New name.
Same mission.
LIRS is now Global Refuge.
Welcoming newcomers since 1939.
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The Emmaus Network
Faith communities play a critical role in welcoming new neighbors alongside Global Refuge – just as they have since our founding more than 80 years ago.
Today, people of faith continue to speak out, take action, and embody ministries of welcome in communities across the United States through the Global Refuge EMMAUS Network for Congregations. Together, we will answer the Biblical call to welcome the stranger by standing and advocating alongside our newest neighbors and transforming communities through ministries of service and justice.
Your congregation will receive:
- First access to new resources and toolkits exploring the intersection of faith, justice, and migration
- Invitations to exclusive in-person and online Global Refuge events
- Quarterly newsletters with updates, prayers, and stories from Global Refuge
- And more!
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Discern as a congregation
The EMMAUS: Congregational Discernment Guide leads faith communities in prayer, discussion, and discernment around how they can act on the Biblical call to welcome the stranger.
Continue the conversation
Learn MoreVisit the EMMAUS Resource Center, where additional toolkits, Bible studies, and worship resources are available for you and your community.