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Episcopal Migration Ministries’ Rainbow Initiative

The Rainbow Initiative was founded by Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM) in order to focus specific attention on LGBTQ+ people who have fled their homelands in search of safety. Its goals are to ensure that everything EMM does is fully welcoming of LGBTQ+ people, and to build and resource international networks of partners dedicated to providing visibility and direct aid to LGBTQ+ newcomers. Currently, EMM's network of Rainbow Initiative Congregations and Communities (RICs) includes 28 members throughout the United States and in Europe.
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Identity & Inclusive Services

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Welcoming LGBTQ+ Newcomers: Practical Tools and Tips

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This blog post is a complement to the June 25, 2024 webinar entitled “Creating Inclusive Spaces for LGBTQ+ Community in Newcomer Services.” It expands the content of the webinar and offers a deep dive into promoting feelings of welcoming and belonging; cultivating intersectional and trauma-informed practices; and building partnership and organizational capacity to serve LGTBQ+ […]

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Identity & Inclusive Services

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Gender Equality

Proud to Welcome All: Community Education About LGBTQ+ Newcomers at Pride and World Refugee Day Events

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The Rainbow Initiative, a program of Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM), focuses on supporting LGBTQ+ individuals who have fled their home countries seeking safety. With a network of 28 Rainbow Initiative Congregations and Communities (RICs) across the United States and Europe, EMM aims to create a welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ newcomers and provide them with visibility […]

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