The team working with Mediterranean Hope and the Humanitarian Corridors .
I serve congregations in Palermo ( La Noce ), Trapani and Marsala , with a particular focus on Essere Chiese Insieme [ Being Church Together ] – our commitment to ‘ doing church together ’ despite cultural , ethnic and linguistic differences . Together with our daughters , we engage the reality of migration both personally and professionally here in Sicily – a ‘ bridge ’ between Europe and Africa .
Many people ask us how they can be involved in the work here and the answer is quite simple : Pray , Learn , and Donate .
Pray : The journey is dangerous , and those who are fortunate enough to survive it are often faced with nearly insurmountable difficulties as they seek to establish a life for themselves and their families .
Learn : There is an immense amount of inflammatory and erroneous information coming from otherwise respectable and reliable sources . Every migrant / refugee / asylum-seeker is a human being created in the image of God . Learn their stories , and do not be silent when you hear others portray them as sub-human .
Donate : Help is expensive : food , clothing , housing , documents – all cost money . Italy has done exceptionally well , but they are a small country with a struggling economy . Trusted organizations like Pellegrino della Terra , the Diaconal Centre of La Noce , and Mediterranean Hope are doing their best , but cannot do it alone .
Rev Tim TenClay
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