The ELCA Wittenberg Center is proud to announce our upcoming webinar series in partnership with the ELCA AMMPARO team. The topic for this three-part series is Migration Justice. AMMPARO, the ELCA’s strategy for Accompanying Migrants with Protection, Advocacy, Representation and Opportunities, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
Session 1 will take place on Nov. 4, 2026 from 12-1:15pm (Chicago, CST, UTC-6) with the topic “The Theology of Welcome and Hospitality.” We will hear from AMMPARO Director Mary Campbell about the history and impact of AMMPARO. We will then hear from three Lutheran theologians about the theology of welcome and hospitality from biblical, practical, and contextual perspectives.
Session 2 will take place on Nov. 11, 2026 from 12-1:15pm (Chicago, CST, UTC-6) with the topic “Accompaniment in Practice.” We will hear from six partner organizations from six regions of the world (Latin America, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, and the Middle East) about how the work that they do to accompany and empower migrants and refugees.
Session 3 will take place on Nov. 18, 2026 from 12-1:15pm (Chicago, CST, UTC-6) with the topic “What’s Next? Accompanying our Neighbors.” We will hear from the ELCA’s AMMPARO, Advocacy, and Companion Synod teams to learn about what we and our faith communities can do to accompany immigrants and refugees. The goal of this session is to leave feeling inspired to take action.
Register now at: www.tinyurl.com/ELCAMigrationJustice
