. Monica and St. James Church on Capitol Hill. Thank you for joining EMM as we journey through the Stations of the Cross. We will release written and audio reflections on each station of the cr

Mar 11, 2020 • 4:28

Station 1: Jesus is Condemned to Death

Station 1: Jesus is Condemned to Death

Thank you for joining EMM as we journey through the Stations of the Cross. We will release written and audio reflections on each station of the cross weekly on Wednesdays, through April 1, and then shift to a daily release through Good Friday. We will release a digital download booklet, Reflections on Stations of the Cross, on March 12. To receive the daily written reflections, an audio compilation of the Stations of the Cross, and a copy of the booklet, visit episcopalmigrationministries.org/st

Mar 4, 2020 • 4:54

Stations of the Cross: Ash Wednesday

Stations of the Cross: Ash Wednesday

Today’s episode begins our Hometown Lenten series. We invite you to journey with us through the Stations of the Cross. We will release written and audio reflections on each station of the cross weekly on Wednesdays, Ash Wednesday through April 1, and then shift to a daily release through Good Friday. We will release a digital download booklet, Reflections on Stations of the Cross, on March 12. To receive the daily written reflections and request a copy of the booklet, visit episcopalmigrationmin

Feb 26, 2020 • 7:10

An Interview with Wendy Pearlman

An Interview with Wendy Pearlman

Today's episode features an interview with Wendy Pearlman, author of We Crossed A Bridge and It Trembled: Voices from Syria. Pick up a copy at your local library or bookstore. Books and website recommended by Wendy Pearlman during the interview: Impossible Revolution by Yassin al-Haj Saleh https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34144862-the-impossible-revolution His contributions to AlJumhuriya.net https://www.aljumhuriya.net/en/authors/yassin-al-haj-saleh Burning Country by Robin Yassin-Kassab h

Feb 17, 2020 • 46:03

An interview with Dina Nayeri, author of The Ungrateful Refugee

An interview with Dina Nayeri, author of The Ungrateful Refugee

Today's episode features an interview with Dina Nayeri, author of The Ungrateful Refugee, one of EMM's Partners in Welcome book club picks. Follow EMM on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram where we are @emmrefugees. Join in the work of welcome by making a donation to Episcopal Migration Ministries. No gift is too small, and all are put to use to welcome our newest neighbors. Visit episcopalmigrationministries.org/give or text HOMETOWN to 91999. Our theme song composer is Abraham Mwinda Ikando. Fi

Feb 10, 2020 • 40:54

EMM Immigration Policy Update: State of Play

EMM Immigration Policy Update: State of Play

Today’s episode features a recording from the Tuesday, January 28 webinar hosted by EMM called Immigration Policy Update: State of Play. Rushad Thomas, migration policy advisor in The Episcopal Church's Office of Government Relations, discusses trends in immigrant detention, changes to asylum rules, developments with the refugee admissions program, and more. Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries. Check out EMM’s blog for latest updates, opportunities, and alerts: Blog: https

Feb 3, 2020 • 1:05:45

Welcome to Season Three!

Welcome to Season Three!

Today's episode features an introduction to what listeners can expect in Season 3 of Hometown. We have a busy schedule of webinars, workshops, resources, and educational offerings. Be sure to visit our website, episcopalmigrationministries.org, and sign up to be a Partner in Welcome. Be sure to follow us on FB, Twitter, and Instagram where we are emmrefugees. Join in the work of welcome by making a donation to Episcopal Migration Ministries. No gift is too small, and all are put to use to welco

Jan 28, 2020 • 3:33

Advent Reflection: Week 4 The Rev. Deacon Leeann Culbreath

Advent Reflection: Week 4 The Rev. Deacon Leeann Culbreath

Today’s episode features an Advent reflection from The Rev. Deacon Leeann Culbreath, a deacon in the Diocese of Georgia and a founding leader of South Georgia Immigrant Support Network, a humanitarian non-profit supporting individuals and families impacted by immigrant detention through hospitality, visitation, pen pal, post-release, and advocacy programs. She also serves on the Georgia Detention Watch Steering Committee. -------------------------------------------------------------------------

Dec 22, 2019 • 8:37

Advent Reflection: Week 3 Creating space for Grace

Advent Reflection: Week 3 Creating space for Grace

Today’s Advent reflection comes from The Rev. Ranjit Mathews, the 22nd Rector of St. James Episcopal Church, in New London, CT. He has served in this capacity for the past two and half years. He is passionate about being a mid-wife to the Realm of God in New London and the broader world, and wants to offer fresh expression of this ancient faith. His hobbies include politics, movies and hip hop culture and music. He lives with his spouse, Johanna, and their son, Dhruv in New London. -------------

Dec 15, 2019 • 7:23

Advent Reflection: Week Two "You Did It To Me"

Advent Reflection: Week Two "You Did It To Me"

Today’s episode features an Advent reflection from Rushad Thomas, policy advisor in The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations. Stay tuned for next week’s Advent reflection. Follow along on the blog at episcopalmigrationministries.org/blog. Join in the work of welcome by making a donation to Episcopal Migration Ministries. No gift is too small, and all are put to use to welcome our newest neighbors. Visit episcopalmigrationministries.org/give or text HOMETOWN to 91999. Hometown is a p

Dec 9, 2019 • 7:05

Advent Reflection: Week One

Advent Reflection: Week One

Each week during Advent we will release a reflection in response to the week’s readings from a lay or clergy leader around the Church. Each podcast reflection will be accompanied by a blog post with a written reflection, as well as information about the author. Today’s reflection comes from Tatiana Hoecker. Stay tuned for next week’s Advent reflection. Follow along on the blog at episcopalmigrationministries.org/blog. Join in the work of welcome by making a donation to Episcopal Migration Minist

Dec 2, 2019 • 7:25

What now? Building Partnerships for a Changing Refugee Ministry

What now? Building Partnerships for a Changing Refugee Ministry

Today’s episode is a recording from a recent virtual workshop called What now? Building Partnerships for a Changing Refugee Ministry. Unlike the webinars we have previously shared, this is a virtual workshop which is intended to be interactive learning event for Partners in Welcome members and others to gather together with a practitioner and expert, someone on the ground, a conversation facilitator, to learn, share best practices and ideas and be in dialogue with one another around a common the

Nov 26, 2019 • 36:34

Angels Unaware: A Migration Policy Update

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 of Government Relations. Rushad provides an overview of the migration policy landscape on Capitol Hill. This presentation covers everything from DACA and public charge to refugees and family separation, all with a focus on connecting the Church’s public policy positions back to our baptismal promise to proclaim the Good News of God in Christ, seek and serv

Nov 13, 2019 • 44:29

Asset-Based Community Development 201: The Story of Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte

Asset-Based Community Development 201: The Story of Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte

Today’s podcast episode is the edited audio from a recent virtual workshop called Asset-Based Community Development 201: The Story of Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte. Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte is a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina, birthed through the identification of assets and intentional conversation with the community. Thank you to Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte for sharing their story with us. Support Galilee Ministries here: https://galilee.dionc.o

Nov 1, 2019 • 47:15

U.S. Immigration Basics

U.S. Immigration Basics

This episode features audio from a recent webinar EMM hosted called U.S. Immigration Basics. Our webinar host is Alyson Ball, a member of EMM’s Partners in Welcome community who graciously offered to share a virtual version of the U.S. Immigration presentation she has presented widely. Alyson provides an overview of U.S. Immigration history, laws, and system. Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries. ***** Allyson Ball’s Powerpoint presentation: http://episcopalmigrationministri

Oct 18, 2019 • 1:19:37

Refugee Program Update

Refugee Program Update

Join Episcopal Migration Ministries and The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations for a webinar recorded on Monday, September 30. This webinar provides an update on the U.S. refugee admissions program, ways you can take action, and how you can get involved in the ministry of welcome. Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries. **************************************************************** Get your own EMM t-shirt, hoodie, or tote bag! bit.ly/emmfall2019 Check out EM

Oct 4, 2019 • 49:05

Listen & Learn: Border Advocacy and Ministry

Listen & Learn: Border Advocacy and Ministry

The Episcopal Public Policy Network (EPPN) and Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM) hosted a webinar with guest speaker Bishop Michael Hunn of the Diocese of the Rio Grande to discuss border ministry and advocacy. We covered the latest policy changes related to the border and heard a first hand account from Bishop Hunn about how The Episcopal Church is responding to humanitarian needs. We also offered time for dialogue and questions, in addition to offering ways to get involved.

Jul 15, 2019 • 1:01:19

Walk in Love: Border Tour

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 tour highlighted some of the Episcopal ministries and humanitarian efforts in south-central Texas. The May 15-17 tour of Texas began in San Antonio and made stops along the U.S.-Mexico border in Roma, McAllen and Brownsville. The 'Walk in Love' episode features an interview with two of the participants on the tour who also work at The Episcopal Church -

Jun 14, 2019 • 31:01

Advocacy Days 2019

Advocacy Days 2019

Season Two, Episode Six of Hometown features interviews from Refugee Council USA Advocacy Days on the Hill in Washington, DC. Allison and Kendall are joined by more than 250 other advocates - former refugees, members of the community who believe in and support the resettlement program - speaking to our members of Congress. This episode brings their voices and stories to you - why they believe in advocacy for refugees, and advice and encouragement to inspire you to engage in advocacy, too. Do y

May 21, 2019 • 14:15

Asylum Hotline

Asylum Hotline

Season 2, Episode 5 features an interview with Bethany Showalter, the Special Programs Manager with the CWS Immigration and Refugee Program. She has worked in refugee resettlement in CWS affiliate offices for the past ten years. In her current role, she helps coordinate efforts with a group of humanitarian shelters along the southwest border to support asylum seekers as they travel to destination cities, which includes managing a free and confidential resource hotline for asylum seekers. CWS pre

May 7, 2019 • 23:41

Pilgrimage of Hope

Pilgrimage of Hope

Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries, the refugee resettlement and welcome ministry of the Episcopal Church. This episode's interview features The Rt. Rev’d David C Rice, diocesan bishop, and Tom Hampson, both from the Diocese of San Joaquin. Bishop David was formerly the Diocesan Bishop in the Diocese of Waiapu in the Anglican Church in Aotearoa/New Zealand and Polynesia. Prior to David’s consecration as the fifteenth Bishop of Waiapu, he was Dean of the Cathedral of St. P

Apr 22, 2019 • 36:29

Living the Faith: An Interview with Drocella Mugorewera

Living the Faith: An Interview with Drocella Mugorewera

Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries, the refugee resettlement and welcome ministry of the Episcopal Church. Reflection author and Interview Guest: This week’s reflection author and interview guest is Drocella Mugorewera, Executive Director of Bridge Refugee Services, the only refugee resettlement agency in East Tennessee since 1982. Mugorewera came to the United States in 2009 as a refugee herself and was resettled by Bridge Refugee Services, an affiliate partner of Episco

Apr 9, 2019 • 26:39

The One Journey Movement

The One Journey Movement

Our guests on this episode: Wendy Chan and Vanda Berninger, cochairs for the One Journey Festival in Washington, DC. The mission of the One Journey Festival is to amplify refugee voices and enhance public awareness of refugee talents and contributions. They strive to build enduring allies for refugees and use cultural and technological tools to facilitate human connections between refugees and their host communities. Our guest Vanda, who was born in Croatia, immigrated to Germany in 1991 during

Mar 25, 2019 • 31:59

An Invitation to Partners in Welcome

An Invitation to Partners in Welcome

In this first episode of Season two of Hometown, we offer a Lenten reflection, give a brief update on the current state of the refugee resettlement program, explore why now is the time for the Partners in Welcome community, what participation in the Partners in Welcome community and online portal offers, and how you can join. Follow EMM on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram where we are @emmrefugees. Join in the work of welcome by making a donation to Episcopal Migration Ministries. No gift is too

Mar 12, 2019 • 25:03

Partners in Welcome: Join Us On The Way

Partners in Welcome: Join Us On The Way

This is the third in our three-part Walking in Welcome Advent series. The program was released as a webinar in addition to this podcast episode. Webinar Recording: https://vimeo.com/307124206 Stay in Touch and Connect with Partners in Welcome We’d love to stay in touch with you and share details in the lead-up to our Partners in Welcome Web Portal Launch on February 28. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/PartnersInterest Give the Gift of Welcome Welcoming refugees has always been a ministry of the

Dec 18, 2018 • 27:40

One Community's Journey: The Story of West Virginia Interfaith Refugee Ministry

One Community's Journey: The Story of West Virginia Interfaith Refugee Ministry

This is the second in our three-part Walking in Welcome Advent series. Some resources from the recording below: • Webinar Recording: https://vimeo.com/306804790 Upcoming Webinars Please register for the third webinars in the Walking in Welcome series: •Webinar #3: Partners in Welcome: Join Us On the Way, Dec. 18 at 12 pm Eastern. SIGN UP (register.gotowebinar.com/register/543…519029931523) Give the Gift of Welcome Now more than ever, EMM and our local partners need your support. Welcoming ref

Dec 17, 2018 • 58:39

Mapping The Way: Tools For The Journey

Mapping The Way: Tools For The Journey

This is the first in our three-part Walking in Welcome Advent series. Some resources from the recording below: • Webinar Recording: https://vimeo.com/304853873 • Center for Applied Linguistics’ Cultural Orientation Resource Center (http://www.culturalorientation.net/) Upcoming Webinars Please register for the second and third webinars in the Walking in Welcome series: •Webinar #2: One Community’s Journey to Welcome: The Story of West Virginia Interfaith Refugee Ministry Dec. 13 at 4 pm Easte

Dec 10, 2018 • 53:57

Vote Faithfully

Vote Faithfully

Today on Hometown, Kendall and Allison speak with colleagues Alan Yarborough, from The Episcopal Church's Office of Government Relations, and Ashley Coleman, from New American Pathways in Atlanta, about civic engagement, voter registration, and non-partisan efforts to get out the vote. The conversation was recorded the afternoon of Monday, September 17. Later that day, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced a historic and record low presidential determination, or refugee admissions number, fo

Sep 21, 2018 • 26:04

#Pray4Refugees: Day 5

#Pray4Refugees: Day 5

Listen to today’s episode – and pray with us. Pray, then act. Visit @theeppn on social media or advocacy.episcopalchurch.org to take action. Repost and share from our social media feeds. On Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, we are EMMRefugees. Use hashtags #Pray4Refugees and #RefugeesWelcome. episcopalmigrationministries.org/pray4refugees/ episcopalmigrationministries.org/blog/ Prayerfully consider making a gift to ensure that refugees resettled through EMM are given a solid foundation to begin

Aug 31, 2018 • 3:09

#Pray4Refugees; Day 4

#Pray4Refugees; Day 4

Listen to today’s episode – and pray with us. Pray, then act. Visit @theeppn on social media or advocacy.episcopalchurch.org to take action. Repost and share from our social media feeds. On Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, we are EMMRefugees. Use hashtags #Pray4Refugees and #RefugeesWelcome. episcopalmigrationministries.org/pray4refugees/ episcopalmigrationministries.org/blog/ Prayerfully consider making a gift to ensure that refugees resettled through EMM are given a solid foundation to begin

Aug 30, 2018 • 3:03

#Pray4Refugees: Day 3

#Pray4Refugees: Day 3

Listen to today’s episode – and pray with us. Pray, then act. Visit @theeppn on social media or http://advocacy.episcopalchurch.org to take action. Repost and share from our social media feeds. On Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, we are EMMRefugees. Use hashtags #Pray4Refugees and #RefugeesWelcome. https://episcopalmigrationministries.org/pray4refugees/ https://episcopalmigrationministries.org/blog/ Prayerfully consider making a gift to ensure that refugees resettled through EMM are given a sol

Aug 29, 2018 • 3:03

#Pray4Refugees: Day 2

#Pray4Refugees: Day 2

Listen to today’s episode - and pray with us. Pray, then act. Visit @theeppn on social media or http://advocacy.episcopalchurch.org to take action. Repost and share from our social media feeds. On Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, we are EMMRefugees. Use hashtags #Pray4Refugees and #RefugeesWelcome. https://episcopalmigrationministries.org/pray4refugees/ https://episcopalmigrationministries.org/blog/ Our theme music is by Abraham Mwinda Ikando. Find his music at www.abrahammwindamusic.com.

Aug 28, 2018 • 2:48

#Pray4Refugees: Day 1

#Pray4Refugees: Day 1

Today we begin a week-long vigil of prayer for refugees. Join us in this solemn act of solidarity and hope with our sisters and brothers, the world over, seeking safety, peace, and a place to call home. Listen to today’s episode - and pray with us. Pray, then act. Visit @theeppn on social media or http://advocacy.episcopalchurch.org to take action. Repost and share from our social media feeds. On Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, we are EMMRefugees. Use hashtags #Pray4Refugees and #RefugeesWe

Aug 27, 2018 • 3:33

In Between

In Between

Hi there, Hometown listeners! Allison and Kendall are back for a short mid-season pod episode - to give you updates on what’s happening with the refugee resettlement program and to share some opportunities to join EMM. Presidential Determination First, we discuss the presidential determination, which is the number, set annually by the president, of refugees allowed to be admitted to the country through the US Refugee Admissions Program. If you’ve been following the news, you know that refugee ar

Aug 20, 2018 • 10:03

Embracing the Way of Love: Amanda Payne

Embracing the Way of Love: Amanda Payne

Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries. Be sure to subscribe – we’ll continue to release special episodes throughout the summer! Interview Today’s episode features an interview with Amanda Payne, Minister to Youth & Children at St. James Episcopal Church in Dallas. Amanda’s youth group is primarily composed of youth who were Karen refugees. Her ministry is powerful, her story is stirring, and her work for welcome is inspiring. Amanda talks about EMM’s Love God, Love Neighbor

Jul 10, 2018 • 29:43

Love is the Way: Vigil at Detention Center

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 detaining 512 women, many of whom are seeking asylum in the United States. Forty of the women inside are mothers who were separated from their children at the border. We prayed and we lamented. We are stirred to action and to advocacy. We want to share the experience with you. This podcast episode features audio from the vigil, including Pr

Jul 8, 2018 • 14:06

The Story of a Refugee Child: Fr. Alex Nagy

The Story of a Refugee Child: Fr. Alex Nagy

Allison and Kendall continue to meet amazing people at General Convention who are sharing why they #SupportRefugees. On today's episode, you meet one of those people - Padre Alex Nagy, Priest Associate for Latino Ministries at St. Andrew's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in San Diego, CA. Fr. Alex shares his own story and talks about his ministry today. SUPPORT EMM From now through July 13, we're running a t-shirt fundraiser. You can buy your very own EMM #SupportRefugees t-shirt at http://bit.ly/

Jul 7, 2018 • 14:43

Mad Priest Coffee: Champion the Displaced

Mad Priest Coffee: Champion the Displaced

Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries. Be sure to subscribe - we’ll continue to release special episodes throughout the summer! Interview Today’s episode features an interview with our friends from Mad Priest Coffee. Join us and learn how Michael Rice dreamed up the idea to start a coffee business, his passion and mission for hiring refugees and giving back to the community, and meet Tarig, the face of Mad Priest Coffee who handles production, delivery, and works at the roast

Jul 6, 2018 • 28:24

Our 1939 Moment: Continuing the Legacy of Welcome

Our 1939 Moment: Continuing the Legacy of Welcome

On June 18, Episcopal Migration Ministries and The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations hosted a conversation about the history and present of The Episcopal Church’s legacy of refugee welcome. Our present moment is not so unlike our past. In the 1930's and 1940's, the Church was galvanized to stand for refugees fleeing Nazi atrocities in Europe. Today, over 22.5 million children of God are refugees, fleeing terror, persecution, violence, and war. We are called, at this moment, to s

Jun 20, 2018 • 45:42

Bonus: The Rev. Chris Bishop & Stand with Iraqi Christians

Bonus: The Rev. Chris Bishop & Stand with Iraqi Christians

We’re excited to release this bonus episode, featuring our conversation with The Rev. Chris Bishop, reflection author from Episode 10 (titled "A Home for All of Us"), as he shares more about his work with displaced Christian communities in Iraq. Learn about his organization, Stand with Iraqi Christians: http://standwithiraqichristians.org/ ------------------------------------- We also mention in this episode: Mad Priest Coffee (https://madpriestcoffee.com/), a coffee shop and roastery in Chatta

Jun 4, 2018 • 32:05

Speaking Truth

Speaking Truth

#RoyalWedding preacher reprise - Before Presiding Bishop Curry was known around the world as the Royal Wedding preacher, he, of course, was - and is! - the beloved Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church. Months ago, he was also our scripture reflection author for our Palm Sunday episode (look for “Precious Lord” in your podcast feed). Today we’re releasing a special post-Season 1 bonus episode to replay Bishop Curry’s stirring reflection, and also to bring you an important backgrounder from

May 23, 2018 • 28:52

Drop Your Anchor

Drop Your Anchor

Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries and is part of the Good Book Club. This is the last episode in Season 1! Stay subscribed - we’ll release special episodes throughout the summer, including from General Convention! Pentecost Sunday is the last day of this round of the Good Book Club. Scripture readings: Acts 27:13—28:44. Scripture reflection To close out the first season of Hometown, hosts Allison & Kendall discuss the end of Acts as metaphor, searching for a place to dr

May 21, 2018 • 1:01:47

How Are You Called?

How Are You Called?

Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries and is part of the Good Book Club. This week’s Good Book Club scripture readings: Acts 21:27—Acts 27:12 Reflection author This week’s reflection comes from The Rev. Canon Dr. Michael Barlowe, Executive Officer of General Convention and Secretary of the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society. The Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe was appointed executive officer of the General Convention of the Episcopal Church in December 2012 by Presiding Bi

May 14, 2018 • 49:29

Put Prayer Into Action

Put Prayer Into Action

Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries and is part of the Good Book Club. This week’s Good Book Club scripture readings: Acts 16:16-Acts 21:26 Reflection author This week’s reflection comes from The Rev. Gay Clark Jennings., president of the House of Deputies.The Rev. Gay Clark Jennings was elected president of the House of Deputies by her peers at the 77th General Convention of the Episcopal Church in 2012, and at the 78th General Convention in 2015, she was reelected by a

May 7, 2018 • 45:58

What Are You Willing to Risk?

What Are You Willing to Risk?

Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries and is part of the Good Book Club. This week’s Good Book Club scripture readings: Acts 10:17-Acts 13:12. Reflection author This week’s reflection author is Julia Ayala Harris. Julia serves on the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church, served on the Task Force for Reimagining the Episcopal Church (TREC), and is on the Diocese of Oklahoma Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Board. Learn more about Julia on our blog this week - www.episcopal

Apr 23, 2018 • 26:06

A Home for All of Us

A Home for All of Us

Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries and is part of the Good Book Club. This week’s Good Book Club scripture readings: Acts 7:1 - Acts 10:16 Reflection author This week’s reflection author is The Rev. Christopher Bishop, Rector of St. Martin’s Church in the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania and Founder and President of Stand with Iraqi Christians. We hope you enjoy this week’s reflection. On today’s episode, we interview Antigona Mehani, who is originally from Kosovo and

Apr 15, 2018 • 25:08

Once Upon a Time …

Once Upon a Time …

Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries and is part of the Good Book Club. This week’s Good Book Club scripture readings: Acts 4:23 - Acts 6 Reflection author This week’s reflection author is The Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers. Canon Spellers serves as the Presiding Bishop’s Canon for Evangelism, Reconciliation and Creation, helping Episcopalians to follow Jesus and foster loving, life-giving and liberating relationships with God, each other and the earth. We hope you enjoy t

Apr 8, 2018 • 26:25

New Life

New Life

Happy Easter! Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries and is part of the Good Book Club. This week’s Good Book Club scripture readings: Acts 1:1-Acts 4:22 Reflection author This week’s reflection author is The Rev. Canon Jason Lewis, the Canon for Congregational Vitality in the Diocese of Kentucky. Canon Jason serves chairs the Department of Mission and Evangelism and collaborates with congregational leadership to empower and sustain ongoing and thriving ministry that connects

Apr 1, 2018 • 1:00:54

Hold On - Holy Week Bonus Episode

Hold On - Holy Week Bonus Episode

Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries and is part of the Good Book Club. This Holy Week we are bringing you this special bonus episode to share a new song from Abraham Mwinda Ikando and a poignant interview with Emily Jones, the immigration attorney at Kentucky Refugee Ministries in Lexington. This episode added a new dimension to our Holy Week journey, and we hope it deepens your walk with Christ. For those around the world who live in fear, who suffer, whose homes have b

Mar 29, 2018 • 23:39

Holy Week Action Alert

Holy Week Action Alert

This is a special bonus episode featuring an action alert from Lacy Broemel, Refugee and Immigration Policy Advisor for the Office of Government Relations for the Episcopal Church. Stay informed and sign up for action alerts through the Episcopal Public Policy Network at: http://advocacy.episcopalchurch.org

Mar 27, 2018 • 3:59

Precious Lord

Precious Lord

Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries and is part of the Good Book Club. This week’s Good Book Club scripture readings: Luke 22:47 through the end of Luke’s Gospel. This week’s reflection author is a man who perhaps needs no introduction. We are honored to welcome The Most Rev. Michael Bruce Curry, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, to the podcast to offer the reflection for Palm Sunday. Thank you, Bishop Curry, for joining us. On today’s episode, we provide backgrou

Mar 25, 2018 • 34:48

Running for Home

Running for Home

Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries and is part of the Good Book Club. This week’s Good Book Club scripture readings: Luke 18:18-Luke 22:46 On this week’s episode, we reflect on scripture, discuss the history of Afghanistan and the contributing factors that have caused Afghans to resettle in the United States, and interview Abdul Saboor. Abdul came to the United States from his native country of Afghanistan in 2014 through the SIV program. Information about Afghanistan is

Mar 18, 2018 • 55:46

Lost and Found

Lost and Found

Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries and is part of the Good Book Club. This week’s Good Book Club scripture readings: Luke 15:1-Luke 18:17 On this week’s episode, we reflect on scripture, learn about the history of the modern United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), and interview Lacy Broemel, Refugee and Immigration Policy Advisor in the Office of Government Relations for the Episcopal Church. Reflection author: The Rev’d Canon E. Mark Stevenson is the Director

Mar 11, 2018 • 34:02

Part two - Rwanda: Land of a Thousand Hills

Part two - Rwanda: Land of a Thousand Hills

Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries and is part of the Good Book Club. This week’s Good Book Club scripture readings: Luke 11:14-Luke 14 We don’t have a scripture reflection on the podcast this week, but that gives us an opportunity to include you in Hometown! We have a few openings for reflection authors – this week, week 6 and week 15 - which is Pentecost Sunday! Would you author a reflection for us? Visit us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter and share your reflection

Mar 4, 2018 • 27:10

Rwanda: Land of a Thousand Hills

Rwanda: Land of a Thousand Hills

Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries and is part of the Good Book Club. This week’s Good Book Club scripture readings: Luke 8 - Luke 11:13 On this week’s episode, we reflect on scripture and then learn about the history of Rwanda, where our reflection author was born. Reflection author: The Rev. Jean Baptiste Ntagengwa is currently Director of Transition Ministry in the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, though he spent his early years in Rwanda, where much of his extende

Feb 25, 2018 • 28:32

Where is home?

Where is home?

Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries and is part of the Good Book Club. This week’s Good Book Club scripture readings: Luke 4:14 - Luke 7 Welcome to Episode 2 of Hometown! On this episode, we reflect on scripture, delve deeper into the global refugee crisis and why resettlement is a life-saving solution, and interview our first guest - our theme song composer, Abraham Mwinda Ikando! Information on resettlement and the United States Refugee Admissions Program is from The U

Feb 18, 2018 • 36:41

Welcome to Hometown!

Welcome to Hometown!

Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries and is part of the Good Book Club. This week’s Good Book Club scripture readings: Luke 1- Luke 4:13 Welcome to Hometown! On the debut episode, we introduce what the podcast is all about, reflect on scripture together, and learn about the global refugee crisis and the specific refugee crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Reflection author: The Rev. Laurie Brock, rector of the Episcopal Church of St. Michael the Archangel in the

Feb 11, 2018 • 29:10

Introducing Hometown

Introducing Hometown

Join Allison Duvall and Kendall Martin of Episcopal Migration Ministries, the refugee resettlement ministry of the Episcopal Church, for an introduction to "HomeTown," a podcast featuring voices from across the US, the Episcopal Church, and the New American community.

Dec 5, 2017 • 2:56

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