# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Called to Journey, Called to Welcome: A Biblical Perspective on Immigration
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am – Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Explore biblical stories of immigration while reflecting on their theological and practical implications for the church today through a curriculum developed by The United Methodist Church’s General Board of Church and Society. Class sessions will combine biblical reflection with thoughtful dialogue around founding American documents and UMC resources to develop a better understanding of the current challenges surrounding immigration in the United States.

This is one class that meets for six alternating weeks on Thursdays 9/10, 9/24, 10/8, 10/22, 11/5, 11/19 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at our Faith Mission Campus located at 3701 NE 15th St, Gainesville, FL 32609

Class is free of charge, registration is required.  There is a book associated with this course: 
Building Beloved Community: The Courage to Love in the Face of Tyranny, Abingdon Press, 2025.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/called-to-journey-called-to-welcome-a-biblical-perspective-on-immigration/200030563773305
- **Event Categories**: workshops, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Gainesville
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 3701 NE 15th St, Gainesville, FL 32609-2491, United States
- **lat**: 29.68672
- **long**: -82.30526
- **full address**: 3701 NE 15th St, Gainesville, FL 32609-2491, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Called to Journey, Called to Welcome: A Biblical Perspective on Immigration being held?
  - **A:** Called to Journey, Called to Welcome: A Biblical Perspective on Immigration takes place on Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am to Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am at 3701 NE 15th St, Gainesville, FL 32609-2491, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Called to Journey, Called to Welcome: A Biblical Perspective on Immigration?
  - **A:** Called to Journey, Called to Welcome: A Biblical Perspective on Immigration is organized by Trinity United Methodist Church - Gainesville, FL.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Called to Journey, Called to Welcome: A Biblical Perspective on Immigration is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gainesville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Called to Journey, Called to Welcome: A Biblical Perspective on Immigration sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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