New Sanctuary Movement

Check out the website for New Sanctuary Movement.  I like the articles that Phil suggested and appreciated Muriels comments.  Maybe something we should all read more about and consider in our discussions.  All the activity listed seems to be in LA and Chicago, any known activity in KC?

 

chris

New Sanctuary Movement being launched nationwide

Today in the KC Star was an article on page A2 and a more recent one online report about the "New Sanctuary Movement."

I hope Rainbow will agree to be a member of the movement and participate fully in its activities.

See also Muriel's blog on "New Sanctuary Movement"

Immigration Issue

I've finally figured out how to post to this thing....anyway, to answer your question, Chris: I have been periodically attending the meetings of a new group calling itself, "People of Faith for Hospitality and Justice." It consists of mostly KCK pastors and lay people concerned about a fair and just solution to the immigration issue. If you or others on the Peace and Justice Committee are interested, I can provide more information about this group and its advocacy efforts.

Also, Melinda Lewis is the advocacy/lobbying person at El Centro. She is very articulate and well-informed on this topic. I can inquire about getting on her e-mail list and/or inviting her to address our group or perhaps an adult Sunday school class.

Cinco De Mayo

One of the focuses of our group has been an interest in immigration advocation.  Cinco De Mayo passed with a rally at the KC, Missouri city buildings, but the awareness of a march was lacking.  I think we, as a group, found out about it a day before hand or even the day of.  Is there a way that we can get better connected with the groups working for immigration reform?  As we are trying to support them it would be good for us to develop some type of connection.  Someone mentioned El Centro as a good place to begin.  Does anyone already have contact to El Centro or know of other groups?

 

Chris