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Book Review: The God Who Sees by Karen Gonzalez
Immigration Justice intern Ed White encourages churches wanting to build a theology around the experiences of immigrants to read The God Who Sees.
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faith in action
Celebrating JFON's 20th anniversary
Justice For Our Neighbors, a United Methodist immigration ministry, celebrates its 20th anniversary this month. We interviewed Rob Rutland-Brown, JFON's national executive director, to learn more.
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faith in action
Becoming a sanctuary church: An interview with the Rev. Robin Hynicka
In November, 2016, with the support of community partners, Arch Street UMC opened a space for Javier Flores Garcia to live in sanctuary at the church. Javier — a 40-year-old husband and father of three U.S. citizen children — has been living, working and raising his family in the U.S. since 1997. In November he received a deportation order even though his immigration case is pending.
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press release
Social-justice agency commends president for ‘critical first step’
The General Secretary responds to President Obama's decision to protect immigrants who came to the U.S. as children
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statement
A Call to Action in Response to the Plight of Migrants
General Secretary Susan Henry-Crowe joined Bishop Minerva Carcaño, chair of the United Methodist Immigration Task Force, Thomas Kemper, general secretary of the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), and Harriet Olson, general secretary of United Methodist Women in this call to action in response to the plight of migrants.
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faith in action
Church and Society on Homeland Security's proposed public charge rule
Church and Society submits public comment on the proposed Homeland Security 'public charge' rule and its impact on immigrants.
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statement
Our witness cannot stop now
In response to President Trump's executive order, the general secretary calls on United Methodists for further action on immigration.
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faith in action
Funerals Held for Haitians Who Died in Mexico While Waiting for U.S. to Hear Asylum Claims
140 organizations including multiple Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC) members send letter to Congress to end Title 42 legislation.
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faith in action
Ministry With: GateWAY Loft
In San Diego, California, immigrants and refugees face hunger, homelessness and other financial concerns. GateWAY Loft at Christ Ministry Center is helping those in need.
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action
Add your name to this letter to President Trump
It is time for this administration and all who claim allegiance to our God to stop treating immigrants as criminals.