Hello!

You are receiving this email as someone who has engaged with and/or expressed an interest in the NC Synod Bishop's Challenge which encourages congregations to embrace the gospel call to welcome the stranger. The goal is for 70% of the synod's 190 congregations to engage in refugee resettlement efforts by December 2023.

The NC Synod's Immigration & Refugee Ministry Team is excited to invite you to participate in our 2022 Fall Book Study on They Are Us: Lutherans and Immigration!

They Are Us offers “a thoughtful and timely look at the Christian calling to Welcome the Stranger” and compliments the work of congregations engaging in the Bishop’s Challenge!

All are welcome to participate, there are no prerequisites for registration. This study is for anyone with curiosity for better understanding the work of welcoming the stranger, no matter whether you can attend every session or not.

They Are Us Book Study Registration

October 20 - November 17

Thursdays 7:00 - 8:15 p.m. EST | Zoom

On Thursday, October 20, the NC Synod Immigration & Refugee Ministry Team will host the opening session with author & pastor Stephen Bouman who will discuss the highlights and key takeaways from the Introduction and Chapter 1.

Reading the Introduction & Chapter 1 in advance is recommended but not required.

Click Here to Register by Tuesday, October 18!

Ordering They Are Us

You may order They Are Us from Fortress Press or other sellers listed.

SPECIAL GIVEAWAYS

One free copy of They Are Us will be provided to each NC Synod congregation that registers!

Giveaways will be available for registered congregations to pickup at the synod's Fall Convocation, October 10-12, or mailed afterward.

They Are Us Book Study Schedule

Five consecutive Thursdays from 7:00 - 8:15 p.m. EST

October 20 Kick-Off: Introduction & Chapter 1 with author Stephen Bouman
October 27 Chapters 2 & 3
November 3 Chapters 4 & 6 with Mary Campbell, Program Director of AMMPARO
November 10 Chapters 5 & 7
November 17 Chapter 8 + Q&A with author Stephen Bouman

Each week on Tuesday, registered participants will receive an email reminder with the Zoom link!

Frequently Asked Questions

If you know someone who would like to join this study, invite them to Register Here.
The Zoom link will be the same each week.
You will receive a reminder email each Tuesday prior to the Thursday session.
Racial Justice Network members will have access to recordings of these sessions through their online platform. If you would like to access those sessions, you may join the RJN here (a 12-month membership).
More questions? Email Carissa Abraham.

They Are Us | NC Synod, ELCA | 704-633-4861 | nclutheran.org