June 20th

World Refugee Day is commemorated every year on June 20th.  It is an occasion to honour forcibly displaced people around the globe; celebrate their strength, courage, and resilience; and build empathy and understanding of their plight.  Canadian Lutheran World Federation encourages prayer for those who have had to flee their homes and those working for justice and peace for refugees and displaced families around the world.

“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” — Matthew 25: 35