Training and Events
You can find all the details for our upcoming events below. If you would like in-person training, or a speaker for your church, please get in touch to discuss this.
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South West Churches Connect: Empowered People
Churches across the South West of England are increasingly aware of the needs of refugees and people seeking asylum who are following Jesus, as well as the valuable contribution that they bring to every area of church life.
The challenges faced on their journeys to the UK continue as they build new lives here: facing social isolation, grappling with a new cultural context, and even experiencing difficulties in becoming fully integrated into church communities. As the church, we play a vital role in carving out a highway to integration, in providing a warm welcome, and in offering practical support, community, and genuine friendship.
Many people from a refugee background also carry inspiring stories of faith and courage which can strengthen and challenge the church as we gather together. Refugees are truly playing a growing role in reviving established church communities across the South West of England.
This regional connect event will bring together Christians from all backgrounds who are followers of Jesus. Join with us to listen and learn about the thrills and complexities of welcoming and strengthening people seeking refuge, and to connect with other churches and organisations to the glory and splendour of God.
London Churches Connect: Empowered People
Churches across Greater London are increasingly aware of the needs of refugees and people seeking asylum who are following Jesus, as well as the valuable contribution that they bring to every area of church life.
The challenges faced on their journeys to the UK continue as they build new lives here: facing social isolation, grappling with a new cultural context, and even experiencing difficulties in becoming fully integrated into church communities. As the church, we play a vital role in carving out a highway to integration, in providing a warm welcome, and in offering practical support, community, and genuine friendship.
Many people from a refugee background also carry inspiring stories of faith and courage which can strengthen and challenge the church as we gather together. Refugees are truly playing a growing role in reviving established church communities across London.
This one-day regional connect event will bring together Christians from all backgrounds who are followers of Jesus. Join with us to worship, to listen and learn about the thrills and complexities of welcoming and strengthening people seeking refuge, and to connect with other churches and organisations to the glory and splendour of God.
Refugee Prayer Hour
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 18th November, 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.
Equipped to Welcome, Enabled to Belong
Equipped to Welcome & Enabled to Belong is an in-person day conference in Newtonabbey, Northern Ireland for churches and refugees following Jesus to learn more about welcome and belonging in the local church.
Welcome Churches’ vision is for every refugee and migrant to be welcomed by their local church. Bringing together Christians arriving and settling in Northern Ireland and the churches that are welcoming them, this event is a unique opportunity to celebrate the incredible contributions that refugees, people seeking asylum and migrants make to their local communities.
Equipped to Welcome, Enabled to Belong is also a place for people of all cultural backgrounds and experiences to discuss the role of the Church as part of the integration of new arrivals in the NI. Come ready to be inspired, informed and connected.
Find out more details about this event and register now!
North East Churches Connect: Empowered People
Churches across the North East of England are increasingly aware of the needs of refugees and people seeking asylum who are following Jesus, as well as the valuable contribution that they bring to every area of church life.
The challenges faced on their journeys to the UK continue as they build new lives here: facing social isolation, grappling with a new cultural context, and even experiencing difficulties in becoming fully integrated into church communities. As the church, we play a vital role in carving out a highway to integration, in providing a warm welcome, and in offering practical support, community, and genuine friendship.
Many people from a refugee background also carry inspiring stories of faith and courage which can strengthen and challenge the church as we gather together. Refugees are truly playing a growing role in reviving established church communities across the North East of England.
This one-day regional connect event will bring together Christians from all backgrounds who are followers of Jesus. Join with us to worship, to listen and learn about the thrills and complexities of welcoming and strengthening people seeking refuge, and to connect with other churches and organisations to the glory and splendour of God.
Refugee Prayer Hour
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 23rd 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.
Praying for peace in the UK
Bible Society and Welcome Churches are gathering for prayer at 3 pm on Friday 9 August. We’re praying for calm in our communities and for the safety of refugees. We’ll also be sharing about the work we do together, supporting churches in welcoming new arrivals to the UK and making the Bible available to them. Let’s pray together for peace over the weekend and for an end to these waves of violence across the country.
This meeting will focus on the impact of the protests and riots across the UK and the response of churches, Bible Society and Welcome Churches. Come ready to pray for our communities and our nation at this time.
Refugee Prayer Hour
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 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.
Refugee Prayer Hour
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 20th May, 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.
Come, Share, Pray
Come ready and expectant to intercede to our Heavenly Father, for He gives good things to those who ask Him (James 1:17).
Devote half an hour from your day to lift up in prayer those seeking asylum who are known to us and who are at risk of detention and removal to Rwanda.
We will be praying in unity in a safe space with Christians from across the UK.
Come, Share, Pray
Come ready and expectant to intercede to our Heavenly Father, for He gives good things to those who ask Him (James 1:17).
Devote half an hour from your day to lift up in prayer those seeking asylum who are known to us and who are at risk of detention and removal to Rwanda.
We will be praying in unity in a safe space with Christians from across the UK.
Come, Share, Pray
Come ready and expectant to intercede to our Heavenly Father, for He gives good things to those who ask Him (James 1:17).
Devote half an hour from your day to lift up in prayer those seeking asylum who are known to us and who are at risk of detention and removal to Rwanda.
We will be praying in unity in a safe space with Christians from across the UK.
Come, Share, Pray
Come ready and expectant to intercede to our Heavenly Father, for He gives good things to those who ask Him (James 1:17).
Devote half an hour from your day to lift up in prayer those seeking asylum who are known to us and who are at risk of detention and removal to Rwanda.
We will be praying in unity in a safe space with Christians from across the UK.
Come, Share, Pray
Come ready and expectant to intercede to our Heavenly Father, for He gives good things to those who ask Him (James 1:17).
Devote half an hour from your day to lift up in prayer those seeking asylum who are known to us and who are at risk of detention and removal to Rwanda.
We will be praying in unity in a safe space with Christians from across the UK.
Come, Share, Pray
Come ready and expectant to intercede to our Heavenly Father, for He gives good things to those who ask Him (James 1:17).
Devote half an hour from your day to lift up in prayer those seeking asylum who are known to us and who are at risk of detention and removal to Rwanda.
We will be praying in unity in a safe space with Christians from across the UK.
Come, Share, Pray
Come ready and expectant to intercede to our Heavenly Father, for He gives good things to those who ask Him (James 1:17).
Devote half an hour from your day to lift up in prayer those seeking asylum who are known to us and who are at risk of detention and removal to Rwanda.
We will be praying in unity in a safe space with Christians from across the UK.
Come, Share, Pray
Come ready and expectant to intercede to our Heavenly Father, for He gives good things to those who ask Him (James 1:17).
Devote half an hour from your day to lift up in prayer those seeking asylum who are known to us and who are at risk of detention and removal to Rwanda.
We will be praying in unity in a safe space with Christians from across the UK.
Come, Share, Pray
Come ready and expectant to intercede to our Heavenly Father, for He gives good things to those who ask Him (James 1:17).
Devote half an hour from your day to lift up in prayer those seeking asylum who are known to us and who are at risk of detention and removal to Rwanda.
We will be praying in unity in a safe space with Christians from across the UK.
Come, Share, Pray
Come ready and expectant to intercede to our Heavenly Father, for He gives good things to those who ask Him (James 1:17).
Devote half an hour from your day to lift up in prayer those seeking asylum who are known to us and who are at risk of detention and removal to Rwanda.
We will be praying in unity in a safe space with Christians from across the UK.
Refugee Prayer Hour
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.
Refugee Prayer Hour
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.