seattle chRISTIANS organizing project (SCOP) in collaboration with captain james' studio'S opendoor INITIATIVE welcomes you to:
FROM FAITH TO ACTION | faithful immigrant advocacy EVENT
FEATURING MATHENGE'S ART: A REFLECTION OF AN INWARD 7 YEARS LONG JOURNEY AS AN ASYLUM SEEKER ACROSS 3 CONTINENTS & IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY SESSION
Thursday February 27th, 2025 | 7-9pm at Overlake Christian Church
Address | 9900 Willows Rd NE, Redmond, WA 98052
Snacks will be served from 6:00pm | Parking Available
An immersive experience through visual art, faithful reflection, story telling of those seeking refuge and immigrant Advocacy Session| 'From Fear to Action' is an invitation to us a Christians to stand with the the immigrants community with compassionate and action
as we advocate for their needs. (Matt 25:35-40)
What to expect:
Engage with Powerful Art: Experience Mathenge’s 7 original masterpieces from the How Great Thou Art series, reflecting his seven-year inward journey as an asylum seeker across three continents.
Creating a meaningful Art Together: Add your own brushstrokes to a collaborative mural, symbolizing Jesus as the light of welcome.
Hearing Inspiring Stories: Connect with asylum seekers as they share their journeys of resilience and hope.
Reflecting and taking Action: Engage in moments of prayer and learn how you can support asylum seekers through the OpenDoor Initiative and through the SCOP advocacy effort..
Join us in building a Christian Community in Seattle that reflects Christ’s love and compassion.
Immigrant's Stories
Art Reflection
Faithful Advocacy
Be part of a movement to welcome, support, and uplift those seeking refuge.
And see you at the event!
Event Address
9900 Willows Rd NE, Redmond, WA 98052
Contact
Email:[email protected]
Hours
Thursday, February 27th, 2025 – 7:00pm – 9:00pm
GOSPEL OUTREACH MISSION THROUGH ART | 'The Guiding Star of Welcome' Events
The Guiding Star of Welcome is a national campaign that combines art exhibitions, storytelling , and biblical truths to inspire churches and communities to reflect Christ’s love by welcoming asylum seekers, refugees, and immigrants.
