{"id":23669,"date":"2025-06-18T14:41:17","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T14:41:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/?p=23669"},"modified":"2025-06-18T14:41:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T14:41:17","slug":"5-questions-about-refugee-sabbath","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/5-questions-about-refugee-sabbath\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Questions About Refugee Sabbath"},"content":{"rendered":"

18 June 2025 | St Albans, UK [tedNEWS<\/em> with ADRA Europe]<\/p>\n

1. What is World Refugee Sabbath?<\/strong><\/p>\n

World Refugee Sabbath is a designated day, usually the Saturday before World Refugee Day (20 June), when Adventist churches and communities focus on raising awareness about refugees and asylum seekers. It\u2019s an opportunity to learn about their experiences, offer support, and advocate for their rights.<\/p>\n

2. What is this year\u2019s theme?<\/strong><\/p>\n

This year\u2019s theme is solidarity\u2014standing with refugees not only in words, but through meaningful action. Solidarity means truly listening to their voices, valuing their stories, and walking alongside them on their journey. It means working towards peace in places they\u2019ve had to flee, so that one day they can return safely. It also means creating spaces where they can rebuild their lives, and ensuring communities and nations have the tools they need to support and welcome them.<\/p>\n

3. What are ADRA Europe, TED, and EUD doing to mark the day?<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Europe, the Communication Departments of the Trans-European Division (TED) and Inter-European Division (EUD), together with the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) in Europe, have once again partnered to prepare a variety of resources to celebrate the resilience of refugees, including the Art Contest and Gala.<\/p>\n

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A powerful pencil drawing submitted by a 15\u201318-year-old entrant in this year\u2019s art competition, capturing the pain and resilience of a refugee child.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Because an image is worth a thousand words, the 2025 Art Contest, \u201cHear me. See me. Walk with me,\u201d invited young people from around the world to use their creativity to learn about, understand, and support those forced to flee their countries. This year, judges received 280 inspiring entries. You can watch the Art Gala here<\/a>, meet the young winners, and be inspired by their stunning works.<\/p>\n

ART Contest 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n