The Winter Gala for Refugee Ministry is the brainchild of Transfiguration which began when a parishioner, the Rev. Casey Shobe and the Rev. Rebecca Tankersley visited Gateway of Grace and witnessed how the ministry serves refugees. Gateway of Grace takes care of refugees' immediate needs such as food, shelter, clothing and transportation as staff and volunteers begin the work of helping individuals from around the globe acclimate to their new world. The ministry offers classes to learn English, job skills, how to get around the city and other things people new to the country will need to know. They walk with them in their first days, weeks, months and years so they can succeed in their new life. 

At the gala Bishop Rob Price spoke about how important it is to care for immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers. He has made this kind of ministry a cornerstone of his Episcopacy. He has called for the entire diocese to call by name our brothers and sisters who are in immigration detention during Prayers of the People every Sunday.  

Also during the gala, a refugee from Iran shared her story as did a new immigrant from Columbia. The Rev. Canon Carrie Headington said the gala was inspirational. "It was a powerful night celebrating the courageous people who have made their way to be with us in Dallas."