Our Activities
Visit the Border Wall
Visit the border wall and see how it shapes the faces of both our cities in Mexico and the United States
Hike Mt. Cristo Rey
Reflect on the hardships of migration while participating in a Via Crucis, taking in the view of Mexico, New Mexico, and Texas
Prayer Outside the Courthouse and in the Desert
Pray for migrants and the humanitarian workers that serve them either during the local weekly prayer group outside of the immigration courthouse or out in the Chihuahuan Desert
Visit the Mission Trail
Visit the mission trail and see how the river and missions shaped the history of immigration and spirituality on the border
Visit Ciudad Juarez
(Optional)
Visit our sister city and learn about the Mexican side of immigration on the borderland
Learn About the History of El Paso
Learn about the rich history of the El Paso metropolitan area by exploring our oldest neighborhoods through guided tours by local historians and artists, and visiting museums in the downtown area
Go to White Sands
Visit a national park with breathtaking views to reflect and rest
Learn from Immigration Experts
Learn from Immigration attorneys, subject matter experts on migration, refugees, and asylum, community leaders;
JRS, and local NGOs that serve migrants and marginalized people
Practice Being the Good Samaritan
Collaborate with your peers in fun activities and experience the grace of Encounter in community
Interested in experiencing an Encuentro?
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