May 9, 2013 Immigration Reform Amendments – Call on Today TODAY is the first day that the Senate Judiciary Committee will be considering amendments on the bipartisan immigration bill, S. 744. Today they will consider amendments on the bill’s border provisions. Judiciary committee members need to hear from all people of faith across the country – not […]
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Interfaith Immigration Coalition Monthly Webinar on Amendment Strategy for Senate Bill
National Interfaith Webinar on How YOU Can Protect and Improve the Senate “Gang of 8” Immigration Bill Starting May 9th, the Senate Judiciary Committee will begin the markup on the bi-partisan comprehensive immigration bill, S.744*. This will be the first opportunity for Senators to amend the bill, which could improve or weaken it. We need […]
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Ruth’s Journey: A Groundbreaking Discussion on Women & Immigration
Durham-Area Women of Faith Host “Ruth’s Journey,” A Groundbreaking Discussion on Women & Immigration Exploring the Biblical imperative for immigration reform (Durham, North Carolina) – On Friday, local women of faith joined with their fellow sisters in the business and civic community at Duke Memorial United Methodist Church for “Ruth’s Journey,” a one of a kind […]
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TUESDAY NIGHT IS FAMILY NIGHT: Call Congress EVERY TUESDAY for FAMILY UNITY in IMMIGRATION REFORM
TUESDAY NIGHT IS FAMILY NIGHT Call Congress THIS TUESDAY and EVERY TUESDAY for FAMILY UNITY in Immigration Reform! Make Tuesday Night Family Night. Play a board game. Call a loved one. Then call 1-866-940-2439 to leave committee members a voicemail. Background: As we advocate for immigration reform, we are opposed to provisions in the bipartisan immigration […]
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Holy Week/ Passover Resources on Immigration
Holy Week and Passover are extremely important times for people of faith that help us reflect anew upon how our faith values inform our life journey. This year’s recognition of such important historical and traditional periods come at a critical point in the push for compassionate immigration reform wherein a bill is expected to be […]
Monday Feb. 4th at 4 PM EST- Interfaith Immigration Webinar/ Conference Call Grassroots Action/ Family Unity Vigils
PLEASE RSVP if you can, LINK HERE Compassionate Immigration Reform -RSVP Interfaith Immigration Coalition Monthly Conference Call/ Webinar We are definitely in exciting times when it comes to immigration reform as the Senate released their principles and Obama announced his blueprint. This is indeed the most support we’ve seen for these types of reforms in years […]
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Faith4Citizenship -Breaking Bread and Building Bridges Toolkit
Breaking Bread and Building Bridges is part of a larger strategy to lift the voices of faith communities at the local and national level and turn the tide for immigrants’ rights. Local events such as potlucks, vigils, and detention visitation connect advocates with those most directly affected by unjust immigration policies. The relationships that are nourished […]
JAN 22: NATIONAL FAITH CALL-IN DAY FOR HUMANE IMMIGRATION REFORM! Call 1-866-940-2439
Tuesday, January 22nd NATIONAL FAITH CALL-IN DAY FOR HUMANE IMMIGRATION REFORM! We’ve been praying and working for immigration reform, and now is our chance to make it a reality. On Tuesday, January 22nd, let’s welcome the new Congress by making sure they know that people of faith demand humane immigration reform in 2013. Call 1-866-940-2439 to be connected with BOTH […]
Posada Event- No Room at the Inn Highlights Immigration Issue- Utah
A procession commemorating the journey of Mary and Joseph, the parents of Christ, wound its way Sunday through Salt Lake City. The event also became a platform for releasing an interfaith statement on immigration, signed by clergy from nine different Utah faith communities. The procession ended at First United Methodist Church, where the statement was also […]
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Interfaith Immigration Coalition Policy Recommendations to White House
Interfaith Immigration Coalition Policy Recommendation to White House The Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC), a coalition of 35 national faith-based organizations, calls on the Obama Administration to seize the moment to champion legislative reform of our broken immigration system, and to promote immigrant integration and reduce harmful enforcement practices through administrative actions. For more than a decade, the IIC has been working […]
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