Kate Shermer

Today, the weather in our city is extremely cold, and yet many people from different religions and backgrounds came to the streets to protest. They protested against the use of

What is Happening to Refugees in Minnesota?

When it comes to discerning God’s heart, and how we can best align with it, we turn to Scripture. While you won’t find the words “refugee” or “immigrant” in many

Significant policy changes affecting the U.S. refugee admissions program since January 20, 2025. Halting all issuance of visas for Afghan nationals (Memo issued November 28, 2025): The State Department and USCIS have

Watching refugees present their final web development projects at their Arrive Ministries graduation moved me to tears. These students not only met all the project requirements but also infused their

A reflection on the impact of public transit and transportation design for our refugee and immigrant neighbors

The Story of Loss, Courage, and HopeWritten by an Arrive staff member and former Afghan refugee client On August 15, 2021, the world of Afghanistan collapsed in a single day.

In a recent digital literacy class with very beginner students, we had spent the first three quarters of class trying to get the students logged into their email accounts. Forgotten

Our Final Arrival Story Before the Suspension of the Refugee Resettlement Program

As we celebrate World Refugee Day on June 20, we are spotlighting ways for you to support our refugee and immigrant community with these immigrant-owned restaurant and coffee shop recommendations in the Metro area and Outstate Minnesota, sourced by our community.