15,000 Dreamers have become undocumented immigrants. What’s a church to do?
In the four months since the Trump Administration announced that it would be ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, nearly 15,000 Dreamers have become undocumented immigrants. The Rev. Lyda Pierce offers this call to action to United Methodists who may be wondering what the Church can, and should, do about it.
United Methodist justice agency calls Senate immigration bill inadequate
People celebrate the Posada Without Borders at El Faro Park in Tijuana, Mexico, across the border fence from San Diego. A UMNS photo by...
A Crazy, Faithful Way to Meet Angels
Rev. Lyda Pierce, director of Hispanic/Latino Ministries for the Pacific Northwest Conference, encourages local churches to celebrate Global Migration Sunday on December 3rd, the first Sunday of Advent. The Sunday could also be a good opportunity to prioritize the important work of relationship building.
Word from Winkler — A significant couple of weeks
UMNS photo of The United Methodist Board of Church and Society's decorated tent on the National Mall by Kathy L. Gilbert.
By Jim Winkler, General...
Sanctuary: A New Hope
By Rev. Lyda Pierce | Director of Hispanic/Latino Ministries
“When a foreigner lives with you in your land, don’t take advantage of him. Treat the foreigner...
United Methodist message: ‘Suspend deportations’
The Rev. Esdra Seda, pastor and Hispanic Ministries Coordinator in the Eastern Pennsylvania Annual (regional) Conference, introduces Pilar Molina, whose husband has been detained...
President invites bishop to immigration meeting
United Methodist Bishop Minerva Carcaño is framed by the tightly-spaced mesh of the border fence between San Diego and Tijuana, Mexico, during the observance...
How have immigrant services, communities been impacted by policy change?
By Jesse N. Love with the Rev. Lyda Pierce
Additional Photos by Wikipedia and Nica Sy
Tacoma, Wash. - “Tak?” “Nie?” Amy Diehr, Education Services manager...
Japanese American United Methodists offer support of immigrants, reminder of history
In response to escalating attacks on immigrants to the United States, Japanese American United Methodists are finding ways to offer their support for immigrants. As Sasha Terry shares, many also see echos today of the racist acts that led to the incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II.
Call to the church to observe Global Migration Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017
Brothers and Sisters of The United Methodist Church,
Grace and peace to you in the compassionate name of our Lord Christ Jesus.
I write to you on...
