The Episcopal Church calls on congregations to focus their efforts on protection and justice for persons who have migrated to the United States seeking safety and freedom. They are asking everyone to stand up for Gospel values and oppose and prepare for the incoming administration’s planned mass deportations. These deportations could have potentially devastating impacts on immigrant families and communities, including increased racial profiling, workplace and neighborhood raids, family separations, and the detention of vulnerable populations. They recommend creating or joining rapid response networks, advocating for immigrant rights, and contributing to legal aid organizations to address these concerns. Additionally, they invite Episcopal communities to participate in “Migration with Dignity Action Week” during the season of Epiphany, starting January 20, 2025, culminating in “Migration with Dignity Sunday.” Epiphany has chosen February 2, 2025. The Rev. Julie Luna will be a guest preacher this Sunday.
On Tuesday, February 11, at 6:30 PM, we will have a Zoom presentation of the Migration with Dignity initiative throughout the Episcopal Church in Minnesota. Please join us on Zoom (a link will follow in your email). We will provide you with a brief overview of the program and explore ways for Epiphany to engage in activities such as prayer vigils, protests, donation drives, educational events, and fundraisers.
