Advocacy

International Day for Biological Diversity is a reminder to give thanks and feel gratitude for this amazing planet and all the life that it supports. A day to recognize that the human race is not somehow apart and separate from the natural world but intricately connected. To not only feel the interconnectedness between the vast diversity of people but to also include the vast diversity of all forms of life. To see the Body of Christ as encompassing all of the natural world, not just humans.

Includes the 2025 Refugee Resettlement Response Guide, Updated Policy Asks and Messaging Guidelines, Advocacy Tools You Can Use, and Invitations to Join the Movement for Refugee and Immigrant Justice

Through interviews with Black immigrants and immigration lawyers, “Behind Closed Doors” by Ohio Immigrant Alliance exposes deliberate imbalances in U.S. immigration courts that deny fair outcomes. - Unfounded fraud narratives - Impossible evidentiary standards - No guaranteed right to counsel We reimagine a more just system.

Our partners at Church World Service have prepared a resource to help us urge national, state, and local elected leaders to: - Urge the Trump administration to abide by recent court orders and restore the refugee resettlement program. - Publicly express your support for refugees and the bipartisan U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) and the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts (CARE). - Stand up for refugees and newcomers in upcoming congressional funding and legislative deliberations.

It is humbling to slow down enough to think how amazing this planet is and how the Earth provides everything we need to survive and thrive. And not just for humanity but for all of life from the microscopic organisms to the Blue Whales. The Earth is truly a gift from God.

Includes information on "What to Do If You or a Loved One is Detained", action links to the Solidarity Pledge and CWS Ash Wednesday Ecumenical Declaration, a Guide for Advocates Assisting People Facing Expanded Expedited Removal, and more!

Every couple months, members of Congress go on “recess,” returning to their home states and districts. Both members of the House of Representatives and the Senate use these periods to engage with voters, hold town halls and public events, conduct in-district legislative meetings, and make themselves available to their constituents.The next Congressional recess is currently scheduled for: March 17-21, 2025. March 17 is also the 45th anniversary of the signing of the bipartisan Refugee Act into law, legislation that formalized and codified the modern U.S. refugee and asylum systems – and which remains the law of the land. The upcoming recess period is a vital moment to take action and ensure your voice is heard.

World Water Day is March 22nd. World Water Day celebrates water and inspires action to tackle the global water crisis. Ecosystems supply, purify and protect freshwater resources. Apart from directly captured rainwater, humans get every drop of freshwater from either groundwater, surface water or frozen water.

Seeking to be a source of trusted information/resources for local congregations, Regions, and ministries Justice & Advocacy Ministries offers the following curated list of the articles, explainers, and videos about refugee and immigration ministries: Including Know Your Rights, Videos from Attorney Ocloo, Ways to Stay Informed, Ways to Take Action, and More...

Video Excerpt from the Disciples Justice Ministries Immigration Webinar held on February 25, 2025. Disciples Immigration Legal Counsel Jonelle Ocloo shares "What Your Church Should Know" about the recission of "Sensitive Locations", practical steps for dealing with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and differentiating between with an ICE Administrative Warrant and a Judicial Warrant.