“You Did Not Choose Me, But I Chose You:”
Zahra found refuge and faith in a Church of England parish. Her powerful testimony: “I didn’t choose to become a Christian. God chose me.”
Day 7: A New Chapter Begins
During this Refugee Week, accompany Samuel Luak (Welcome Churches) as he reflects on his faith journey as a refugee. Day 7: A New Chapter Begins
Day 6: Becoming a Blessing
During this Refugee Week, accompany Samuel Luak (Welcome Churches) as he reflects on his faith journey as a refugee. Day 6: Becoming a Blessing
Day 5: I Am Not Alone
During this Refugee Week, accompany Samuel Luak (Welcome Churches) as he reflects on his faith journey as a refugee. Day 5: I Am Not Alone
Day 4: Reclaiming Dignity
During this Refugee Week, accompany Samuel Luak (Welcome Churches) as he reflects on his faith journey as a refugee. Day 4: Reclaiming Dignity
Day 3: Holding on to Hope
During this Refugee Week, accompany Samuel Luak (Welcome Churches) as he reflects on his faith journey as a refugee. Day 3: Holding on to Hope.
Day 2: My Voice Matters
During this Refugee Week, accompany Samuel Luak (Welcome Churches) as he reflects on his faith journey as a refugee. Day 2: My Voice Matters.
Day 1: From Pain to Purpose
During this Refugee Week, accompany Samuel Luak (Welcome Churches) as he reflects on his faith journey as a refugee. Day 1: From Pain to Purpose
Meeting God: R and N’s Stories
A simple invitation to a children’s vacation club - what followed was a journey into healing, friendship, and a deeper faith for R and her family.
Give the Gift of a Welcome: Grace’s Story
When Grace arrived in the UK, having left her career, home and elderly parents back in Hong Kong, she didn’t know where to start. Finding a church that was ready to welcome her and her family and help them become part of a community made all the difference - joining in with events and cultural activities that had been organised especially to make them feel welcome was incredible
Give the Gift of a Welcome: Mori’s Story
Mori had just started to feel settled in a local community in the UK after the journey he had been on. He couldn’t believe that he had now been relocated to another town over 100 miles away, without being given a choice and with just a few hours notice. Amazingly, his pastor was able to use the online Welcome Network and connect him with a new church that was ready to welcome Mori into the community.
Give the Gift of a Welcome: Daniel’s Story
Daniel fled Iran due to his Christian faith. One Sunday morning after arriving in the UK, he walked into the local church building not knowing what he would find behind the doors. He found a welcome that he couldn’t have imagined, and the church discovered a new ministry right on their doorstep!
UK Churches Continue To Support Afghan Evacuees In Hotels A Year On
At Welcome Churches we continue to be encouraged by the way that the Church has been at the forefront of welcoming those seeking refuge in the UK.
Stories Of Hope: Welcome Network Churches Supporting Ukrainians
Churches from all across the UK have taken the initiative, often starting small, to support Ukrainian arrivals. Many churches have begun by opening a hub, serving as a community space for Ukrainians and their hosts in their local area.