Lent Devotions Springing Into Action 2022
The best of our faith values, reinforced through scriptures, are needed to offer deep hospitality to vulnerable communities. These 
nine Lenten reflections can help both individuals and congregations strengthen the energies of our hearts to repeal and strengthen, and heal and transform immigration policies during this time of divisiveness and urgency in our nation.
Farmworkers are desperately hoping for protections and benefits. Refugees are arriving from horrific global conflicts, and are praying to receive hospitality that honors their gifts and offers hope for a new life. Asylum seekers are processing multiple traumas, and awaiting opportunities for protections to be restored. Families are aching to be re-united. Immigrants being deported to violence desperately need support to avoid tragedy.
These devotions, coordinated & written by Rev. Dr. Sharon Stanley-Rea, Director for Disciples Refugee & Immigration Ministries, and by multiple faith partners within the Interfaith Immigration Coalition, provide both a heart and action guide to confess, respond, and finally offer the promise of Resurrection Hope to all God’s children.
by Sophia Hlen Rahlan, whose family entered as Montagnard refuges from Vietnam,
First Christian Church, Charlotte, N.C.
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This late Spring season, RIM invites you to reflect on common themes of abundance, compassion, and unity that are shared among the three Abrahamic faith traditions of Pentecost for Christians (celebrating the Holy Spirit), Shavuot for Jews (commemorating the Feast of Weeks and gifting of the Torah at Mount Sinai), and Ramadan for Muslims (a time of heightened sacrifice, prayer, and care for the poor). The resource likewise invites participants to enter into an expression of unity by learning about and supporting worker rights—especially for farmworkers and meat packing workers experiencing great challenges and risks under COVID-19. Go here for devotionals.
Disciples Refugee & Immigration Ministries announces 8 DACA-themed Lenten devotionals. These resources will help congregations reflect on scriptures of Jesus’ journey towards the cross, as they build awareness and prepare to act in the face of the upcoming Supreme Court decision affecting the lives, communities, and congregations of 700,000 DACA recipients. Make your Lent a spiritual walk towards building the justice that Jesus sought and died for. Go here for devotionals.
“The Refugees” sermon based on Matthew 2:13-23, by Dr. Philip V. Miller, Transitional Pastor, Greensboro, NC, December 29, 2019
Rev. Dr. Sharon Stanley-Rea, Director of Refugee & Immigration Ministries speaks in the Chapel of Christian Theological Seminary during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Rev. Dr. Sharon Stanley-Rea, delivered at National City Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Washington, DC re: the children’s separation crisis. Title: “Heel Gripping Hope”, Genesis 25:19-34. Included with the sermon are Additional Liturgical Resources, by Rev. Beverly Goines, NCCC. Read more. To hear sermon.
Video Links
To Find a Listing of Video Clip Links on a Variety of Immigration & Refugee Topics, go here.
Find a full compilation of materials here to lead congregation or community members in remembering persons killed in the anti-immigrant violence in El Paso, and in re-committing to end violence against immigrants and all neighbors: El Paso Vigil to End Violence and Support Justice for Immigrants
Read an Intro. to the Vigil, with reflections on migrant pain and detentions in areas near El Paso, by RIM’s Director Rev. Sharon Stanley-Rea here: Call to Remembrance and ReComittment to End Violence
Read insights about the affects of anti-immigrant violence, from Disciples “Immigration Response Specialist” Valeria Bejar here: Escalation Reflection by Valeria Bejar, final
Share these new hymn lyrics to promote care and understanding of immigrant neighbors:
O God You Give Us Neighbors, hymn lyrics
As decisions and policies about children and families in detention continue in the news, hold a vigil to offer prayers for the freedom of affected families, including those who’ve died in recent months while in US Custody. These vigil resources were used in a candlelight service at the 2019 General Assembly: GA Vigil for Children Who’ve Died and Families in Detention
Walls into Welcome Disciples 2019FINALGGA
Join in this 8 session Bible Study/Devotional Series that deepens understanding about borders, communities that live near them, and migrant families that flee to approach them.
Pentecost People Called to be Advocates 
This Pentecost resource connects the giving of the Advocate spirit with immigrant stories and our calling to serve as an advocate to support families at risk. Click here: Pentecost2019DisciplesFINAL for Pentecost devotion, prayer, and actions for how you can support humanitarian workers on the border.
Devotions — 2019 Advent & Epiphany: Ignite the Light (six part series)
Devotions — 2018 Advent & Epiphany: “Walking Toward Hope” (8 part series)
IIC Advent Devotional – WhiteBackground(easist for printout)
Devotions — 2017 Advent: “Welcome at the Manger”
Devotions — 2016 Advent: “Yearnings to Belong”
Living as Spirit Blessed Communities
A seven day devotion set developed in partnership with the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC). This resource includes a seven part devotion and seven topic policy introduction papers related to refugee and immigration.
Prayer of a New Citizen
by Sophia Hlen Rahlan, First Christian Church, Charlotte, N.C.
Also see Worship Resources for Voters on Election Day
Prayers for the Arriving Children and Their Families in Crisis
by Rev. Dr. Sharon Stanley-Rea
Prayers and Litanies for Refugees, Compiled by previous RIM Director, Rev. Jennifer Riggs.
Prayer by Peter Morgan at National City Christian Church, Washington, D.C.:
O God of the nomad Sarah, God of the fugitive Moses, God of the exile Nehemiah, God of the immigrant Ruth, God of the refugees Mary and Joseph;
God of the itinerant teacher Jesus, God of the wandering missionary Paul, God of the uprooted and displaced, You are God of us all as we pray together,
“Our souls are restless until they rest in you.”
We thank you for the gift of this temporary earthly pilgrimage we call life; in it we find the adventures of the unexpected.
We thank you for the lessons of self reliance learned on the journey. We also thank you for the hard times when we learn that there is no self
reliance for any of us. We need each other…and You.
We thank you for the generosity of strangers who give us grace moments where we find shelter when we thought there was no shelter.
We thank you for moments of shared bread and wine in which we taste the enriching delights of hospitality even among strangers. In those moments we taste and see your presence with us.
We thank you for this moment of shared food and friendship. Even with those whose names we cannot call we discover to be our kin, for together we are your sojourning friends living in your embrace making our way home.
Accept our prayers in the name of the one who ever walks with us, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Provide Gifts for Kids & Moms from Central America Detained This Christmas! For the holidays, a special partnership has been worked out between RIM, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services (LIRS), and ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) to provide gifts to children detained in a facility in Karnes City, Texas. We know that the hundreds in Karnes City are part of over 1,700 children and mothers isolated this holiday season from their families—including hundreds just transferred also to a newly opened facility in Dilley, Texas. For details on how you can help.
Included in this resource are: Prayers for Election Day and Justice for Immigrants; Guiding Questions to Ask about Candidates When Voting and Questions to consider of candidates regarding immigration policies. Also, see a prayer of a new citizen.
EpiphanyEpiphany resource, focuses on families in detention–and highlights conditions faced and options for action for people of faith.
Southwest Good Samaritan Ministries Epiphany Resource.
“Angel to Angel” letter writing project to children and families in detention. (Spanish)
Five Ways to Help Migrant Dads on Father’s Day
See here for ways you can learn about and help migrant dads who are in detention, are farmworkers, have DACA and TPS, hold H1B Visas, and who are refugees! Help keep families together and support migrant dads now and throughout the year!
Praying for Freedom — This prayer resource and call to action in solidarity with families detained at Berks family detention facility in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Social Media Toolkit for Ending Family Detention — In an effort to urge the Administration to end family detention, we want families across the nation to come together to amplify a common message of #freefamilies. The campaign underscores our obligation to our brothers and sisters who are immigrating to the United States.
2019 Lenten Devotions — Eight-part resource titled “Turning Walls Into Welcome.”
2018 Lenten Devotions — Nine Immigration Themed Resources for Lent Encouraging Faith Commitments in Solidarity with Refugees & Immigrants
2017 Lenten Devotions — Scriptural reflections, linked as devotions with the suffering steps of refugees & immigrants, and encouraging us to act on our faith in solidarity with them.
This Mother’s Day, Honor Immigrant Mothers
More immigrant Moms than ever are now in detention & separated from their families. As we gratefully celebrate all MOTHERS, this year we pay special attention to immigrant mothers, mothers in refugee camps, and pregnant women in U.S. detention centers. Click here to see Mother’s Day devotional and action resource.
Month of Ramadan resource provides ways that congregations can link with Muslim communities in their areas to engage in Interfaith Iftars. Click here for devotion, education and actions.
Who Grows Food for our Feasts? These resources provide education and links that help families and congregations build awareness of our dependence upon the gifts and energies of farmworkers; especially as we enter soon into a season where we will gather often around the table!
Disciples Refugee and Immigration Ministries also encourages congregations to strengthen our commitments to justice for farmworkers not just during harvest season, but throughout the year! One of the ways we can do that is to join faith partners around the country like the National Farm Worker Ministry in urging Wendy’s to sign on to the Fair Food Program. Consider boycotting Wendy’s until it does so. Go to: http://nfwm.org/2016/07/nfwm-endorses-ciws-wendys-boycott/ for more background, and to find a letter you can deliver in person to your local Wendy’s store manager!!
The Cries of the Harvesters
A Collection of Prayer Resources Remembering Farmworkers on Thanksgiving from Disciples Refugee & Immigration Ministries & Partners.
Protecting Afghan Allies: One Year Later Without the Afghan Adjustment Act, lives of Afghan allies remain in legal limbo Why Support the Afghan Adjustment Act?…
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Heal Not Harm Asylum Event Today at 4pm ET Our faith calls upon us to heal and alleviate suffering, not to harm the vulnerable. Yet,…
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Offer a Prayer Now for DACA Recipients–as Crucial Hearings are TODAY in the 5th District Court of Appeals in New Orleans! Today’s “Texas v. US”…
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“Holy Voices for World Refugee Day” TONIGHT! REGISTER HERE to Join Us TONIGHT, June 13th, at 7 pm ET to kick off World Refugee Day week,…
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Take Action for Black Immigrants HERE & Pray for Black Immigrant Justice HERE Last week, faith partners joined with these Black immigrants to be guided into Prayers…
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immigrants of Ukrainian descent have long been neighbors in the U.S. & Canada. With over 1.3 million persons of Ukrainian origin in Canada, it has…
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What’s Happened Lately with Efforts for Pathways to Citizenship? The House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better (BBB) Act last month, which includes work…
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RIM invites you to Sign Up HERE to Join Us in Praying and Acting for Justice in this 7 Part Series of Advent Devotions, “Journeys with Black…
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Now is a Critical Time to Encourage Congress to Uphold Decades Long Promises for Permanent Protections for Immigrant Families The fight for citizenship for undocumented…
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Looking for a hands-on mission project for your children, youth, family, or congregation to do for the 2021 Holidays? Send cards to asylum seekers at…
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You’re Invited!: Tuesday, September 14, 12 Noon ET “Afghan Welcome & Refuge” WOC/RIM Webinar Disciples throughout the country are engaging in welcome for Afghan refugees,…
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Top Priorities NOW are to: 1) Help Afghan Allies & Vulnerable Populations Get Into & Evacuate Kabul Airport 2) Develop Quick & Safe Processing to…
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Washington, DC: Earlier today, Representative Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) joined representatives from over 15 other national faith-based and immigrants’ rights groups to deliver over 300,000 petition signatures…
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July 7, Tuesday, 6 pm ET/3 pm PT – Join Webinar on Dismantling Racism in Family Immigration. Black Immigrant Leaders Speak about”Dismantling Racism” Needed for…
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(June 18, 2020) Today, in a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration cannot immediately end the Deferred Action for Childhood…
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The U.S. Supreme Court is due to announce its decision soon on whether the DACA program – which has lifted up the lives and provided work…
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Join Our Faith Webinar! “Detention, Asylum, Family Separation & COVID-19”, Wed., June 3, 4 PM ET/1 PM PT As people of faith, how will we respond…
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Asian Pacific Heritage & DACA, & a Disciples DACA Story TODAY & Every Monday Until Supreme Court Justices Announce Their DACA Decision! Disciples Refugee &…
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Supporting Values of Care & Justice for Farmworkers & Meatpackers See our RIM Pentecost Resource & Many Others Online HERE. Image right: CBS This Morning…
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The past week’s headlines are shocking enough: “More Than 900 Children Have Been Expelled Under a Pandemic Border Policy” – The New York Times “The Trump…
Read more > The past week’s headlines are shocking enough: “More Than 900 Children Have Been Expelled Under a Pandemic Border Policy” – The New York Times “The Trump…
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Every day, Disciples Refugee & Immigration Ministries (RIM) seeks to follow the call of the prophets for justice. As RIM shared recently in the Washington Post, Jeremiah’s…
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Washington, DC – Earlier today, rural faith leaders and organizers gathered on a press call to discuss the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on rural…
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This Holy Week, Follow Jesus’ Steps & Journey with Immigrants During COVID-19 As we seek to walk the way of the cross during this tragic…
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Court’s Decision on DACA Could Be Announced as Early as Monday! Here’s What’s Needed: *JOIN “MONDAY MORNING DACA PRAYERS” online from 9:30-10 am ET each…
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Tune in for Our #FAITH4DACA “Blessing Our Home” Prayer Vigil on Wed., Mar. 18, Noon Eastern! Join us 3/18 for a #Faith4DACA FB Live event!…
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In these days of public health uncertainties as we seek to care for one another and ourselves, how can we also keep following God’s call…
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This LENT, Pray and Act with #FAITH4DACA. “Facing the Future, Together!” An 8 Part Devotion Series IIC Lenten FULL DEVOTIONS DACA2020 FINAL This Lent, connect, support, and…
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Capitol Hill Prayer Vigil Marks One Year Since “Remain in Mexico” Policy Sent Migrants to Danger Vigils Across U.S. Demand an End to Anti-Asylum Policies…
Read more >Disciples Home Missions, with Refugee and Immigration Ministries, join other faith partners in Amicus brief to ensure children stay protected through Flores policies. Go here…
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Serving Refugee Neighbors over Advent & Epiphany We usually end our telling of the story of Christmas Eve with Mary and Joseph nestled snug together…
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“Ignite the Light” is the theme of a six part Advent & Ephiphany devotional series on Immigration. The first Sunday of Advent is December 1st….
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Dear Friends, DACA IS GOING TO SUPREME COURT NOVEMBER 12th SIGN UP HERE FOR WEBINAR OCTOBER 30TH AT 3 PM ET/ 12 PM PT to learn how people…
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Hello, All, Please see below information of actions all along the southern border, beginning October 1 st and throughout the month. If you are able to participate as…
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Sept. 27, 2019 – Last night, the administration which two years ago cut refugee numbers from our historic average of 95,000 refugees annually to 50,000,…
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“The United States should be doing more to protect refugee children, not actively participating in their oppression” Washington, DC (August 21, 2019) – Religious organizations…
Read more > Washington, DC (August 27, 2019) – The Trump administration has alerted Congress that it is raiding the budgets of other federal programs, to dedicate even…
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On August 12, the administration announced its new Public Charge rule, which can drastically reduce numbers of legal immigrants who can enter and stay in…
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El Paso Vigil Resources: To Remember and Re-Commit Against Violence Hold a Vigil to honor lives lost in the nation’s largest mass shooting against immigrants…
Read more >National Faith Organizations Denounce White Supremacy in the Wake of the El Paso Shooting and Call on the Administration to Welcome Immigrants The Rev. Teresa…
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I cry aloud to God, aloud to God, and he will hear me In the day of my trouble I seek the Lord; in the night…
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“Whoever goes to the Lord for safety, whoever remains under the protection of the Almighty,can say to God, ‘You are my defender and protector. You…
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PLEASE participate as you can in any of the many “Lights for Liberty” events being held throughout the United States TONIGHT in support of positive solutions for children…
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Print out the image at right to share with your congregation. Please note that congregations and individuals are NOT allowed to send toothbrushes, clothes, or…
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Go HERE to sign up for special Refugee & Immigration Vigil for the Children at General Assembly in Des Moines, and to let us know which…
Read more >MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, REFUGEES, AND FAITH LEADERS SPEAK ON WORLD REFUGEE DAY Press conference will highlight bipartisan support for restoring U.S. leadership in refugee protection…
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Today, as World Refugee Day soon approaches on June 20th, Disciples Refugee & Immigration Ministries sent this letter to all US legislators, expressing our commitment…
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Seven Disciples leaders from Arizonia; including Rev. Jay Deskins, Rev. Kelley Dick, Rev. Job Cobos, Rev. Bob Howard, Rev. Al Beasley, Dave Coatworth, and Lauryn…
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Rev. Terri Hord Owens publicly stated support for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) recipients on Monday when she said: “The…
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Disciples Friends of Refugees, This year, the administration has set a national U.S. refugee admissions goal at 30,000 – the lowest level in U.S. history….
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Rim announces an 8-part devotional series for Lent. You may find it here. Topics include: Ash Wednesday–Walls Built First in Our Hearts Week 1 Lent—Walls…
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Avoiding a shutdown, Congress passed a funding bill late this week that included remaining FY 2019 appropriations. Among the seven areas funded was the Department…
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January 27, marked the second anniversary of the Muslim Ban. During this time, we’ve seen firsthand the painful human impacts of negative administrative changes and…
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The Disciples General Minister & President, Global Ministries, and Refugee & Immigration Ministries leaders join in this Statement of Faith Leaders on the Morality of…
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The Rev. Dr. Sharon Stanley-Rea, Director of Disciples Refugee & Immigration Ministries, was among a delegation of Christian leaders who delivered a welcome message to…
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Raise Your Faith Voice on Senate Immigration Bill & Gov’t Shutdown! Call Before Thurs. Vote! Proposed Senate Immigration Bill–Evaluate the Risks & Join a Faith Call…
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Please Sign On NOW as Faith Leaders to Protect Liberians with DED!! Last weekend, Liberians from our Disciples Whosoever Will Christian Church in Maryland inspired…
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Please Join the Week of Action Around the Country In These Ways!: Go HERE to learn about 60+ faith and community actions happening this week…
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800 Clergy Sign Letter to Congress Rebuking Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Tactics Letter recommends three congressional actions to end demonizing politics and funding policies that incite violence…
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Asylum and Appropriations Alert Dec218FINAL2 Tell Congress to Protect Families & Stop Fueling Excessive Detention, Deportation, and Border Militarization: National Faith Call-in Week Dec. 3-7 Images…
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Who Grows Food for our Feasts? and The Cries of the Harvesters. Check out these resources for Thanksgiving. Who Grows Food for our Feasts? provides education…
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Please see and share here our 2018 Advent and Epiphany Devotions: Advent 2018 IIC Devotions . This year, we invite you to join in a spiritual…
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Learn more about Asylum Seekers, and How You Can Help by going here: https://www.discipleshomemissions.org/missions-advocacy/refugee-immigration-ministries/immigrants/ Rev. Terri Hord Owens joined other national faith leaders this morning…
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Want to learn more about immigrants in your own state? Go here for state by state Fact Sheets from the American Immigration Council!
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Now available is a list of selected video clips related to multiple immigration and refugee topics. Go here to view.
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This month, the administration named a refugee resettlement goal that is the historically lowest number ever (only 30,000)–despite the highest number of global refugees than…
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“My name is Karen Evans. I’ve had the opportunity to work for the last four years in a volunteer ESL program, and work with the…
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“I’m Mike Simonson, with Downtown Disciples in Des Moines, and I’m also one of the chairs of the Missions Committee for the Disciples General Assembly…
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“My name is Amy Spangler-Dunning. I am a clergy person in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), in the Upper Northwest. I am also a…
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“Hi, I’m Chrissy Stonebraker-Martinez, Co-Director, Inter-Religious Task Force on Central America & Colombia in Cleveland, Ohio. I just want you all to know we have…
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“I am Suzanne Stout, the Pastor of First Christian Church in Des Moines, IA….I have had the opportunity of working with refugees both in Florida…
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“It’s my joy and blessing to be the pastor of Downtown Disciples in Des Moines, Iowa. I wanted to tell you about two refugees I…
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“Sometimes we experience things in our lives that you don’t realize the significance of until much later. I had the privilege of presiding at the…
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“Dallas is a city that is reliant on refugees and immigrants, because they define, assist, participate in, and grow our culture. I can’t imagine a…
Read more >Responding to Secretary Pompeo’s recent press conference that set refugee admissions goal at 30,000 during the worst refugee crisis in human history, members of the…
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“As a faith leader, I believe we have a moral obligation to welcome the stranger in our midst. That is why for the past several…
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“The topic of refugee resettlement is near and dear to my heart. Our country is a land of opportunity, and I hope a land of…
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Our Disciples Pastor of Multilingual & Cross-Sectional Worship at Park Avenue Christian Church in NY reminds that, “Refugees are very close to the heart and…
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Disciples Refugee & Immigration Ministries sponsors and speaks at a White House Press Conference on September 12 to urge that 75,000 refugees be resettled in…
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“Today, I light a candle of prayer for refugees, seeking protection from religious, political, and any form of persecution. Since 1985, our region has been…
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“Refugees in this world need our help, desperately. They don’t choose to lose their homes, lifestyle, culture. They leave…because of forces outside of their control….
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Rev. Doug Wirt, Co-Regional Minister in the Oregon/Southwest Idaho Region, joins Rev. Terri to #Pray4Refugees and urge the US to resettle at least 75,000 refugees…
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Rev. Stephanie Kendell, who serves in the NE Region as Exec. Minister of Park Avenue Christian Church in New York City, joins Rev. Terri to…
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URGE YOUR LEADERS TO RESETTLE AT LEAST 75,000 REFUGEES IN FY2019! Please join our Disciples General Minister & President, Rev. Terri Hord Owens, as…
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If you oppose a Citizenship Question being added to the US Census, you may make your comment heard by going here ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 7TH!…
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Our Disciples RIM Director helped lead prayers at the Sojourners’ Keep Families Together prayer vigil at the U.S. Capitol on June 30, saying, “God, in…
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Saguaro Christian Church in Tucson, AZ. recently began holding daily prayer vigils in support of separated children and families. See and join them in prayer…
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RIM Director, Rev. Dr. Sharon Stanley-Rea, shares reasons faith partners are against family separation and detention, during The National Press Club launch on June 25…
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June 30th will be a National Day of Action to End Family Separation & Detention with events at the White House and 650 Locations Around…
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Please see here a video of Disciples—including RIM Director, Capitol Area Regional Minister, and other Disciples clergy—assisting children, adults, and faith leaders in yesterday’s action…
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You are invited to read the “Family Separations: A Word to the Church” and consider signing on in support. We also strongly encourage Disciples to…
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Washington, D.C., June 13, 2018 — Speaker Paul Ryan has promised his caucus they will vote on at least two anti-immigrant bills next week, as…
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The Rev. Teresa Hord Owens, General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) along with other faith leaders released a statement today…
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See here for ways you can learn about and help migrant dads who are in detention, are farmworkers, have DACA and TPS, hold H1B Visas,…
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Friday, June 1, please join with faith and human rights partners around the country for a National Day of Action for Children to stop family…
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Some 45 plus clergy participated in the Festival of Homiletics 2018, in Washington, D.C., on May 23. Organizers trained and organized the participation of conference…
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In recent days, deeply offensive rhetoric has again been issued against immigrant communities by President Trump and White House Chief of Staff John Kelly. Disciples…
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RIM Director joins with faith partners in Baltimore to assist Honduran woman in avoiding detention. Marta Rodriguez walked out the front door of the Baltimore…
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The Rev. Terri Hord Owens, General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada, spoke on a…
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“The comments by Attorney General Sessions at the border yesterday, which conflated the actions of Central American parents–who are openly presenting themselves to seek safety…
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Month of Ramadan resource provides ways that congregations can link with Muslim communities in their areas to engage in Interfaith Iftars. Click here for devotion,…
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This Pentecost resource connects the giving of the Advocate spirit with immigrant stories and our calling to serve as an advocate to support families at…
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More immigrant Moms than ever are now in detention & separated from their families. As we gratefully celebrate all MOTHERS, this year we pay special…
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Temporary Protected Status: A Faithful Response to Humanitarian Crises What is TPS (Temporary Protected Status)? Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, is a life-saving immigration program…
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URGE CONGRESS: Ensure the U.S. Resettles at Least 45,000 Refugees in FY2018! Call your senators and representatives today! Host a #WhereRtheRefugees Public Witness Event Plan…
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In a letter delivered to the administration on April 27, 2018, 122 faith-based organizations and 518 faith leaders from across traditions stand united in calling…
Read more >Read these stories of individuals and families from the various countries prohibited to enter the US under recent Muslim/Refugee Bans.
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“With timing that has painfully come the very day following the devastating earthquakes in Nepal three years ago, we stand as faith partners together with…
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Washington, D.C. – Faith leaders held a footwashing service in the shadow of the White House this afternoon.The biblical practice of footwashing is part of…
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“I continue to be deeply disturbed by the random choices that this administration makes in removing TPS and other protected statuses. Last night’s decision to…
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The current designation of “Deferred Enforced Departure” (DED) that is currently protecting nearly 4,000 Liberians in the U.S. is set to expire on MARCH 31st…
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1) REFUGEE ARRIVALS TO THE U.S. IN THIS FISCAL YEAR HAVE BEEN STAGGERINGLY LOW! Please help us circulate the below faith leader & faith-based organization…
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Now Available! Disciples Black Immigrant and Refugee Toolkit! For a compilation of resources to help your congregation build awareness of and assist Black refugees and…
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Today, seven Disciples affiliated clergy, Rev. Linda McCrae, Rev. Carolyn Higginbotham, Rev. Jim Higginbotham, Rev. Jon Barnes, Rev. Dawn Barnes, Rev. Sandra Gourdet, and Rev….
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On this day when the President proclaimed DACA protections would end unless a Congressional decision was reached, dreamers remain insecure in the absence of a…
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Faith Leaders Performed Ash Wednesday Service with Dreamers in Front of Senator McConnell’s and Schumer’s Office to Demand Passage of Dream Act Washington, D.C. (February…
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Nine Immigration Themed Resources for Lent Encouraging Faith Commitments in Solidarity with Refugees & Immigrants. Go to 2018 Lenten Devotions.
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On Jan. 8, 2018, DHS terminated TPS for El Salvador, effective Sept. 9, 2019. As communities of faith, we urge the administration to reinstate TPS…
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One Year of Muslim & Refugee Bans: Showing Up Against Discrimination. toolkit and resources
Read more >Rev. Sharon Stanley-Rea, was among the participants on a press call January 4, to urge the Department of Homeland Security to extend Temporary Protected Status…
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Thank you for your partnership in acting to support refugees and immigrants in 2017–and join us in ongoing actions for justice in 2018!! Sign up…
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Join in a 3-part Epiphany devotional series and actions in support of Temporary Protected Status populations for Jan. 4-6.
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“Welcome to the Manger” is the theme for the 2017 Advent Devotions. Available for download on the Refugee & Immigration website. Week one: Angels Week…
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These resources provide education and links that help families and congregations build awareness of our dependence upon the gifts and energies of farmworkers; especially as…
Read more >As we prepare soon to gather around tables again and again during the holiday season, Disciples Refugee & Immigration Ministries invites your congregation and members…
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Dear Disciples Friend, Right now, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is considering whether or not to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians in…
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Disciples are among Christian leaders and activists who held hands and sang in an unlawful demonstration inside of the Russell Senate office building in Washington,…
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Prepare now to plan Dream Sabbath Events! Check out these resources for ways you can participate.
Read more >WASHINGTON, DC — Today, October 17th at 11 a.m., local interfaith clergy will host a rally to call on the Trump administration to preserve Temporary…
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The Rev. Sharon Stanley-Rea traveled to Italy to participate in “Living and Witnessing the Border.” An International Conference on Migration, Borders and Reception, September 29…
Read more >Join the Interfaith Immigration Coalition for this webinar to learn how communities of faith can participate in “Dream Sabbath” events that lift up the stories,…
Read more >Please Help Stop the Dismantling of the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program and Share Your Heart to Welcome Refugees A Refugee Admissions Goal of 45,000 Is…
Read more >CONGRESSWOMAN SCHAKOWSKY, FAITH LEADERS, AND REFUGEES URGE CONGRESS TO STOP TRUMP FROM SHUTTING THE DOOR ON REFUGEES On morning of the Trump administration’s consultation with…
Read more >Hear from Rev. Sharon Stanley-Rea in an interview with Sojourners on September 5, decision about DACA.
Read more >On Tuesday, Sept. 5, the U.S. administration announced an end to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program that has protected children brought to…
Read more >Please sign the faith letter & call your leaders today & tomorrow to urge DACA not to be ended, join our DACA & TPS Emergency…
Read more >On Monday, July 10th, Disciples Refugee & Immigration Ministries’ Director joined with Immigration Legal Counsel, the National Benevolent Association, the Central Pastoral Office office of…
Read more >Join the webinar on July 10th and 13th to help immigrants and learn about sanctuary. July 10 Interfaith Immigration Coalition Webinar “5 Ways We Can…
Read more >Go here for Summer Recess Toolkit and Alerts for Refugees, Immigrants, Farmworkers, and TPS Recipients. Summer Action Grassroots Toolkit Disciples: Call to Support Refugees Now!…
Read more >RIM’s Director (a board member with Southeast Asian Resource Action Center) was grateful to join this a.m. in speaking at Press Conference outside the White…
Read more >FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 26, 2017 CONTACT: media@cwsglobal.org | 202.733.5151 FAITH LEADERS STAND AGAINST SCOTUS RULING ON REFUGEE AND MUSLIM BAN EXECUTIVE ORDER Call on…
Read more >Rev. Dr. Sharon Watkins, General Minister and President, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and Rev. Dr. Ronald Degges, President, Disciples Home Missions “Disciples are a…
Read more >From Student Visa to Green Card is now scheduled for Monday, July 10 at 5:00 p.m.— Calling all seminary students! Please join Disciples Immigration Legal…
Read more >“The courts have spoken yet again in favor of justice and humanity. As CWS has maintained since January, President Trump’s ill-advised travel ban should never…
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The Disciples RIM Staff celebrates the 4th Circuit Appeals Court ruling in Richmond, Va. on May 25 that upheld a lower court ruling which had…
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Join the new #ToImmigrantsWithLove letter writing campaign, sponsored by Define American and I Am An Immigrant. Through it, you can write an electronic letter that…
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Please deliver to, scan and email, or mail your national, state, and local legislators these postcards that indicate your support for refugees, and share how…
Read more >Call on DHS Secretary Kelly to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haiti for another 18 months WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 2, 2017) — CWS and Catholic…
Read more >The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has recently apprehended, detained and deported Somali individuals back to their home country. These Somalis are asylum seekers, asylees,…
Read more >In the beginning of Holy Week, marking the entry of Jesus to Jerusalem, his suffering and his death, we watch with sadness and grief the…
Read more >Join us in unity at the start of General Assembly in Indianapolis on Saturday, July 8, 2017, from 3 to 5 p.m., for a Disciples…
Read more >Disciples and United Church of Christ Holy Season Statement on Violence in the Middle East and Refugees In the beginning of Holy Week, marking the…
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