Join LSS-SW for a Refugee Services Webinar — November 14 at 11 a.m.

You’re invited to a special Refugee Services Update Webinar with Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest (LSS-SW) on Friday, November 14, at 11 a.m. This one-hour online event offers a chance to hear directly from LSS-SW leadership about the current state of refugee resettlement in the U.S. and how national and local developments continue to shape this vital ministry in Arizona.

Connie Phillips, President & CEO, and other key LSS-SW staff will share updates on:

  • How refugee resettlement is evolving and impacting Arizona communities

  • The ways LSS-SW continues to walk alongside refugee families

  • What’s ahead for refugee services in 2026

As a Partner in Action, your presence and participation help sustain this ministry of welcome. This webinar is an opportunity to stay informed, ask questions, and discover how your congregation or individual support continues to make a lasting difference for families rebuilding their lives in safety and hope.

When you register, you’ll have the chance to submit questions in advance. LSS-SW leaders will answer as many as possible during the session, acknowledging that some areas remain in flux as public policies evolve.

Register now to save your spot:

Click here to register on Zoom

Our Shared Call

As Lutherans, we affirm that welcoming the stranger is central to our faith and identity. Guided by God’s love, LSS-SW’s mission is to stabilize people during crisis and transition, build foundations where people can thrive, and preserve dignity and respect for the most vulnerable. Their vision—a future where all people can thrive—calls us to continue this work together.