The Churches’ Refugee Network (CRN) met on 28 January 2026. The CRN chair, Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin, oversaw a busy programme that primarily focused on Community Sponsorship and church engagement. However, the meeting also included discussions on several immigration, asylum and refugee matters in Britain and Europe.
This briefing includes details of:
- Quaker Asylum and Refugee Network (QARN)
- Community Sponsorship, including the Irish context
- The Afghan Welcome Project (AWP)
- Your Local Pantry
- Churches’ Commission for Migrants in Europe (CCME)
- Church of Sanctuary
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CRN Briefing
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Bishop Rose, currently the Bishop of Dover in the Diocese of Canterbury, brings a wealth of experience in humanitarian leadership, advocacy and policy.
All the latest information, developments and activities linked to immigration, asylum and refugee issues.
