What Does It Mean to Truly Accompany Our Immigrant Neighbors?
Accompaniment is a ministry of presence—walking alongside our immigrant neighbors with humility, care, and faithfulness. This page gathers resources and learning opportunities to support churches and leaders as they reflect on what accompaniment looks like in their local contexts.
Vital Conversations on Immigration
A monthly Zoom gathering that invites pastors and church leaders into guided conversation, theological reflection, and shared learning around immigration and accompaniment. These gatherings are designed to support ongoing formation rather than provide prescriptive answers.
Upcoming Webinars
Responding to Our Immigrant Neighbors: What Is Accompaniment?
Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am via ZOOM
https://riotexas.zoom.us/meeting/register/QKRk2eCcQuGdp4t5FC5y4Q
Responding to Our Immigrant Neighbors: What Is Accompaniment?
Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am via ZOOM
https://riotexas.zoom.us/meeting/register/9gY4IymzRLSQkjYaZTXqXw
View the Rio Texas Conference Calendar to see when the next “What does it mean to truly accompany our immigrant neighbors?” virtual gathering is taking place.
For additional information, contact Abel Vega, Director of Mission, Service & Justice Ministries for the Rio Texas Conference, at avega@riotexas.org.
Accompaniment: Teaching & Reflection Resources
What is Accompaniment (Presentation)
A teaching resource from a previous Rio Texas Conference Zoom gathering exploring accompaniment as a faithful response to immigration realities. This resource is intended to support reflection, discussion, and ongoing formation for churches and ministry leaders.
🔗 What is Accompaniment? Workshop Slide Deck from November 15, 2025.
This resource may be used for personal reflection, small groups, or leadership teams.
Court Accompaniment Training & Resources
The church is called to bear witness and offer presence in moments of vulnerability. These resources support individuals and congregations discerning how to engage in court accompaniment with care and integrity.
🔗 Courtroom Observations Training from the American Bar Association (online)
🔗 Called to Court Accompaniment: English Version | Spanish Version