“We had one pastor who attended our conference last year unsure as to whether or not the conference would be beneficial to him. Upon sitting in one of our [sessions] on “How to start a church-based immigration center” he knew exactly why he was there and was inspired to begin the process of starting a site in his local congregation.”
– Daniel Montañez – Mygration Christian Conference, Pentecostal
“People in migration are not merely “others” — foreigners on the run, escaping unimaginable humanitarian crisis… but people on the move who have traditions and families and histories…People in migration are people with dignity.”
– Linda at La Crosse, WI – Coulee Region Immigration Taskforce, Interdenominational, and Jen Pick, Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration
“We invite you to know the beginning of our church’s story of accompaniment thanks to the Cáceres family in this video.”
– Rev. Dr. Eileen Altman at Palo Alto, CA – First Congregational Church of Palo Alto, United Church of Christ
“We like to connect lay and faith leaders to these realities through the experience of pilgrimage. We then encourage the leaders to share their experience at their congregations or ministries and engage others in advocacy and other campaigns.”
– The Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity
“I’m inspired and challenged to do a better job of welcoming and supporting these children.”
– Becky, Child Advocate Volunteer Mennonite Central Committee U.S., Mennonite
“For me, the work is heart-warming, connection building and a tremendous pulling together of resources and love.”
– Ann V. Stevenson, at Bellingham, WA – Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, Unitarian Universalist
“I wish at times that all y’all could see and witness some of the beloved kindom happenings at the MHCC building during the week with our asylum guests. I am blessed and honored to hold so many moments each week. I was encouraged this week to try and share some of them with you…so here are a few scenes from just the last couple days…”
– Rev. Laurie Anderson at Dallas, TX – Midway Hills Christian Church, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
