Christians for Comprehensive Immigration Reform - California
Support efforts to disciple the Church about the biblical values that should guide our immigration policies Learn More
Evangelicals and others on immigration reform
Here are a couple of items of interest: Matt Soerens has another excellent article on Sojourners Faith and Immigration blog on conservative Christian denominations and their statements on immigration reform. I recommend that you read it and make comments there: http://faithandimmigration.org/blog/conservative-evangel… Read More
Fundraising: Sojourners
Donations go to:
Sojourners (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit)
* publishing Sojourners magazine, SojoMail and other resources that address issues of faith, politics, and culture from a biblical perspective;
* organizing, preaching, teaching, and public witness;
* nurturing community by bringing together people from the various traditions and streams of the church;
* hosting an annual program of voluntary service for education, ministry, and discipleship.
Recent Cause Activity
Save the Date--July 9--Welcoming the Stranger
Explore the biblical issue of compassion and justice for immigrants and immigration reform. Welcoming the Stranger (IVP) co-author Jenny Hwang will be in Southern California Thursday, July 9, 7 – 8:30 pm at Whittier Area Community Church cosponsored by World Relief and Whittier Institute for Leadership Development (W. I. L. D.) Contact gpeterson@capacitypartnership for more information.
Vigilia: In Solidarity With the Undocumented
Host: The Latin American Student Association at APU
Type: Music/Arts - Exhibit
Date: Thursday, April 23, 2009
Time: 6:00pm - 11:45pm
Location: Seven Palms, Azusa Pacific University
City/Town: Azusa, CA
Email: lasa@apu.edu
Description
On Thursday, April 23rd, we will be having a vigil for immigrant rights. Beginning at 6pm, Seven Palms will be open to come and experience an exhibit that explores the journey that millions of immigrants from Latin America have taken.
Then at 10:30, we will be having a candlelight vigil to stand in solidarity with those who have gone through this journey. We will have a guest speaker sharing her story, followed by communion.
Join us as we seek to educate ourselves and stand in solidarity with the undocumented.
