Welcoming the Stranger (June 14, 2026)

This week, Pastor Magrey deVega begins our new series, Faith 250, by exploring Emma Lazarus’ poem The New Colossus and the biblical call to welcome the stranger. Looking at the immigrant stories woven throughout scripture—from Abraham to the Israelites and even Jesus himself—we are reminded that our faith calls us to treat every person with dignity and sacred worth. As our nation marks its 250th anniversary, this message challenges us to consider how following Jesus shapes the way we love our ne