Discussion platform - Theological reflection on migration
The Global Platform is an experiment in theological reflection and analysis around a chosen issue each year. For 2007, the issue was migration. A discussion platform is an opportunity to participate through sharing theological reflection on migration - stories, Bible studies, methodologies, statements and questions - and responding to what others have posted.
The views expressed in this forum do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policy of the World Council of Churches.
The Global Platform is an experiment so it is important that we learn from what we do. This document sets out some of what we have learnt about the process in general and theological reflection on migration in particular.
Attached File: Major_Learnings_from_the_2007_Global_Platform_Process.pdfThis reflection by Annemarie Dupré is based on her experience with the Churches Commission for Migrants in Europe.
Attached File: What_role_does_religion_play_in_the_migration_process_.pdfThis was prepared by Ralf Geissier for the Churches Commission for Migrants in Europe.
Attached File: Theological_and_ethical_answers_to_the_challenge_of_flight_and_asylum.pdfThis is a presentation by Annemarie Dupré from the Conference on World Mission and Evangelism.
Attached File: _fellow_citizens_with_the_saints__and_of_the_household_of_God__Black_and_Migrant_Christians_in_Europe.pdfThis collection of prayers,litanies, suggested hymns and sermon ideas comes from Refugee & Immigration Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), USA
This is a paper prepared by the
Refugee & Immigration Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), USA
This document has been produced by the Christian Council of Sweden.
Attached File: 071010_Christian_Council_of_Sweden_This_is_what_we_want.pdfThis comes from the Migration Unit of the Reformed Churches
Berne-Jura-Solothurn, Switzerland
A Bible study contributed by the Church of Norway
Attached File: 31_THE_BIBLE_AND_THE_STRANGER.pdfA Bible study contributed by the Church of Norway
Attached File: 27_THE_JUDGEMENT_OF_THE_NATIONS.pdfA Bible study contributed by the Church of Norway
Attached File: 26_THE_JOURNEY_TO_EMMAUS.pdfA Bible study contributed by the Church of Norway
Attached File: 25_THE_STORY_OF_THE_WEDDING_FEAST.pdfA Bible study contributed by the Church of Norway
Attached File: 24_THE_FLIGHT_INTO_EGYPT.pdfA Bible study contributed by the Church of Norway
Attached File: 23_THE_STORY_OF_RUTH.pdfA Bible study contributed by the Church of Norway
Attached File: 22_THE_STORY_OF_MOSES.pdfA Bible study contributed by the Church of Norway.
Attached File: 21_THE_STORY_OF_JOSEPH.pdfThis contribution is from the Church of Norway from a resource document for the Church on asylum and refugee policy, Oslo, October 2005
Attached File: When_did_we_see_you_a_stranger_and_take_you_in_.pdfThe 2007 conference of the British and Irish Association for Mission Studies was on the theme STRANGERS IN OUR MIDST: MIGRATION AND MISSION. This submission from Philip Thomas contains the preliminary discussion on the theme.
Attached File: Biamslist__preliminary_discussion_towards_2007_Conference_on_Mission_and_Migration.pdfThis has been offered by Clare Amos.
Attached File: Exhausted_woman.pdfThis theological/Biblical process has been offered by Sister Loreto Conroy
Attached File: Theological_Reflection_process_-_Bringing_a_refugee_displaced_person_issue_into_dialogue_with_a_biblical_text..pdfThis is the Keynote Address given by Jim Winkler,General Secretary, United Methodist Board of Church & Society to the California Pacific Annual Conference Immigration Event
April 21, 2007, Los Angeles, California
The issue of migration is a hot issue in Swiss politics. This research has been undertaken by Chloé Bregnard Ecoffey.
Attached File: Asylum_in_Switzerland__a_challenge_for_the_church.pdfThis is a report from the World Student Christian Federation
Inter-regional Migration Program
Mexico City, Lutheran Center,
12th to the 21st of September 2007
This has been offered by Ronnie Moodley,Refugee and Migrant Forum, London.(International Bureau)
"This report was put together by Community organisers working with the grassroots movement of Refugees and Migrants Forum in the United Kingdom and with collaboration of activists working internationally. Our theological reflection is based on the political, social and economical analysis of commitment faith and a struggle to achieve justice, in God’s call to mission as a form of Christian Witness."
This speech on the challenges of migration was given in the Cameroon by Christoph Stückelberger.
Attached File: Defis_de_la_migration_-_pistes_ethiques.pdfThis is a listing of Biblical passages prepared by Noel Connolly.
Does anyone want to add to this list or challenge some of the choices?
This is a reflection on the movement of peoples by Rev. Daniel Calero Davyt
Attached File: Motion_-_an_important_part_of_the_human_condition.pdf"Sanctuary for refugees? A guide for congregations" was prepared by Justice, Global, and Ecumenical Relations of the United Church of Canada.
This reflection was received from Auistralia.
Attached File: Theological_reflection_on_refugees.pdfFinding Sanctuary: Migration, Community and the Churches is the theme chosen for the first of WCC’s new Global Platform for theological reflection and analysis.
The Global Platform Core Group chose the theme of migration as the first to be considered as, in its various forms and effects, it is a global reality. In some places fear motivates migration, in others migrant people are feared. Churches are challenged by migration not only to respond in advocacy and service but also in their own self-understanding as faith communities. There are many ecumenical partners responding to issues of migration but more theological reflection is necessary.
This Global Platform will be organised in close cooperation with other WCC programmes, especially that of Migration and Social Justice.
In order for the Global Platform to work, we need share information about theological reflections on migration that are taking place – stories, Bible studies, methodologies, statements and questions. This year we only have a short lead in time to the meeting of the Global Platform (26-29 November 2007) so please share what you have and join in the discussion.
We will be posting several written contributions already received by email.
Welcome to the WCC Global Patform for theological reflection and analysis. We hope that you will subscribe to the discussion platform and participate.
The Global Platform is an experiment in theological reflection around a different issue each year. We will learn how to make it work most effectively as we do it. But we do know where we start from. The attached Concept Paper sets out our thinking and intentions. If it doesn't answer your questions about the Global Platform, please ask them.
We look forward to your participation.