What do wise and practical partnerships with immigrant communities look like?
Today’s episode is from a conversation we co-hosted with The Episcopal Parish Network to explore how congregations can engage more faithfully and effectively with immigrant and refugee neighbors.
We dip into a bit of theology here. But we concentrate on strategic application, legal context, and pastoral insights for building authentic relationships and deepening mission.
We discuss:
This conversation is about bridges across borders: discerning the opportunities God has put in front of you, making a solid plan, and accepting the time and help it takes to build bridges that last.
Our guests today are:
The Rev. Dr. Samira Izadi Page, founder and executive director of Gateway of Grace, Dallas, Texas.
James Montana, Esq., principal and immigration lawyer at James Montana Law, Falls Church, Virginia.
The Rev. Christian Anderson, vicar at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Stuart, Florida.
The Rev. Jaime Briceño, rector at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Berwyn, Illinois.
From this episode:
List of recommended legal and ministry resources
From the ads:
Pastoral Ministrations of the Priest
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