Refugee stories Archives

Giuseppe

When Giuseppe and his wife said "yes" to resettling refugees into their community in Italy, he wasn't sure what to…

Becky GetzFebruary 27, 2026

Fallen yellow leaves lay in a shallow pool of dark water.

Stand With Immigrants and Refugees: Advocacy Resources

Today, immigrants and refugees continue to face immense challenges—from displacement and legal uncertainty to exploitation and fear. As Christ-followers, it…

Kelli Gilmore and RCA Commission on Christian ActionJune 7, 2025

U.S. - Mexico border as seen through a fence

Refugee stories

Encountering Grace at the Border and Finding a Home

We see God’s grace poured out along the margins and flowing into our own communities.

Rev. Angel Lopez and Rev. Janelle Lopez-KoolhaasSeptember 22, 2023

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Will

A team from West Michigan visited Sacred Heart Church, in El Paso, Texas, in May 2023, and saw dozens of…

Erik FikkertJune 20, 2023

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Rebecca

We must lift our lamp to refugees once more. As I waited in a refugee camp in Kenya 20 years…

Grace RuiterSeptember 19, 2021

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