Refugee Orientation

Every year thousands of refugees enter our country—fleeing their homeland because their lives are in danger. Many of the refugees who come to America have had to leave their home in a matter of minutes and they escape with the clothing they’re wearing and no idea where they will go or to whom they will turn for help.  “It is very common for refugees to arrive with no understanding of our language and no idea how to start over,” said Scott Pederson of Willow Creek’s Extension Ministry.

Understand Other Cultures

On July 19, Willow Creek and Exodus World Service offered a Cross-Cultural and Refugee Orientation on Willow’s main campus in South Barrington. The Orientation targeted those with an interest in refugee ministry or those who have participated in refugee-related serving opportunities.

Participants gained a better understanding of different cultures and ways to connect with refugees—all with the hope of building long-term relationships with a refugee or refugee family.
           
Willow Learning Communities

The Cross-Cultural and Refugee Orientation is part of Willow’s ongoing learning communities, designed to engage people in an interactive, non-traditional learning style.
           

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