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Tijuana Full Day Service & Learning Trip
June 25, 2023 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Partner with your neighbors to care for refugees and migrants this summer! World Refugee Day (June 20, 2023) is a perfect time to seek out new opportunities to serve those far from the land they call home and cherished by God. As part of the Year of Service, partner with your congregation and engage in a service activity related to care for migrants and refugees. Scripture speaks to God’s affection for—and how God’s people are to care for—refugees and immigrants (often referred to as “strangers” in the Bible) over 50 times. Due to our proximity to the U.S.-Mexico border and the many services provided in metro San Diego, our diocese has a significant number of refugees and immigrants from Latin America as well as from around the globe. This is a great opportunity to be the church outside your church walls, to connect with your neighbors in service! Check out the Year of Service webpage to learn more.
Tijuana Full Day Service & Learning Trip – June 25, 2023 (space is limited)
20 spots available
Bring passport and wear comfortable shoes clothing.
Cost: $60 per person (the cost of this event includes transportation, meal, stipend for leaders and ensures others who cannot afford this cost can also attend)
Schedule
8:30am – Meet at Pedeast Border Crossing
9:30am – Walk to Deported Veterans office (10 minute walk); briefing on deported veterans
10:00am – tour Pedwest Border Crossing and Deportation area (100 yards away)
10:30am – Leave for Casa De Luz (LGBTQ shelter); tour shelter and assist with Border Church meal preparation at shelter
12:30pm – Leave for Friendship Park; help with meal and Border Church set up
1:30pm – Border Church Bi-National Communion Service
2:00pm – Help serve meal/lunch; interact with Border Church and migrant community
3:30pm – Assist with Border Church equiptment breakdown
4:00pm – Friendship Garden workshop and beautification (weeding, planting trees/shrubs)
5:00pm – Visit migrant shelter (TBD); tour shelter
6:00pm – Leave for Port of Entry and return to San Diego (border wait times vary)
