Based on scriptural understanding, the Minnesota Council of Churches supports immigration reform. The 24 members of the Council representing 24 Protestant, Orthodox, and Historic Black Church denominational judicatories, approved a policy statement on immigration that guides the Minnesota Council of Churches’ work, with immigrants and refugees, as well as encourages its member churches to be more engaged in immigration. Read the Immigration Policy Statement
The Minnesota Council of Churches is hosting a Stranger to Neighbor Training on August 10, 2010. Co-sponsored by the Interfaith Youth Corps, the training focuses on skills, relationships, and resources for an interfaith and immigration movement. Learn more.
In March 2010, 200,000 people rallied for immigration reform in Washington D.C. . This video captures many faith leaders at the event talking about Welcoming the Stranger, including MCC's Peg Chemberlin.
Church World Service has many resources for comprehensive immigration reform. No matter where your congregation ‘is’ on immigration – new or unfamiliar with (even fearful), interested but needing more information, ready to advocate – Church World Service can help with free presentations geared to your interest. Church World Service will work with individuals, single congregations, and community coalitions in ways and with information that respects your questions and concerns.
