Jesus Was a Refugee
Episode 35 – January 8, 2020
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Shownotes
The Magi. The flight to Egypt. Baby Jesus in a cage and tragedy at the U.S./Mexico border. Reflections by Michiko Bown-Kai of East End United, Rev. Alexa Gilmour of Windemere United Church and Jenn McIntyre of Romero House. Music by The Nields.
Featured Musicians
The Nields – “Jesus Was a Refugee”
Reading No. 1
Matthew 2:1-12 The Visit of the Wise Men
Read by Rev. Anne Hoganson from Halifax, Nova Scotia
Reading No. 2
Matthew 2: 13-18 The Holy Family’s Flight to Egypt
Read by Rev. Alexa Gilmour from Toronto, Ontario
Reflection
Pilgrimage of delegates from the Canadian Sanctuary Network to an art installation at Eastminster United Church in Toronto, Ontario.
Links:
Canadian Sanctuary Network
East End United Regional Ministry
Romero House
Windemere United Church
Media:
With gratitude to:
Rev. Stephen Milton of Lawrence Park Community Church and Soul Table for capturing the interview audio for this segment.
Michiko Bown-Kai and Jane Sanden for creating such a stirring nativity scene.
Rev. Alexa Gilmour and Jenn McIntyre for sharing stories of witness and advocacy.
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