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Stand with Immigrants: Updates and Actions To Take Today
The Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC) offers updates, actions to take and resources for standing with Immigrants. Hurry! Some deadlines end Wednesday, Nov. 19.
Guest Blog: Faithful Resistance, Fighting the Sin of Dehumanization
From guest blog by Raed AbuJries, Program Manager, AMMPARO US Network, Education and Communications: “As people of faith, we have to be honest: this isn’t just a political debate. It’s a spiritual one. The way we talk about and treat the marginalized is a gut-check for our faith.”
Faith Groups Condemn All Time Low Refugee Resettlement Goal
ELCA Witness in Society Senior Director, the Rev. Amy Reumann, joins other faith leaders in calling the new goal ‘biased’, indicating it abandons those at risk, and is in need of reversal. Read the statement.
What's going on with Refugee Resettlement in the US amid the shutdown?
Learn what’s going on with Refugee Resettlement, and how you can help, from our partners at Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest.
Here I Pod, S3 Episode 1: Immigration, Sensitive Locations, and Faithful Action
‘Here I Pod’ kicks off Season 3 with "Immigration, Sensitive Locations, and Faithful Actions," featuring special guests from ELCA Ammparo, The Border Church/La Iglesia Fronteriza and ELCA Advocacy.
ELCA Action Alert: Tell Congress you support welcoming refugees
New ELCA Action Alert! Ask Congress to defend investments in refugee resettlement while urging the administration to restart fair, unbiased refugee admissions. Take action today!
Call for mercy and justice in detention facilities: Commentary by the Rev. Christine Stoxen
This Guest Commentary by Rev. Christine Stoxen appeared in Arizona Capitol Times on September 12, 2025. Rev. Stoxen serves of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chandler. AZ.
Standing with the Displaced and Vulnerable: Opinion by the Rev. Christine Stoxen
This OpEd by Rev. Christine Stoxen appeared in The Chandler Arizonan on August 24, 2025. Rev. Stoxen serves of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chandler. AZ.
ELCA Action Alert: Speak Out for People in Immigration Detention
New ELCA Action Alert! Urge your members of Congress to conduct essential oversight over ICE detention facilities and demand humane conditions. Take action today.
AMMPARO Candlelight Prayer Vigil Pictorial
See images from the AMMPARO Candlelight Prayer Vigil on Wednesday, July 30 at Peace Park as part of the ELCA Churchwide Assembly in Phoenix.
You are invited to a Candlelight Prayer Vigil during Churchwide Assembly
Please promote! Candlelight Prayer Vigil on Wednesday, July 30 at 9:00 pm. Lutherans from Churchwide Assembly, judicatory heads, faith leaders, Arizona legislators and local congregations are invited to attend.
ELCA presiding bishop statement on OBBBA’s passage
Presiding Bishop Eaton has released a statement on H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Read the full statement here.
Urgent! Tell Congress: Oppose the Big Beautiful Bill
The "Big Beautiful Bill" passed out of the Senate today. It now returns to the House for a final vote as soon as Wednesday. Contact your Representative today, urging them to vote NO on this bill.
ELCA Action Alert: CALL IN! to oppose cuts to social programs, funding for deportations
New ELCA Advocacy Action Alert! Senate leadership aims to schedule a rushed vote on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act as soon as this week, undermining access to core programs in our communities.
Here I Pod, Episode 5: Migration policy changes and their impact
Here I Pod is a podcast series from ELCA Advocacy bringing together voices of faith-based advocates caring for all people and creation. In Episode 5 you’ll hear from faith-based advocates meeting our current moment by supporting immigrants and refugees during a time of rapid shifts and changes. Host: Regina Q. Banks of Lutheran Office of Public Policy - California.
Interfaith video welcoming families seeking refuge
United across different backgrounds we are compelled by faith to have compassion, to protect the vulnerable and to welcome families seeking refuge. Together, we can create a world where love prevails over fear. 3:24 mins.
ELCA Lenten Action Alert: Oppose Mass Deportations
New Lenten Action Alert! Act now to tell Congress you oppose the detention and separation of immigrant families. Customize your letter with your values and your own experiences.
What Can Congregations Do to Prepare for Immigration Raids?
Through this guide, AMMPARO seeks to educate congregations and others about their rights under the law to help them better prepare for encounters with immigration officials.