Do you work in a cross-cultural environment, including supporting people seeking asylum and refugees?

If so, this session will help you to develop awareness and sensitivity in observing cultural behaviours, including your own. Cross-cultural awareness is the foundation of communication. It gives us the ability to stand back and look at our own values, beliefs, and perceptions. This, in turn, helps us to understand cultures different from our own, so we can communicate better. It is not primarily about getting all the right answers about cultures; rather, it is about building the ability to ask all the right questions.

This session will be held on Wednesday 10 April, 7.30 - 9pm.

We are calling the UK Church to gather together to pray for refugees and people seeking asylum during this time. We believe that God hears our prayers as we gather together.

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” - 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Join Christians from across the UK on Monday 25th March, from 8-9PM, on Zoom to pray with and for refugees. We are looking forward to praying with you! This event will not be recorded.

Welcoming and hospitality are key Biblical values shared by all Christians around the world. But what does this look like? And how does a welcome lead to full integration and discipleship? This training session aims to equip churches to consider how to do this.

Welcoming should lead to integrating and discipling, opening a space for our new neighbours and letting them feel at home in our midst. People who come from other cultures, including refugees and people seeking asylum are to be honoured, provided for and welcomed with an open heart. Hebrews 13:2 indicates that “ Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing so some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it”.

This training aims to take you on a journey of learning about how to welcome, integrate and disciple people from other cultures. It will help you to be informed and make you aware of the most important things you need to know when interacting and welcoming people from other cultures. It will help you as you support and help people step by step to find their place in your church community. 

It will also look into different aspects of receiving people from other a range of cultural backgrounds and how you can make them feel at home as you learn and share your cultural values. 

This training is at £25 per delegate, or £12.50 per delegate from Welcome Network churches.

We are calling the UK Church to gather together to pray for refugees and people seeking asylum during this time. We believe that God hears our prayers as we gather together.

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” - 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Join Christians from across the UK on Monday 29th January, from 8-9PM, on Zoom to pray with and for refugees. We are looking forward to praying with you! This event will not be recorded.

How much do you know about housing for people seeking asylum and refugees? This session will inform church volunteers about how people seeking asylum and refugees are housed, and the moving process they go through, both within cities and between different types of accomodation. Also, come and find out about the different housing challenges that arise once a person seeking asylum gains refugee status.

This training is at £25 per delegate, or £12.50 per delegate from Welcome Network churches.

Do you work in a cross-cultural environment, including supporting people seeking asylum and refugees?

If so, this session will help you to develop awareness and sensitivity in observing cultural behaviours, including your own. Cross-cultural awareness is the foundation of communication. It gives us the ability to stand back and look at our own values, beliefs, and perceptions. This, in turn, helps us to undestand cultures different from our own, so we can communicate better. It is not primarily about getting all the right answers about cultures; rather, it is about building the ability to ask all the right questions.

This session will be held on Tuesday 5 December, 7.30-9pm.

Would you like to know more about the experiences of refugees and those seeking asylum? Do you want to explore the role of the U.K. Church in responding to this need?

Our session aims to equip churches to support those newly arrived in their communities with: up-to-date information about the U.K. asylum system and resettlement routes, the barriers faced by those coming to the U.K., practical ideas about what the church can do, and inspiration from those with lived experience.

We are calling the UK Church to gather together to pray for refugees and people seeking asylum during this time. We believe that God hears our prayers as we gather together.

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” - 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Join Christians from across the UK on Monday 27th September, from 8-9PM, on Zoom to pray with and for refugees. We are looking forward to praying with you! This event will not be recorded.

Is your church involved with welcoming people seeking asylum housed in hotels? Come and share your experiences, and hear from others in hotels ministry. Join us on Friday 6th October, from12 to1pm on Zoom for our Hotels Connect Meeting.

Equipped to Welcome, an in-person day conference in Northern Ireland Newtownabbey, is for Christian individuals and churches who want to be better equipped to welcome refugees and people seeking asylum. There will be large group sessions, seminars and a resource area.

As we seek to grow in our understanding of the Biblical mandate to “welcome the stranger” and “offer hospitality to strangers”, we can benefit from others who have experience and expertise in not only welcoming refugees, but supporting and understanding their specific needs, and in sharing our faith with our new neighbours.

So come and join us to be Equipped to Welcome.

How much do you know about housing for people seeking asylum and refugees? This session will inform church volunteers about how people seeking asylum and refugees are housed, and the moving process they go through, both within cities and between different types of accommodation. Also, come and find out about the different housing challenges that arise once a person seeking asylum gains refugee status.

Do you work in a cross-cultural environment, including supporting people seeking asylum and refugees?

If so, this session will help you to develop awareness and sensitivity in observing cultural behaviours including your own.

Cross-cultural awareness is the foundation of communication. It gives us the ability to stand back and look at our own values, beliefs, and perceptions. This, in turn, helps us to understand cultures different from our own, so we can communicate better. It is not primarily about getting all the right answers about cultures; rather, it is about building the ability to ask all the right questions.

This session will be held on Monday 11 September, from 7.30 to 9pm.

Is your church involved with welcoming people seeking asylum or refugees? Come and share your experiences, and hear from other churches across the UK. Join us on Wednesday 19th July, from 12-1pm on Zoom, for our Churches Connect meeting. Come ready to share what is working well in your church - plus any questions or challenges you are experiencing.

Would you like to know more about the experiences of refugees and those seeking asylum? Do you want to explore the role of the U.K. Church in responding to this need?

Our session aims to equip churches to support those newly arrived in their communities with: up to date information about the U.K. asylum system and resettlement routes, the barriers faced by those coming to the U.K., practical ideas about what the church can do, and inspiration from those with lived experience.

Come and join us for live Zoom training to help you and your church understand more about trauma in refugees, how it might be expressed, and what we can do, as normal people in the church, that is helpful and not harmful for those that we are welcoming and supporting.

We are calling the UK Church to gather together to pray for refugees and people seeking asylum during this time. We believe that God hears our prayers as we gather together.

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” - 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Join Christians from across the UK on Monday 19th June from 8-9PM on Zoom to pray with and for refugees. We are looking forward to praying with you! This event will not be recorded

Do you work in a cross-cultural environment, including supporting people seeking asylum and refugees?

If so, this session will help you to develop awareness and sensitivity in observing cultural behaviours including your own.

Cross-cultural awareness is the foundation of communication. It gives us the ability to stand back and look at our own values, beliefs, and perceptions. This, in turn, helps us to understand cultures different from our own, so we can communicate better. It is not primarily about getting all the right answers about cultures; rather, it is about building the ability to ask all the right questions.

Is your church involved with welcoming people seeking asylum or refugees? Come and share your experiences, and hear from other churches across the UK. Join us on Monday 5th June, from 12-1pm on Zoom, for our Churches Connect meeting. Come ready to share what is working well in your church - plus any questions or challenges you are experiencing.

You are Welcome in the UK. 

We’re asking churches across the country to open their doors to host the ‘Welcome Course’, a fantastic resource made up of six short professionally-produced videos that provide learning on British culture, making friends, wellbeing, problem solving and citizenship. 
Churches can host the course and invite Afghan refugees in their community! Those who may be feeling isolated, overwhelmed or confused about life in the UK can attend and build friendships, strengthen English skills, learn about British culture and be signposted to relevant services. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to tell those resettling in your community - You are welcome in the UK. 

Join us on Tuesday 16th May 2023 at 7:30pm via Zoom to learn more about the Welcome Course and to discover how your church can become a host and extend a warm welcome to new arrivals in your area. 

Is your church grappling with how to make the best provision for people within your congregation who speak languages other than English? Join us for this seminar, where you will be able to hear about the range of interpreting options available, their pros and cons, and then consider next steps for your church.

This session will be led by Jonathan Downie, of Integrity Languages, in partnership with Adam Martin, Intercultural Church UK, on Thursday 20th April, from 12 to 1pm; or Thursday 11th May, from 10 to 11am. Come ready to share your experiences, to ask questions, and to find out more.

Has your church joined the Welcome Network this past year? Come and hear what it means to be part of the Network and what you have signed up to! What do we mean by a refugee referral? What is a “welcome”? How can your church grow your work with refugees in your particular location? How can your church access training, resources, and support from the Welcome Churches team?

Join us for an hour online to hear from the Welcome Churches team, and be inspired to grow your Welcome!

As the conflict in Sudan continues, join us and Sudanese refugees, to pray for Sudan at this time. This prayer time will be run by Samuel Luak from Welcome Churches. Samuel is from Sudan himself and knows many who are personally impacted by the conflict. We invite everyone, including other Sudanese refugees in the UK, to join us as we pray as God's children together, in Jesus' name. We also hope to be joined by believers in Khartoum, and Sudanese refugees who have fled to other African nations, should the situation allow.

Is your church involved with welcoming people seeking asylum housed in hotels? Come and share your experiences, and hear from others in hotels ministry. Join us on Friday 28th April, from 12-1pm on Zoom for our Hotels Connect meeting.

We are calling the UK Church to gather together to pray for refugees and people seeking asylum during this time. We believe that God hears our prayers as we gather together.

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” - 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Join Christians from across the UK on Monday 24th April from 8-9PM on Zoom to pray with and for refugees. We are looking forward to praying with you! This event will not be recorded

Is your church grappling with how to make the best provision for people within your congregation who speak languages other than English? Join us for this seminar, where you will be able to hear about the range of interpreting options available, their pros and cons, and then consider next steps for your church.

This session will be led by Jonathan Downie, of Integrity Languages, in partnership with Adam Martin, Intercultural Church UK, on Thursday 20th April, from 12 to 1pm; or Thursday 11th May, from 10 to 11am. Come ready to share your experiences, to ask questions, and to find out more.

Over the last few years, more and more hotels have been used to accommodate people seeking asylum. Is your church near one of these? Are you looking to support the people living in this hotel?

Come and join our Supporting hotels training on Tuesday 28 March, from 7:30 - 9pm to learn how your church can offer a cross-cultural welcome to those seeking asylum, and living in a hotel in your community.

Is your church involved with welcoming people seeking asylum housed in hotels? Come and share your experiences, and hear from others in hotels ministry. Join us on Friday 3 March from 12-1pm on zoom for our Hotels Connect meeting.

Join us for our Welcoming Afghans into your Community training on Thursday 2nd March, from 7.30 - 9pm. This training will equip your church to be ready to welcome newly arrived Afghans to your community. Come and learn about the immediate and longer-term needs and rights, and how to offer a cross-cultural welcome.

Come and join us for a live zoom training to help you and your church understand more about trauma in refugees, how it might be expressed and what we can do, as normal people in the church, that is helpful and not harmful for those that we are welcoming and supporting.

This session will be held on Tuesday 28th February, 7.30 - 9pm

We are calling the UK Church to gather together to pray for refugees and people seeking asylum during this time. We believe that God hears our prayers as we gather together.

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” - 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Join Christians from across the UK on Monday 27th Feb from 8-9PM on Zoom to pray with and for refugees. We are looking forward to praying with you! This event will not be recorded