Rise Up for Refuge
Join the nonpartisan movement in defense of refuge and humanity.
This June, as we celebrate World Refugee Day and Immigrant Heritage Month, we invite your congregation to Rise Up for Refuge and join people of faith across central PA in affirming that welcome, compassion, and the dignity of every person are at the heart of our shared values.
Activate Communities
Equip congregations and communities with tools to act faithfully and effectively
Prepare for Action
Identify and prepare for local action ensuring dignity and safety
Shape Narratives
Counter fear with truth, courage, compassion, and messages of hope.
JUNE
20
Rise Up for Refuge
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Elizabethtown, PA (address will be shared after registration)
Hosted by CWS Lancaster & CWS Harrisburg
This World Refugee Day, faith leaders from diverse traditions will come together to learn from one another, reflect, and explore concrete ways our communities can advocate for and protect refugee and immigrant neighbors here in South Central Pennsylvania.
CELEBRATE WITH US THIS MONTH
This month, we join friends across the country in celebrating the diverse cultures, traditions, and histories that make our communities stronger. We may not all speak the same languages, but we all share a love for our families and a desire to make our communities better.
Pocket Guide For Advocates
A pocket-sized guide to help you confidently speak up for refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants. Print and fold to a wallet-sized card.
Discussion Guide
A discussion guide to help you bust myths and confidently speak up for refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants.
ACTION ALERTS
Ready to take action?
CWS works alongside our supporters to make sure Congress and the White House do what’s right. Through your calls to action to elected officials, we make a difference for those who need it most and ensure we live up to our promise as a nation.