Invite Global Refuge’s Pastor-in-Residence for Winter–Spring 2026

The Rev. Eric C. Shafer

The Rev. Eric C. Shafer serves as the volunteer Pastor in Residence for Global Refuge. As part of this ministry, he visits ELCA congregations in the Sierra Pacific Synod to share about the work of Global Refuge—ideally preaching in worship and leading an adult forum before or after the service.

Pr. Eric is now scheduling Sunday morning visits for 2026. If your congregation is interested in hosting him on any of the following Sundays — December 28; January 4, 11, 18, 25; February 1 & 8; or any Sunday in March — please contact him at ericcshafer@hotmail.com. He is able to visit congregations anywhere in the synod, though he does ask for some financial support to help cover travel expenses.

Global Refuge partners with congregations across the country to support refugees, immigrants, and asylum seekers through welcome, resettlement, and long-term integration. Learn more at globalrefuge.org.