Evanston faith communities provide housing for migrants

After attending a training on faith communities helping with the migrant crisis, Grace Lutheran Church congregant Nancy Mathyer proposed hosting a migrant family in the church. The congregation took it to a vote in October 2023, and the measure passed with overwhelming support. “Part of Grace Lutheran Church is putting our faith into action courageously,”...

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