Church Partnerships

Lutheran Church Bodies

The history of LIRS is rooted in Lutheran congregations helping Lutheran refugees fleeing the terror of World War II. Through the years Lutherans have expanded their efforts to help resettle people of other religions and all races. Many congregations still sponsor refugees and offer other services for immigrants and refugees in their areas.

The LIRS bylaws establish relations with three U.S. Lutheran church bodies—the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Latvian Lutheran Church in America and the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. The churches have representation on the LIRS Board of Directors.

Other Church Agencies

The Presbyterian Church USA partners with LIRS to provide asylum and immigration grants to organizations across the country. Read more about the asylum and immigration grant program.

Wheat Ridge Ministries is an independent Lutheran charitable organization that exists to help Lutherans seed new ministries of health and hope, in the name of the healing Christ. LIRS partners with Wheat Ridge to provide Good Samaritan Fund grants to churches engaged in social ministry to immigrants. Read more about the Good Samaritan Fund and Wheat Ridge.