(Download from the Theos website)
This new report, by George Lapshynov at Theos, explores the distinct and crucial role of churches in the integration of refugees and asylum seekers.
The report says that ‘despite migration dominating political discussions, the focus typically remains on reducing the number of migrants rather than on enabling those who have already arrived to settle and flourish.’
It draws on extensive interviews with church leaders, charities, and local authorities, to uncover the practical and relational ways churches help refugees find community in the UK.
Download the report
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From Strangers to Neighbours: The Church and the Integration of Refugees
The Churches Commission for Migrants in Europe (CCME) is recruiting a General Secretary.
15th - 21st Jun 2026
Challenging Hostility with Hospitality: Sanctuary Sunday is marked at the end of Refugee Week and aims to promote the Church of Sanctuary programme.
21st Jun 2026
Revd Dr Inderjit Bhogal discusses the many current pressing issues affecting the Church relating to those seeking refuge and asylum.
Union Chapel, the historic Congregational Church in Highbury, north London, has become the latest Church of Sanctuary.