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April 2022
Of Ordinary Things – Exhibition
"Iraqi women in Oxfordshire share their life stories through art. Visit this exhibition curated by the Iraqi Women Art & War Group (IWAW) in Oxford. For more information: www.asylum-welcome.org/event/of-ordinary-things-exhibition/"
Find out more »June 2022
Have Heart, Take Heart Exhibition
" “Hello! I came to Oxford 83 years ago, a refugee from Nazi Germany - quite as terrible as Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq, etc. today. Here’s wishing you peace and prosperity in Oxford.” The 300 messages of welcome and support to refugees and asylum seekers in Oxfordshire that make up this exhibition send a powerful message that Oxfordshire refuses to turn our backs on refugees. Come and add your own message of solidarity to our growing collection."
Find out more »September 2022
Standing with refugees: Where are we and what’s next? – Online event for Thames Valley Christians
Many Christians and their churches across the Thames Valley are supporting refugees. Some have been engaging with refugees for years; for others it’s begun over the past year as people fleeing Afghanistan and Ukraine have arrived in our area. Some are working together with other local churches or community groups, others on their own; and the range of activity is amazing. Be part of this local network! Join with us and other local churches to: • Gain an overview from…
Find out more »Big Band evening in aid of Marlow Refugee Action
"We are excited to announce that Marlow’s BBO Big Band are holding an evening of terrific jazz, swing and big band music in aid of MRA. This event starts at 8:15 pm and will be held at The Royal British Legion in Marlow (next to the railway station). Tickets will be sold on the door for £8 each and there will be a raffle. We hope you can join us for what promises to be a fun evening!"
Find out more »November 2022
Welcome Conference
"This year from Friday 4 November to Saturday 5 November we are holding a special conference in Derby, to celebrate the impact of refugees in local churches across the UK. The Welcome Conference is also a place for churches to have a fresh conversation about the role of the Church in refugee integration in the UK. There will be seminars and workshops, resources and information, and an opportunity to come along as churches with refugees and asylum seekers in your…
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