JAG: Immigration
JAG is presenting an Immigration class from 9:30-10:30 on Sunday, November 16 in the Mix. We hope you will be able to attend. We will watch a video interview by George Mason and a DACA student. WRUMC member Shery Goodwin, a public defender for immigration, will also speak.
What does the Bible Say about Immigration?
Leviticus 19:33-34, Matthew 25:35b, Hebrews 13:2, 1 Corinthians 12:24b-26a
What does the United Methodist Church say?
Regardless of legal status or nationality, we are all connected through Christ to one another. Paul reminds us that when “one part suffers, all the parts suffer” as well.
(1 Cor. 12:26). The solidarity we share through Christ eliminates the boundaries and barriers which exclude and isolate. Therefore, the sojourners we are called to love are our brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers, sons, and daughters; indeed, they are us.
(Book of Resolution #4271, Welcoming the Migrant to the US)
We express our utmost concern for the passage of anti-immigrant laws, which adversely affect the wellbeing of citizens and residents of this country as they engage in providing humanitarian aid to undocumented persons in several states.
(Book of Resolutions #4272, Faithfulness in Response to Critical Needs)
What do you say?
Take action for Justice:
*Join a rapid response team in your area to support and learn more about opportunities for engagement, partnership, and solidarity
**Contact your legislator utilizing any of our Action Alerts to support legislation that protects immigrants and honors their dignity.
**Support the Immigration Law and Justice Network through donation and volunteering
Source: “Faith & Facts Cards” by Church & Society” of the United Methodist Church.
For more information contact: advocacy@umcjustice.org
Reflective Questions:
1. How can we shift the public narrative about immigration to reflect a theology of mutual blessing rather than fear or exclusion?
2. What legislative changes should we advocate for to align our policies with the biblical principles of Leviticus 19?
3. What fears or myths about immigration do we need to unleash in order to live into Matthew 25:31-46?
Source: Church & Society Bible Study Book- “Called to Journey, Called to Welcome: A Biblical Perspective on Immigration”
What does the Bible Say about Immigration?
Leviticus 19:33-34, Matthew 25:35b, Hebrews 13:2, 1 Corinthians 12:24b-26a
What does the United Methodist Church say?
Regardless of legal status or nationality, we are all connected through Christ to one another. Paul reminds us that when “one part suffers, all the parts suffer” as well.
(1 Cor. 12:26). The solidarity we share through Christ eliminates the boundaries and barriers which exclude and isolate. Therefore, the sojourners we are called to love are our brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers, sons, and daughters; indeed, they are us.
(Book of Resolution #4271, Welcoming the Migrant to the US)
We express our utmost concern for the passage of anti-immigrant laws, which adversely affect the wellbeing of citizens and residents of this country as they engage in providing humanitarian aid to undocumented persons in several states.
(Book of Resolutions #4272, Faithfulness in Response to Critical Needs)
What do you say?
Take action for Justice:
*Join a rapid response team in your area to support and learn more about opportunities for engagement, partnership, and solidarity
**Contact your legislator utilizing any of our Action Alerts to support legislation that protects immigrants and honors their dignity.
**Support the Immigration Law and Justice Network through donation and volunteering
Source: “Faith & Facts Cards” by Church & Society” of the United Methodist Church.
For more information contact: advocacy@umcjustice.org
Reflective Questions:
1. How can we shift the public narrative about immigration to reflect a theology of mutual blessing rather than fear or exclusion?
2. What legislative changes should we advocate for to align our policies with the biblical principles of Leviticus 19?
3. What fears or myths about immigration do we need to unleash in order to live into Matthew 25:31-46?
Source: Church & Society Bible Study Book- “Called to Journey, Called to Welcome: A Biblical Perspective on Immigration”
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