During June, across two Sundays, churches across the world recognise Refugee Sunday. Refugee Sunday aligns with World Refugee Week, which in 2025 is themed around diversity in community, emphasising the vital role community plays in all our lives.

Jude Simion, an elder at Heartbeat Church (formerly Regents Park Baptist Church) also serves as the  Executive Director of Philoi Global, which works with refugees and asylum seekers across the world. Philoi Global responds to the humanitarian gaps of persecuted minorities through relief, relocation and resettlement.

To find out more about Philoi Global visit their website or contact Jude at jude@philoiglobal.org. If you’re looking for a way to help your church engage in Refugee Sunday, resources are available at http://www.iwas.live/, a partner of Philoi Global.