Join us the night before World Refugee Day as we gather with Belong Church on June 19 from 7-8:30 for an interfaith vigil, where you can hear from a refugee about her story, be prayerful with and inspired by faith leaders, and hear about tangible next steps of engagement available in the local arena to engage your voice and spirit.

Then on June 20th, celebrate World Refugee Day at the Celebration Rally at the Colorado State Capitol building from 10a – Noon.

Each year on World Refugee Day people around the globe gather to honor the spirit and courage of millions of refugees worldwide. In Colorado we will pause to recognize the contributions refugees make to our state, the talents they bring, and celebrate the many partnerships that make our state a welcoming place for newcomers.

The celebration will include music, dancing, refugee speakers and much more!

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a foster parent or how YOU can help kids and young adults in the child welfare system? Come join us for an informal session on just what it takes to be a foster parent. At Lutheran Family Services, we believe that you CAN be a foster parent and we will be with you every step of the way.

For more information and to register, please contact us at sheila.simons@lfsrm.org or 303-217-5869. One-on-one meetings can also be arranged to work around your busy schedule.

Having adequate support is essential when fostering. If you’re feeling isolated because of your fostering situation, these meetings are a place to discover you are far from alone. The meetings are a safe space for foster parents to share experiences, learn new skills to help cope with seemingly unique situations, and feel understood because many others will have gone through similar experiences. Parents in the group have been through a gamut of emotions at different points in the fostering process, and they can help you understand how to navigate through challenging times.

For more information contact us at 303.217.5858 or fostercentral@lfsrm.org.