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Continuing in a Spirit of Co-Belonging.
Dear Church,

We are thankful for those who are participating with God and with their communities to extend friendship, and a sense of co-belonging with refugees and newly settled Canadians. 

Today's prayer summit included reflection from Ephesians 2, where we are reminded of how God is the one who brings us together, meant to demonstrate peace to our communities and society at large. 

But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, by setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace, and in one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility. He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit. 
(Ephesians 2: 13-17, NIV)

As you consider how God may be prompting you to participate with Him, we we hope the stories of this week help you consider the invitation that God is giving each of us to extend a sense of co-belonging to those around us.

4 Ways You Can Continue to be Fitted Together.

How has God been speaking to you through this week’s reflections?

Here are 4 possibilities. Which one is God drawing your attention to?
1
Learn.
  • Participate in #wrwfittedtogther conversations on World Refugee Day, June 20.
  • Review and share the stories from this week, and start a conversation within your church community.

2
Pray.
  • Being mindful of how God has placed people of different cultures, languages, and social locations around you. May you consider His invitation to bring more people around your table or social circle, and live openly.

3
Serve in your Community.
  • Offer and receive hospitality and friendship with new neighbours,
  • Join a Friendship Circle, volunteer as a mentor, or get involved in ESL, with Immigration Services or New Canadian Agencies,
  • Sponsor refugees through your church, or together with other churches. What's involved? Read this guide.

4
Give.
  • to EMCC’s Refugee Fund (assisting refugees and the churches sponsoring them).
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JUNE 20

On Sunday June 20th, mark World Refugee Day with the Global Church

Churches around the world are marking their support and care for refugees, joining the global conversation, or participating in community events. 

#wrwfittedtogether

Churches can still get resources (Social Pack & Prayer PDF) to participate in World Refugee Day.

Something beautiful has happened this week, as we seek to be fitted together with one another, and with God.

Thank you for your prayerful engagement this week and wish you God's best as you participate in World Refugee Refugee Day,
Director of World Partners
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@emccwp