AGC Refugee Sponsorship Initiative

For AGC Churches with Questions

This is the place to take a first look at Canada's Private Sponsorship of Refugees program
to see if this is something you and your church could be involved in,
to put hands and feet to God's call to care for strangers and our brothers and sisters in Christ
... to loose the cords of injustice.

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The Sponsorship Process in a Nutshell

Granted, it will be a fairly large nutshell, but in terms of what happens first and who does what, this article will provide you with a run-down of the process from initial inquiries to resettlement. Getting Started If you wonder whether…

Common Refugee Myths Debunked

Some people in North America have ill-informed ideas about refugees. It is not uncommon to hear a comment like the ones below. Perhaps you have heard or been asked about some of these same issues. The following are a compilation of common…

Bible Studies, Books and Media Links

For those who want to inform and position themselves to be a voice for truth in refugee crisis conversations, there are Bible studies, books and documentaries available. This listing will be updated as new material is discovered. If you…

Why Sponsor a Refugee?

As Canadians, we have had the privilege as citizens and permanent residents since 1979 to sponsor refugees, to make a way for those who have been forced from their homes to start a new life in Canada. Refugee sponsorship is a time,…

Welcome the Stranger

A Canadian Church Guide to Welcoming Refugees The EFC and its partners in the Refugee Resettlement Initiative (which includes the AGC) have produced this new practical resource to help private sponsors welcome and settle individuals and…

Refugee Sponsorship Programs

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada currently offers three different opportunities for Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs) or their Constituency Groups (CGs) to sponsor refugees. A person can only be considered a refugee if they…