Tag: Courageous Communities Project
Celebrating the USA’s patchwork quilt
Continuing our “America at 250” series of op-eds, Sonya Luna reflects on her Mexican-Polish heritage and her work with Immigration Law & Justice Michigan, arguing that America is best understood… Continue Reading Celebrating the USA’s patchwork quilt
Grants for immigrant faith communities
Leaders of immigrant congregations and allies are invited to a June 17 information session on grant opportunities available to them, made possible by a $100K UMCOR grant awarded to the… Continue Reading Grants for immigrant faith communities
‘Do not fear,’ says the Lord
Coldwater UMC was determined to do something to help their Haitian migrant neighbors navigate the implications of the termination of their legal status in the United States.
Migrant needs open eyes, hearts
When University UMC in East Lansing learned that a program supporting first-generation university students whose parents are migrant workers had lost federal funding, they committed to raising money to help… Continue Reading Migrant needs open eyes, hearts
Stand with your immigrant neighbors
Local churches are taking steps to engage the immigration justice resources found through the Michigan Conference’s new Courageous Communities Project, and so can yours.
Immigration justice project takes off
Want to know how best to advocate for your immigrant neighbor? Register for the October 9 lunch and learn and discover the Michigan Conference’s new Courageous Communities Project.