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Mapping Migration IV: Voices from Churches in Europe

Migration, 4th Edition, Voices from Churches Mapping Migration, 4th Edition, Voices from Churches in Europe in Europe documents the evolving role of faith documents the evolving role of faith communities as they navigate the complex realities communities as they navigate the complex realities of migration. These essays, case studies, data sets, of migration. These essays, case studies, data sets, and maps collected here come out of the experiences and maps collected here come out of the experiences of churches as they encounter migrants and wrestle of churches as they encounter migrants and wrestle with what welcome and solidarity demand in practice. with what welcome and solidarity demand in practice. Migrants from within Europe and from beyond are Migrants from within Europe and from beyond are actively shaping the European landscape. actively shaping the European landscape. This edition begins with broad themes in migration and This edition begins with broad themes in migration and those with a migration experience or background, then those with a migration experience or background, then moves into thinking theologically about migration. After moves into thinking theologically about migration. After that, you will find case studies that highlight Christian that, you will find case studies that highlight Christian unity, unity, diakonia diakonia, and advocacy. , and advocacy. This volume is intended as a resource for church leaders This volume is intended as a resource for church leaders and practitioners who seek to understand and respond and practitioners who seek to understand and respond faithfully to migration in their contexts. As you read faithfully to migration in their contexts. As you read through Mapping Migration, listen to these voices through Mapping Migration, listen to these voices from the churches, and may they inspire a response of from the churches, and may they inspire a response of welcome, embrace, or advocacy in your context.
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Day of intercession in memory of those who have lost their lives at the borders of Europe (2025)

Information, Intercessions and Ideas for worship and church activities
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Mapping Migration, Mapping Churches’ Responses in Europe

Migration contributes to a more diverse Christian presence in Europe as well as to a more diverse religious landscape in many countries. Through migration, minority churches in some countries are growing. The current study Mapping Migration, Mapping Churches’ Responses in Europe, Being Church Together attempts to provide information on actual immigration and emigration figures for twenty‐two European countries, and seeks to identify the diversity of Christian presence.
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CCME Booklet: Celebrating 60 Years of Advocacy and Solidarity

The year 2024 marks a significant milestone for CCME as it celebrates 60 years of unwavering commitment to advocating for the rights of migrants and fostering solidarity across Europe. From its foundation in 1964 amidst the cold war and the decolonization era, CCME has remained steadfast in its mission to call, network, and unite churches to work for—and increasingly with—migrants, all rooted in biblical teachings and values. The 60-year celebration is not just a reflection on the past but a call to action for the future. As we honor this rich legacy, we invite readers to join us in strengthening our collective work for justice and hope.
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Day of intercession in memory of those who have lost their lives at the borders of the EU

Almost daily these days we hear reports about tragedies in the Mediterranean Sea. 2.809 persons are recorded to have lost their lives to date in 2016 alone, during the month of May alone 1.160. This underlines the despair migrants and refugees are facing: they have little or no other choice than using smugglers, the routes become more risky and more expensive.
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Day of intercession in memory of those who have lost their lives at EU borders (2018)

In June 2018 we had to witness again that EU states are shifting the responsibility for the protection of refugees and rescuing migrants at sea – leading to lengthy journeys of ships, like the...
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Safe Passage: Advocating for a humane asylum and migration policy in Europe

Many churches have been expressing concern about the harsh realities of asylum and migration in Europe – the unacceptable deaths of many of those trying to come to Europe, the realities of poor reception conditions and...
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Children and parents in immigration detention

a joint publication by a coalition of Amnesty International, Defence for Children, Stichting INLIA, Kerk in Actie, Stichting Kinderpostzegels Nederland, Stichting LOS, UNICEF - the Netherlands and the Dutch Council for Refugees. The publication gives a voice through stories to children and their parents who...
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Middle Eastern Christians in Europe: Histories, Cultures and Communities

This multilingual publication provides a short overview of the case study communities and is aimed at community members and other actors interested in these topics. The themes covered in this publication are: the origins of Middle Eastern Christianity, Facts and Figures of the communities, community activities, engagement in the countries of residence, connections with the countries of origin, challenging times and contributions and aspirations. It was published in the framework of the project DIMECCE "Defining and Identifying Middle Eastern Christian Communities in Europe".
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Day of intercession in memory of those who have lost their lives at the borders of Europe (2025)

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