Blog: Meet the team
Blog articles from JRS UK
Accompaniment: a mutual blessing
04 February 2022
As Nick moves on for JRS, he shares some reflections on four years accompanying refugee friend.
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Accompanying Little Amal
29 October 2021
As the UK welcomes Little Amal, Ruth shares the serendipitous joys of meeting her.
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Running to accompany refugees
30 September 2021
As the London Marathon approaches this weekend, Nick shares his motivations for running for JRS
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“The impact of a listening ear and a functioning bike”
23 June 2021
Miriam shares the impact of your donations to the refugee friends’ hardship fund.
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“Small encounters that leave me changed by the end of the day”
09 April 2021
Mikhael & Sam reflect on encountering refugees, and the joy of humble tasks at JRS
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Video: What’s it like to host a refugee guest with JRS UK?
22 January 2021
"It was just such a privilege to have somebody around."
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40 years of “great blessings”
14 November 2020
We give thanks for 40 years of boundless friendship, solidarity and community at JRS UK
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New Open Writing Space: interview with Laila Sumpton
16 July 2020
"A good writer asks lots of questions"
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“Ignatian spirituality inspires action in the world around us”
12 June 2020
Nick reflects on JRS UK's digital collaboration with St Beuno's Jesuit Spirituality Centre
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Volunteers’ Week 2020: “I try to be a friend to them”
04 June 2020
Being a JRS emotional support & befriending volunteer brings worry, but also joy says Chris
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