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Reflections on Stations of the Cross Mar 12, 2020

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This is an audio compilation of EMM’s Reflections on the Stations of the Cross. We invite you to join us as we pray the Liturgy of the Way of the Cross and listen to audio meditations on each station. If you’d like to follow along, you may request the Reflections booklet at www.episcopalmigrationministries.org/stations20. Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries. Check out EMM’s blog for the latest updates, opportunities, and alerts: Blog: https://episcopalmigrationministries.org/blog/ Our theme song was composed and recorded by Abraham Mwinda Ikando. Find his music at https://abrahammwinda.bandcamp.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Episcopal Migration Ministries: www.episcopalmigrationministries.org, www.facebook.com/emmrefugees, Twitter & Instagram, @emmrefugees

Station 2: Jesus takes up his Cross Mar 11, 2020

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Today’s reflection on Station 2, Jesus takes up his Cross, comes from Rushad Thomas. A native of Central Florida, Mr. Thomas brings a passion for the Gospel of Welcome to his role as OGR’s Policy Advisor for migration issues. A member of the Episcopal Church since November 2013, Rushad currently attends St. Monica and St. James Church on Capitol Hill. Thank you for joining EMM as we journey through the Stations of the Cross. We will release written and audio reflections on each station of the cross weekly on Wednesdays, through April 1, and then shift to a daily release through Good Friday. We will release a digital download booklet, Reflections on Stations of the Cross, on March 12. To receive the daily written reflections and request a copy of the booklet, visit episcopalmigrationministries.org/stations20. Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries. Check out EMM’s blog for latest updates, opportunities, and alerts: Blog: https://episcopalmigrationministries.org/blog/ Our theme song was composed and recorded by Abraham Mwinda Ikando. Find his music at https://abrahammwinda.bandcamp.com/ ----------------------------------------------- Episcopal Migration Ministries: www.episcopalmigrationministries.org, www.facebook.com/emmrefugees, Twitter & Instagram, @emmrefugees

Station 1: Jesus is Condemned to Death Mar 04, 2020

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Thank you for joining EMM as we journey through the Stations of the Cross. We will release written and audio reflections on each station of the cross weekly on Wednesdays, through April 1, and then shift to a daily release through Good Friday. We will release a digital download booklet, Reflections on Stations of the Cross, on March 12. To receive the daily written reflections, an audio compilation of the Stations of the Cross, and a copy of the booklet, visit episcopalmigrationministries.org/stations20. For Station 1, Jesus is Condemned to Death, our reflection comes from Ben. “Ben” is a pastor, evangelist, and asylum seeker from Nigeria. He lives in the Southeast United States and continues to fight for his freedom. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries. Check out EMM’s blog for latest updates, opportunities, and alerts: Blog: https://episcopalmigrationministries.org/blog/ Our theme song was composed and recorded by Abraham Mwinda Ikando. Find his music at https://abrahammwinda.bandcamp.com/ ----------------------------------------------- Episcopal Migration Ministries: www.episcopalmigrationministries.org, www.facebook.com/emmrefugees, Twitter & Instagram, @emmrefugees

Stations of the Cross: Ash Wednesday Feb 26, 2020

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Today’s episode begins our Hometown Lenten series. We invite you to journey with us through the Stations of the Cross. We will release written and audio reflections on each station of the cross weekly on Wednesdays, Ash Wednesday through April 1, and then shift to a daily release through Good Friday. We will release a digital download booklet, Reflections on Stations of the Cross, on March 12. To receive the daily written reflections and request a copy of the booklet, visit episcopalmigrationministries.org/stations20 Our reflection authors represent a wide variety of experiences and backgrounds; each offers a poignant reflection on a Station and its relevance to migration and what it means to welcome the stranger as we would welcome Christ. Each reflection calls us back to our essential identity as beloved children of God and asks us to prayerfully reflect on the meaning of the Cross in a world being transformed by migration. Today we open with a reflection from EMM’s Allison Duvall, Manager for Church Relations and Engagement. In this role, she supports EMM’s refugee resettlement affiliates and educates, empowers, and inspires local congregations, organizations, and individuals to discern and live into the ministries of welcome to which they are uniquely called. To participate more fully in EMM’s Reflections on the Stations of the Cross, please visit www.episcopalmigrationministries.org/stations20. We invite you to join in the work of welcome by making a donation to Episcopal Migration Ministries. No gift is too small, and all are put to use to welcome our newest neighbors. Visit episcopalmigrationministries.org/give or text HOMETOWN to 91999. A: Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter where we are EMMRefugees. K: The music on today’s episode was composed and recorded by Abraham Mwinda Ikando. Find his music at https://abrahammwinda.bandcamp.com/ We invite you to join in the work of welcome by making a donation to Episcopal Migration Ministries. No gift is too small, and all are put to use to welcome our newest neighbors. Visit episcopalmigrationministries.org/give or text HOMETOWN to 91999. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter where we are @EMMRefugees. The music on today’s episode was composed and recorded by Abraham Mwinda Ikando. Find his music at https://abrahammwinda.bandcamp.com/

An Interview with Wendy Pearlman Feb 17, 2020

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Today's episode features an interview with Wendy Pearlman, author of We Crossed A Bridge and It Trembled: Voices from Syria. Pick up a copy at your local library or bookstore. Books and website recommended by Wendy Pearlman during the interview: Impossible Revolution by Yassin al-Haj Saleh https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34144862-the-impossible-revolution His contributions to AlJumhuriya.net https://www.aljumhuriya.net/en/authors/yassin-al-haj-saleh Burning Country by Robin Yassin-Kassab https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26153738-burning-country Assad or We Burn the Country by Sam Dagher https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/36341671-assad-or-we-burn-the-country syriadirect.org aljumhuriya.net thenewhumanitarian.org For Sama https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/for-sama/ The Cave https://www.nationalgeographic.com/films/the-cave/#/ Follow EMM on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram where we are emmrefugees. Join in the work of welcome by making a donation to Episcopal Migration Ministries. No gift is too small, and all are put to use to welcome our newest neighbors. Visit episcopalmigrationministries.org/give or text HOMETOWN to 91999. Our theme song composer is Abraham Mwinda Ikando. Find his music at https://abrahammwinda.bandcamp.com/

An interview with Dina Nayeri, author of The Ungrateful Refugee Feb 10, 2020

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Today's episode features an interview with Dina Nayeri, author of The Ungrateful Refugee, one of EMM's Partners in Welcome book club picks. Follow EMM on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram where we are @emmrefugees. Join in the work of welcome by making a donation to Episcopal Migration Ministries. No gift is too small, and all are put to use to welcome our newest neighbors. Visit episcopalmigrationministries.org/give or text HOMETOWN to 91999. Our theme song composer is Abraham Mwinda Ikando. Find his music at https://abrahammwinda.bandcamp.com/

EMM Immigration Policy Update: State of Play Feb 03, 2020

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Today’s episode features a recording from the Tuesday, January 28 webinar hosted by EMM called Immigration Policy Update: State of Play. Rushad Thomas, migration policy advisor in The Episcopal Church's Office of Government Relations, discusses trends in immigrant detention, changes to asylum rules, developments with the refugee admissions program, and more. Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries. Check out EMM’s blog for latest updates, opportunities, and alerts: Blog: https://episcopalmigrationministries.org/blog/ Our theme song was composed and recorded by Abraham Mwinda Ikando. Find his music at https://abrahammwinda.bandcamp.com/ ----------------------------------------------- Episcopal Migration Ministries: www.episcopalmigrationministries.org, www.facebook.com/emmrefugees, Twitter & Instagram, @emmrefugees

Welcome to Season Three! Jan 28, 2020

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Today's episode features an introduction to what listeners can expect in Season 3 of Hometown. We have a busy schedule of webinars, workshops, resources, and educational offerings. Be sure to visit our website, episcopalmigrationministries.org, and sign up to be a Partner in Welcome. Be sure to follow us on FB, Twitter, and Instagram where we are emmrefugees. Join in the work of welcome by making a donation to Episcopal Migration Ministries. No gift is too small, and all are put to use to welcome our newest neighbors. Visit episcopalmigrationministries.org/give or text HOMETOWN to 91999. Our theme song composer is Abraham Mwinda Ikando. Find his music at https://abrahammwinda.bandcamp.com/.

Advent Reflection: Week 4 The Rev. Deacon Leeann Culbreath Dec 22, 2019

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Today’s episode features an Advent reflection from The Rev. Deacon Leeann Culbreath, a deacon in the Diocese of Georgia and a founding leader of South Georgia Immigrant Support Network, a humanitarian non-profit supporting individuals and families impacted by immigrant detention through hospitality, visitation, pen pal, post-release, and advocacy programs. She also serves on the Georgia Detention Watch Steering Committee. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay tuned for Season Three of the Hometown podcast. We are excited to share new interviews, more backgrounders on refugee-producing countries, and information and resources about our partners across the Anglican Communion supporting refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants. Join in the work of welcome by making a donation to Episcopal Migration Ministries. No gift is too small, and all are put to use to welcome our newest neighbors. Visit episcopalmigrationministries.org/give or text HOMETOWN to 91999. Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries. Check out EMM’s blog for latest updates, opportunities, and alerts: Blog: https://episcopalmigrationministries.org/blog/ ----------------------------------------------- Episcopal Migration Ministries: www.episcopalmigrationministries.org, www.facebook.com/emmrefugees, Twitter & Instagram, @emmrefugees

Advent Reflection: Week 3 Creating space for Grace Dec 15, 2019

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Today’s Advent reflection comes from The Rev. Ranjit Mathews, the 22nd Rector of St. James Episcopal Church, in New London, CT. He has served in this capacity for the past two and half years. He is passionate about being a mid-wife to the Realm of God in New London and the broader world, and wants to offer fresh expression of this ancient faith. His hobbies include politics, movies and hip hop culture and music. He lives with his spouse, Johanna, and their son, Dhruv in New London. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries. Check out EMM’s blog for latest updates, opportunities, and alerts: Blog: https://episcopalmigrationministries.org/blog/ Join in the work of welcome by making a donation to Episcopal Migration Ministries. No gift is too small, and all are put to use to welcome our newest neighbors. Visit episcopalmigrationministries.org/give or text HOMETOWN to 91999. ----------------------------------------------- Episcopal Migration Ministries: www.episcopalmigrationministries.org, www.facebook.com/emmrefugees, Twitter & Instagram, @emmrefugees

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