“As United Methodists, we believe in the inherent dignity of every person and the sacredness of spaces that provide healing, learning, and worship.” The United Methodist Church Social Principles, The Political Community, Basic Rights and Freedoms, Section G.
The United Methodist Church affirms that welcoming the sojourner is central to our faith. The General Board of Church and Society has produced this resource for you and your congregation to live out this call for compassion and solidarity with the sojourner.
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Bible Study uses Biblical Perspective
The new Bible Study resource on immigration was written by Rev. Kendal McBroom, Church and Society’s Director of Civil and Human Rights, in collaboration with Dr. Robert Foster of the North Georgia Annual Conference and Senior Lecturer in Religion and New Testament at the University of Georgia.
The purpose of the study is for participants to engage, connect and discuss immigration from a Biblical perspective:
- To Recognize the Call to Being Hospitable
- To Understand the Principle of God’s Blessing Beyond Borders
- To Navigate Faithful Risk and Sacred Welcome
You can download the Immigration Bible Study PDF here or purchase it at a discount on the GBCS online store.
More GBCS Resources on Immigration Justice and Ways to Engage
Click on the titles below to access the resource.
Legislative Action Alert: Support the Sensitive Locations Act
Justice Takes Courage Podcast: U.S. Immigration
Position Statement: U.S. Immigration Policy and Migrant Mass Deportation
Migrant Accompaniment: A Guide to Supporting Immigrants & Migrants Globally
2025 Updated Faith and Facts Card: U.S. Immigration
One-Minute Advocacy Video Reel: U.S. Immigration
Solidarity with the Sojourner Webinar: Understanding U.S. Immigration and Our Call to Respond
To learn more about GBCS, visit our website www.umcjustice.org
This content was originally published by the General Board of Church and Society; republished with permission on ResourceUMC.org on June 9, 2025.
This story shows the impact of the World Service Fund—one of seven apportionment funds of The United Methodist Church—to connect our hearts and resources in mission around the world. Through this fund, the Church supports global ministries, discipleship, evangelism, education, and social justice work that transform lives and communities. Together, we share the love of Christ across boundaries and bring hope where it’s needed most.
When your church contributes faithfully to the World Service Fund, you help the whole Church live out God’s mission in every place.
