by Linda Bredvik | Jan 20, 2026
Mindful donations center on guarding the dignity of the guests in a church’s refugee and migrant program while communicating thoughtfully with your community and donors, according to Desiree Townley, who recently gave a Community of Practice sessions for coordinators who are heading projects funded by the Convocation Refugee Grant Program (CRGP) across Europe.
by Linda Bredvik | Jan 18, 2026
“Fragrance is always inviting. Fragrance reaches out, it can reach out to people who are not expecting fragrance to come,” said Fr. Vinod Victor. And being a fragrant presence in the southern German city of Freiburg is the aim of an extensive refugee outreach program developed by the Anglican Church Freiburg using a grant from the Convocation Refugee Grant Program (CRGP).
by Linda Bredvik | Oct 10, 2025
Art Class Project (Kunstpause) started with two small classes at St. Augustine’s of Canterbury (Wiesbaden) in 2024 and has grown to seven different classes that host over 60 people each week in just a year and a half. “We are excited that we can provide a space for...
by Linda Bredvik | Oct 3, 2025
Migrants and immigrants have always been an integral part of the Convocation. However, the sustained upward trend in immigration to Europe means that our parishes must find new ways to identify and provide services to respond to the growing needs. In 2023, the...
by Linda Bredvik | Oct 1, 2025
The Academy of Parish Leadership (APL) met at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Geneva on 19-20 September for a training weekend focused on the refugee crisis. Eighteen participants shared insights from existing projects while working to establish a framework to identify...
by Socorro Heepe | Jul 2, 2025
CRGP Field ReportsThe following is a field report conducted by the administration team of the Convocation Refugee Grant Program. The CRGP Team travels to the project sites around Europe at least once a year to check in on project status, support the local project...
