Southwestern Texas Synod Migration Ministries

The Southwestern Texas Synod shares the longest border with Mexico of any synod in the ELCA. This unique geography joins us with individuals and families fleeing horrible circumstances in their home countries to seek asylum and a new life in the United States.

Vision Statement: In partnership with a network of organizations, to offer welcome, safety, and belonging to our migrant neighbors on their journey through direct service, education, and advocacy. 

Give to Border Relief at the Southwestern Texas Synod: Monetary donations will be used for Border Relief where it is needed the most and the current need is at Eagle Pass Frontera Ministries. As the need for border relief moves and changes, your donations will follow which may mean crossing ministries or synods. 

Education and Advocacy

LIRS ADVOCATE - LIRSConnect ; Congregational Resources | LIRS 
AMMPARO  AMMPARO - Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (elca.org)
Powerpoint from 2022 Synod Assembly
Debunking Myths about immigrants Ten Myths About Immigration | Learning for Justice
Cultural Resources Cultural Orientation Resource Exchange: Refugee resettlement resources (coresourceexchange.org)
Texas Impact Weekly Witness Podcast – Texas Impact | Human Migration – Texas Impact