Religion

Washington, DC – Writing in The Hill, Sylvie Bello, the founder of the Cameroon American Council, and Rev. Dr. Sharon Stanley-Rea of Disciples of Christ highlight the implications for religious freedom in the U.S. government’s handling of the death of Nebane Abienwi. Nine weeks have passed since Neba died in the custody of U.S. immigration authorities. ...

Washington, DC – In The Fulcrum, a non-profit news outlet focused on integrity in U.S. elections and politics, Sister Simone Campbell explains that “Citizens United is standing in the way of immigration reform.” It is an important argument, and one that has not been widely acknowledged before.  Sr. Simone, executive director of NETWORK Lobby for Catholic ...

Denver, CO – As many Americans spend time with family this week, we pray for the migrants who have been jailed for seeking safety in this country; people who want nothing more than to be able to sit with their loved ones in freedom around a home-cooked meal.  “In this time of giving thanks for what ...

“We project a mighty voice” Washington, DC – This is the latest in a series of “snapshots” on the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC) and its member organizations.  Who They Are: The National Advocacy Center of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd (NAC) educates and develops strategies to address social justice issues and works for the transformation of ...

Loving one another in truth and action Washington, DC – This is the latest in a series of “snapshots” on the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC) and its member organizations.  Who They Are: The Jesuit Conference Office of Justice and Ecology (OJE) advocates, networks and educates for social and environmental justice, placing the voices of marginalized communities at ...

Borders are an opportunity for all of us to be transformed Washington, DC – This is the latest in a series of “snapshots” on the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC) and its member organizations.  Who They Are: The Columban Center for Advocacy and Outreach (CCAO) is the US-based advocacy office for the Missionary Society of St. Columban. CCAO ...

Still fighting to ensure that all people—including immigrants who are targeted and terrorized by the current administration—are treated with the dignity and respect that they deserve Washington, DC – This is the fifth in a series of “snapshots” on the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC) and its member organizations.  Who They Are: The Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) ...

“Just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.” Washington, DC – This is the fourth in a series of “snapshots” on the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC) and its member organizations.  Who They Are: Church World Service (CWS) was born in the aftermath ...

NCJW CEO Sheila Katz in The Forward, Just Ahead of Yom Kippur Washington, DC – In a new op-ed in The Forward, National Council on Jewish Women’s CEO, Sheila Katz, writes that “Yom Kippur is a time for the accounting of the soul—to own how we have been complacent, complicit, taken the easy way out.” On ...

“No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here” Washington, DC – This is the third in a series of “snapshots” on the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC) and its member organizations.  Who They Are: The United Church of Christ (UCC) is a distinct and diverse community of Christians that came ...