All Are Invited to Hear First-Hand Account of A Refugee’s Story

The stories of refugees around our planet are part of a never-ending news cycle, but what does the story truly look like in our own communities here in New Jersey? What is it like to decide to flee your home and leave behind everything you have ever known? All are welcome to participate in a free education program at the Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township (PCCT – 240 Southern Boulevard, Chatham) on Sunday, September 30 at 11:15 a.m. Come listen, learn, and get to know more about Duha, her family, and how they have made a new and different home here in New Jersey thanks to the help of RAMP (Refugee Assistance Morris Partners).

RAMP is a nonprofit coalition of faith-based organizations dedicated to helping families from Middle Eastern refugee camps transition to productive lives here in Morris County. Working with Church World Service, RAMP has sponsored two families. Duha’s family was the first to arrive in 2016. As a member organization of RAMP, PCCT has provided both volunteer and financial support to these families during their transition, and several of our members continue to volunteer at RAMP.

There will be ample time for questions. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to gain insight into the plight that millions across the globe are facing and how one family went from terrible suffering and turbulence to a life of security and happiness.

This adult education opportunity is part of Faith Forward, a new weekly program following worship each Sunday that incorporates service events, encourages adult learning, and provides additional time to connect with one another. Nursery care will be available for children up to age 4, and special activities are planned for children through grade 5.

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The Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township is an inviting, multi-generational congregation that celebrates the glory of God through faith, fellowship and service. Drawing members from three counties and more than 20 communities, the Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township is a family of faith open to diverse perspectives. There’s something for everyone at PCCT to connect with people and grow in faith, including a variety of music groups, Christian education programs, mid-week events and gatherings, as well as many social outreach projects in the community that address hunger, homelessness and recovery from disaster or other crises. All are welcome to attend Sunday worship services at 10 a.m. located at 240 Southern Boulevard in Chatham. For more information, please visit www.pcct-nj.org or call the church office at (973) 635-2340.

Photo credit: Holy Family Chapel in Convent Station in January, 2018.