World Refugee Sunday
Love the stranger. Live the welcome.
Refugee Sunday is a call to prayer and action for those who travel the refugee highway seeking safety.
God’s Call
World Refugee Sunday is held annually on the Sundays before and after June 20 (UN World Refugee Day) to remember this need and to participate in prayer and action, responding in practical ways to God’s call to “love the stranger as yourself.”
Our team would love to come alongside your church as you mark World Refugee Sunday—whether that’s sharing a refugee update, delivering a message, or hosting a refugee information table to help your community respond in tangible ways.
We’ll help you shape something that fits your community.
We are called to welcome the stranger.
As the Church, we are inspired by God’s generous heart to love and welcome the refugee (Leviticus 19:33-34; Matthew 25:35).
Often, we don’t know how to do this well. Many of our congregations don’t have regular opportunities to connect with those who have been forcibly displaced or are seeking refuge. And when we do, cultural and language barriers can make it difficult to understand real needs and offer practical hospitality.
Our Invitation.
You don’t have to figure this out on your own.
For over 20 years, we’ve come alongside churches as they respond to this call—together welcoming more than 750 families and 1,900 individuals through housing, settlement support, and community care.
In 2026, we’re inviting your church to mark World Refugee Sunday—setting aside time to pray, learn, and take a clear step toward welcome.
To support you, we’ve created ready-made resources to help you engage your community with clear, practical next steps.
Resources to Help You Mark World Refugee Sunday
We’ve created simple, ready-to-use resources to help you lead your church in prayer, awareness, and practical response.
Whether you have five minutes or a full service, these resources will help you take a meaningful first step.
Everything here is ready for you to use this Sunday. No prep needed.
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Social Media Graphics
Ready-to-use graphics and suggested captions to help you raise awareness and invite your community to respond.
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Presentation Slides
A simple, ready-made slide deck with key messages and stats to help you guide your church through World Refugee Sunday.
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Citygate Vancouver
Gatherings and resources designed to help churches respond to refugee displacement through welcome, advocacy, housing support, and community care.
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Print & Other Materials
Newsletter blurbs, posters and other resources to help you inform and invite your congregation to respond.
Let’s help you take a meaningful next step.
Whether you’re planning a full service or just starting the conversation, our team would love to support your church. Email us at communications@journeyhomecommunity.ca