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This is a curated list of gifts that support refugee and immigrant owned businesses, or gifts that teach about the refugee experience.     Epimonia Bracelets A Minneapolis-based refugee-owned business that turns recycled life jackets worn by refugees and reclaimed on the beaches of Greece into bracelets

The US Will Re-Open to Refugees. Is the U.S. Church Ready? The church has a tremendous opportunity as refugee resettlement is restored. By Matthew Soerens This article originally appeared in Christianity Today on November 18, 2020 Though evangelical Christians, like the rest of the nation, were profoundly

The Story of Refuge: A Conversation with Jessica Goudeau Video and Resources from October 27, 2020   Our Speaker: Jessica Goudeau is the author of After the Last Border: Two Families and the Story of Refuge in America, which was named a New York Times Editors’ Choice

For years, Wooddale Church has partnered with Arrive Minnesota to welcome refugee families with open arms. Why is refugee ministry so important? How should we think about refugees in our politically charged climate? What is the heart of God as it relates to refugees? What is the

Video and Slide Resources from Refugees and Our Response webinar on September 29, 2020  Recap: This timely seminar highlighted a Christian’s responsibility toward our nation’s refugees and immigrants. Offering data, commentary and a biblical perspective, Ms. Yang shared how Christians can align with God’s heart for

On Friday, September 25 Arrive Ministries showed Free Burma Rangers at Westwood Church in St. Cloud. The award winning documentary tells the true story of a remarkable family compelled by Christ to bring hope to the front lines of war. The film covers the longstanding civil war

Serving refugee neighbors through arts and crafts Arrive Ministries welcomes Salem Arts Exchange Sewing as our newest program area in the Twin Cities. Through this partnership, we are committed to serving our refugee neighbors through the universal language of arts and crafts. “Adding Salem Arts Exchange Sewing

Order takeout from an immigrant-owned restaurant Here’s a resource on how to support an immigrant-owned restaurant! Some of our staff favorites include: Minneapolis: Marhaba Grill – South Minneapolis Gorkha Palace – NE Minneapolis Harry Singh’s Caribbean Restaurant – South Minneapolis Emily’s Lebanese Delicatessan – NE Minneapolis Daalo Hilaac Restaurant – South Minneapolis