Events

Engaging with Refugees: Cross-Cultural Training

Thursday, November 20 – 6:30 pm-9:30 pm CDT

via Zoom

This training prepares volunteers to engage with refugees. It offers in-depth learning and activities to broaden understanding of who refugees are, how they get to the U.S., and what help they receive when they arrive. Learn about the culture(s) of many refugees who are arriving and how to navigate cross-cultural communication and friendship.

World Refugee Sunday

Sundays in June 

Churches across Chicagoland

Each year Christians around the world observe World Refugee Sunday in June—a meaningful time to bring awareness of God’s heart for refugees. Churches across Chicagoland are invited to partner with Exodus to recognize World Refugee Sunday, learn about the plight of refugees, and take the next step to serve refugees near you.

Celebration of Hope

Thursday Evening, April 16, 2026

Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace

At Celebration of Hope, our annual gala on April 16, 2026, you’ll hear unforgettable stories from courageous refugees who fled war and are building new lives in Chicagoland. You’ll experience the lasting difference your partnership makes for refugees as they find hope, help, and belonging alongside Exodus volunteers.

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