Sacred Ground In Action Initiative
After a recent protest outside the Delaney Hall immigrant detention center by about 100 clergy members, Bishop Mariann Budde was interviewed on MSNow30. True to her charism she emphasized the importance of speaking truth to power, reflecting on the importance of clergy to not only use words but also act for the common good.
Watch the inspirational interview (Click Here)
Read the Religion News article (Click Here)
As we in the pews are also members of the body of Christ – through baptismal vows called to act on our Christian values – how can we speak and act for our immigrant neighbors as well as others castigated by this Administration?
We can be alert for opportunities to stand for justice, like these from Church World Service:
- TAKE ACTION: Demand Justice & Accountability After ICE Shootings (Click Here)
- TAKE ACTION: Tell Your State Lawmakers – Do Not Let Refugees & Other Newcomers Go Hungry as Federal SNAP Cuts Take Effect – CWS (Click Here)
- TAKE ACTION: Urge Your Senators to Pass Legislation to Protect Haitian TPS Holders (Click Here)
