The Inn
Thousands of individuals have already been served, and more are arriving each day. You can be part of the love expressed by responding in whatever way Jesus is calling you to act.
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What will you do?
Prayers, volunteers, and gifts are all critical needs. Use the participation form to register as a volunteer, to commit to pray for the project, and/or to give money or items in support of this project. If you’d like to make a quick donation or register for additional participation later, use the “Donate Online Now” button below.
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Telling others about this project is very important. Use www.dscumc.org/theinnproject to share this news via Social Media, in an email to your friends and family, or on a church website. Please note, checks should be payable to Desert Southwest Conference at 1550 E. Meadowbrook Avenue, Phoenix Arizona 85014 with “The Inn Project” in the memo line.
Opportunity to Assist Asylum-seeking Refugees
Volunteers are needed to assist with several needs – greeting refugees as they exit ICE buses, providing a hot meal on arrival, arranging donations of clothing, and occasional hosting of families not having family members or contacts in the U.S. More host churches are needed as the handful of hosting churches are stretched to the limit.
“Something Like Home”
St. Mark’s UMC, Tucson AZ is hosting a special event Sunday afternoon, January 27th, 2019, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson. Noor Alsabahi, a Syrian refugee, will be sharing her story in film and in person.
Help Support The Inn Project
St. Mark’s UMC, Tucson AZ is hosting a special event Sunday afternoon, January 27th, 2019, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson. Noor Alsabahi, a Syrian refugee, will be sharing her story in film and in person.
Proposed Rule Change on Public Charge
Arizona Justice For Our Neighbors | Ella Rawls, Esq. The Department of Homeland Security has announced a proposed rule changing the current framework which immigration officials must use when determining whether an immigrant is likely to become a “public charge.” As...
Sharing God’s Love at the Mexican Border
Pastor Raul Velazquez and his wife Maritza Velazquez-Corta of El Mesias UMC, bring food, blankets, and hope to those who have traveled far and are waiting in long lines at the border. Watch the short video story produced by United Methodist Communications. Then share your ministry story with DSC Communications.
Arizona JFON Volunteer Training and Information Session
Join Arizona JFON staff and volunteer leadership and learn about the immigration legal services, educational opportunities, and advocacy work that AZJFON is engaged in by attending the volunteer training and information session at New Hope UMC, 6740 S. Santa Clara...
Faith Action for Children on the Move
By Faith Action for Children on the Move | Global Partners Forum held in Rome on October 16-19, 2018. We believe that no child should be forced to flee their home. No child on the move should be subjected to violence. Yet 28 million children are away from their homes...
Missionary Assigned to the Western Jurisdiction for Hispanic/Latino Ministry
Rev. Elizabeth (Liz) Marrero is a missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church serving as coordinator of the Western Jurisdiction’s Hispanic/Latino Ministry work. Commissioned at the Peninsula-Delaware Conference session in...
A Tour of The Inn Project
This video tour is available for you to share with your congregation, friends, and family to enlighten others about what The Inn Project is, the people that this ministry serves, and what we can all do to support this critical ministry.
A sister is born for a time of adversity
This week's video about The Inn Project is Chelsea Privette's reflection on what she knows about the people who cross the border. She asks, "What will we do? Will we welcome them with drink and food and clothes? Will we visit them in detention? Will we care for them...
