Our vision is for every refugee to be welcomed by a local church
If every church welcomed people seeking refuge in their community then we could easily see our vision become a reality!
No matter where your church is, there is something that you can do to welcome refugees and asylum seekers into your community.
Big announcement!
"We are delighted to announce the appointment of James Lynch as our new CEO. James has both experience of working with refugees and cooperating with local/national bodies. He has proven experience of running a charity and has/ is pursuing further qualifications in Strategic Leadership.
Welcome Churches has come a long way since its inception and we are confident that James, under God’s hand is well placed to lead the team forward into the next exciting phase of the mission entrusted to us."
Marion Knell, Chair of Trustees
Nowruz Resources
On 20th March, millions of Iranians, Afghans, and Kurds will welcome Nowruz, the Persian New Year.
Curious about Nowruz traditions and their meanings? Want to celebrate with your friends but not sure how? We’ve got you covered — discover more about Nowruz and how you can welcome and celebrate in a church context here!
“Love the Stranger” podcast
Want to listen to stories of Christians and churches welcoming refugees and people seeking asylum? Or to learn how we can play our part in welcoming refugees here in the UK?
Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, any platform of your choice or on our website!
What we have accomplished together
16,108
refugees welcomed
by a church in the last 12 months
1,410
churches committed
to welcoming refugees
After I got home, thinking about everything that had happened between sunrise and sunset, it felt like my whole life had changed
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