Tag: immigration
JFON addresses fear, offers hope
Rob Rutland-Brown, Director of National Justice For Our Neighbors, says needs for service have “skyrocketed.”
Houses of worship offer shelter
United Methodist congregations in Michigan join a growing sanctuary network.
June 4 Day of Prayer for refugees
A grassroots, ecumenical initiative is unveiled for solidarity with refugees.
Dreamers have hope
UMs among those supporting bipartisan legislation to protect young people brought into U.S. illegally as children.
World is our Parish
Bishop David Bard writes a pastoral letter to the Michigan Area on welcoming refugees.
UMs express hope for immigrants
Faith leaders raise their voices about love of neighbors after an order bans refugees from seven Muslim countries.
Bringing Lina home
Southeastern Michigan JFON comes to the rescue to bring an infant daughter to America.
Meandering toward unity
United Methodists were among those who gathered in Detroit on Nov. 14 to stand up for love.
Hispanic/Latino groups decry hate
Statements seek more forceful denunciation of harassment of minorities, and stronger support of immigrants.
People are not issues
The Bible mandate to love the foreigner is lived out in Michigan through Justice For Our Neighbors.