Last week we explained when and how Mission Council began to question what it means to “welcome” refugees and immigrants, given the national narrative. This week we’ll share a little about what the combined task group from Giving & Mercy and Faith Sharing discovered in the local search for resources. Wichita is home to three… Read more REFUGEE MENTOR TRAINING – JULY 9 – More Information
Partners for Wichita is helping to combat childhood hunger this summer and they need your assistance to fill the gap between the Summer Food Program and school meals from August 1-12. Partners for Wichita, with Kansas Food Bank and others, has five sites where lunchtime meals will be available: Atwater, Colvin, Evergreen, the Stanley-Aley Neighborhood… Read more FILLING THE GAP – LUNCHES FOR KIDS
Wichita Habitat for Humanity has reserved 10 slots on Saturday, July 1 for the PVCC team. Please follow the instructions below to join the team: Visit the Wichita Habitat for Humanity event registration page http://cerv.is/m?0122rpvcc (This link will only display the events specifically reserved for our group). Select the desired event and follow the on-screen instructions… Read more WOMEN BUILD—STILL NEED HELP!
The Episcopal Migration Ministries has partnered with the International Rescue Committee for these World Refugee Day events. We can support the legal refugees and immigrants that have found their way to Wichita through these events featuring the artwork of the refugee artisans. Experience #WithRefugees Art Show being held at the WSU SHIFTSPACE Gallery (416 S.… Read more ONLY ONE CHANCE LEFT – #WITHREFUGEES ART SHOW
Join us Sunday, July 2, to celebrate the 4th of July in true PVCC family style! Final plans will be completed shortly and the details announced soon as quickly as we have them.
PVCC Women Build with Wichita Habitat for Humanity is Saturday, July 1 – to help: Visit the Wichita Habitat for Humanity event registration page http://cerv.is/m?0122rpvcc (This link will only display the events specifically reserved for our group). Select the desired event and follow the on-screen instructions to access the CERVIS registration system. For first time users… Read more WOMEN BUILD—STILL NEED HELP!
You might be wondering why the information about refugee/immigrant events and training in the Communicator recently. Mission Council began to question what it means to “welcome” refugees and immigrants early this year, especially given the national narrative. A combined task group from two Spirit Teams (Giving & Mercy and Faith Sharing) spent several months investigating… Read more REFUGEE MENTOR TRAINING – JULY 9
The Episcopal Migration Ministries has again partnered with the International Rescue Committee for these World Refugee Day events. We can support the legal refugees and immigrants that have found their way to Wichita through these events featuring the artwork of our refugee artisans. Experience #WithRefugees Art Show being held at the WSU SHIFTSPACE Gallery (416… Read more SAVE THESE DATES – #WITHREFUGEES ART SHOW
Our friends at New Hope Christian Church tell us that there are two traditions to explain the origin of Father’s Day. According to one tradition, Sonora Smart Dodd wanted to honor her father, who had raised her as a single parent. So, on July 19, 1909, in Spokane, Washington, she organized a tribute to her… Read more Father’s Day & Gay Pride & Family
These events will be held at the WSU SHIFTSPACE Gallery (416 S. Commerce #102) where artwork of our refugee artisans will be featured. The Episcopal Migration Ministries has again partnered with the International Rescue Committee for the World Refugee Day events. Experience #WithRefugees Art Show and support the legal refugees and immigrants that have found… Read more Enjoy While Donating!!!