Share The Plate Sunday – August 22nd

One half of the non-pledge portion of this Sunday’s Offering will be used to purchase back-to-school supplies and clothing for immigrant families. Education continues to be a key way for immigrants to move beyond the subsistence level. Help support these kids’ success.

Handcuffs, Hangman And Jesus: Reflections On My Arrest At The SB1070 Protests In Phoenix

“This is how ethnic cleansing gets started. It comes disguised as law enforcement, as a firm hand protecting social order during chaotic times. Ethnic cleansing is founded upon fear. It requires turning an ethnic or racial group into "the other." "They" are taking over. "They" are different and will destroy our way of life. The process ends, always, in violence. Below is a brief portrait of the early stages of ethnic cleansing in Arizona. And, make no mistake, we are all Arizona.”

For the complete article by Unitarian Universalist President, Reverend Peter Morales, click on this link to The Huffington Post.

Immigration Is Very Complex

To help understand the many issues associated with the current state of immigration in this country, the UUA Advocacy and Witness Programs’ Office has prepared a number of tools to help us. One is the Welcoming Our Neighbors: A Unitarian Universalist Guide to Immigrant Justice, which you can access by simply clicking on its title. 

Your Migrant/Immigrant Ministry will also provide bite-sized articles about the major issues associated with immigration in Scope and InfoNet as well as provide educational films and a service this fall. We would appreciate your questions and comments, as it will help us tailor our programs. Please send them to Karen Coale. Thanks!