NEXT WEEK
is the final week of the Fast for Freedom--& is our opportunity for the faith community to raise our voices loudly in support of pathways to citizenship!
#WeAreEssesntial #WeAreHome
Disciples Refugee & Immigration Ministries is partnering with Faith in Action & Interfaith Immigration Coalition for a faith WEEK OF ACTION to share the voices & power of faith partners, denominations, & the immigrant leaders to call for a pathway to citizenship in the Jobs and Infrastructure package.
Monday, June 28th: Help us amplify stories of fasters and be sure to tag your Member of Congress. Use this toolkit and it will be updated throughout the week.
Tuesday, June 29th: "Fast for Freedom on the Phones" at 3pm ET/ 12pm PT/ 1pm MT: Join the Fasters for Freedom, Interfaith Immigration Coalition Partners including Faith in Action, American Friends Service Committee and Disciples of Christ, and NAKASEC to make calls to Congress. Register HERE.
*Disciples faith leaders will help lead prayers before &
after the calls. Please join to pray & call from 3-4 ET!!
Wednesday, June 30th: Attend the Fast Forward for Citizenship public action as we commemorate the monthlong fast. All are welcomed to attend the event!
Fast Forward for Citizenship: Wed, June 30th at 12pm ET
Lutheran Church of the Reformation
212 E. Capitol St. NE, Washington D.C., 20003
Thursday, July 1st: Join us for a movement wide call to hear reflections from the fasters, updates on what's happening in Congress, and learn where we go from here! Register for the event here.
Friday, July 2nd: Listen to the Prophetic Resistance Podcast episode on immigration featuring Reverend Nancy Frausto and Dr. Miguel de la Torre here.
Please help us ensure 2021 becomes a season of renewal and hope by donating online at: https://www.discipleshomemissions.org/product/donation/ & choosing “Refugee & Immigration Ministries” in the dropdown menu—or by mailing your donation check to “Refugee & Immigration Ministries/DHM” to: RIM, c/o Disciples Home Missions, Attn.: Kathy Watts, P.O. Box 1986, Indianapolis, IN. 46206
