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Monday Moment – November 23, 2020

1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NRSV) Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.   I am tired…

Monday Moments – November 16, 2020

There is no question that 2020 has turned out to be a year like none we have experienced before. We have faced a pandemic that…

Monday Moment – November 9, 2020

A God Moment   Recently, I encountered the use of the phrase  “that’s a God moment, or a God wink.”  It’s used when something unexpected…

Monday Moments – November 2, 2020

The excerpt below is from Dr. Kimberly D. Manning’s January 9, 2020 twitter feed. It is the retelling of a conversation she had with an…

Monday Moments – October 26, 2020

We Need A Covering Sisters   I woke up this morning with some heavy thoughts about the things that have happened in just the last…

Monday Moment – October 19, 2020

“Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 It’s Monday…. Monday Moments! As women, we…

IDAC Statement on Police, Disabilities, and Racism

INTERFAITH DISABILITY ADVOCACY COLLABORATIVE October 2020 Statement on Police, Disabilities, and Racism Rev. Dr. Kate Epperly, Minister of Justice and Advocacy for Families and Children,…

Monday Moment – October 9, 2020

Freedom in wild hair When do I get to brush your hair again? This may seem like an odd question but it’s one that I…

Monday Moment – October 5, 2020

Recover, Renew, Restore The word ‘’recover” means to regain, of to get or obtain that which was lost. To recover is also defined as to…

The Concert Across America to End Gun Violence

    Concert Across America Livestreaming on Facebook October 7 8:00-9:30 pm EST 5:00-6:30 pm PST As all of you know, Grandmothers Against Gun Violence…

Monday Moment – September 28, 2020

MAKE ROOM The Bible tells us in Proverbs 18:16 that our gift will make room for us and bring us before other people that are…

Monday Moment – September 20, 2020

Are you on Mute? Are you on mute? That is a question I hear repeatedly as my daughters engage in their online schooling. I understand…

Monday Moment – September 14, 2020

20 Minutes a Day At my last doctor’s appointment, I was asked, “What are you doing that’s just for you?” I was a little confused…

Monday Moment – September 7, 2020

I Killed a Cactus I killed a cactus. That is the kind of “green thumb’ I have. It was in college, but it scarred me…

Monday Moment – August 31, 2020

Make Space “Seek first God’s kingdom and what God wants. Then all your other needs will be met as well..” Matthew 6:33 (New Century Version)…

Eloy Detention Center Christmas Card Project

Looking for an easy, yet very meaningful hands-on mission project for your children, youth or family to do during this pandemic time of all-too-much time…

Monday Moment – August 24, 2020

The End of History I love trying to understand the behavior we exhibit and the way we think…which is why I loved studying Psychology, I…

Monday Moments – August 17, 2020

YES GOD WILL   Are you feeling like you can’t Breathe? Are you gasping for Breath? Does it feel like something is on your neck,…

Monday Moments – August 10, 2020

  “We Interrupt Your Regularly Scheduled Programming …..”   “Be still and know that I am God …” Psalm 46:10 I guarantee you that each…

Monday Moment – August 3

Essential Worshipper Being essential is a part of God’s plan for your life. You are wonderfully made in the image of God for a purpose….

Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, IIC, and Partners Deliver over 300,000 Signatures to ICE Demanding Release of Families

Washington, DC: Earlier today, Representative Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) joined representatives from over 15 other national faith-based and immigrants’ rights groups to deliver over 300,000 petition signatures…

Monday Moment – July 27, 2020

Matthew 13: 24-30 “Blessed Are The Weedy…”   This parable reflects the agrarian culture of Jesus’ time. He compares the Kingdom of Heaven to a…

Monday Moment – July 20, 2020

“NOT” A few years ago a life-size chalkboard was posted on a street in NYC with a prompt that made those passing by, stop and…

COVID-19 Hits ICE Family Residential Centers – Demand Families be Released Together!

Take Action! COVID-19 has been spreading and has now shown up in family detention centers. In accordance with the Flores Settlement Agreement, which only covers…

An Interfaith Reflection on the ADA: 30 Years Later

Wednesday, July 22nd, 12 pm – 1 pm EST Dear Friends of Disability Justice, Below is an announcement for IDAC’s July 22 commemoration of the…

Monday Moments – July 13

TAKE A  MOMENT   Take a moment to go back ….. “One of them, when he realized that he was healed, turned around and came…

Join: “Dismantling Racism in Family Immigration” Webinar

July 7, Tuesday, 6 pm ET/3 pm PT  – Join Webinar on Dismantling Racism in Family Immigration. Black Immigrant Leaders Speak about”Dismantling Racism” Needed for…

Monday Moments – July 6, 2020

Rejoice in the Possibilities   Recently, I began rereading Octavia Butler’s novel, “Parable of the Sower” to help process this time of instability with a…

Monday Moments – June 29

Hold Up Your Shield   Psalm 89: 18 “For our shield belongs to the Lord, our King to the Holy One of Israel.”   What…

DHM Interim President Called

Rev. Sheila Spencer named Interim President of Disciples Home Missions June 17, 2020 The Board of Disciples Home Missions (DHM) is thrilled to announce the…

Monday Moment – June 22, 2020

Micah 6:8 Good Morning Sisters… If you are seeking the requirements for what it means to care for your neighbor, in the times in which…

Disciples Immigration Leaders Respond to SCOTUS DACA Decision – and Invite YOU to Join in Monday, June 22nd “DACA Day” Events

(June 18, 2020) Today, in a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration cannot immediately end the Deferred Action for Childhood…

Supreme Court DACA Decision Coming Soon–How Can You & Your Church Offer Support?

The U.S. Supreme Court is due to announce its decision soon on whether the DACA program – which has lifted up the lives and provided work…

Webinar: Protecting Asylees & Detainees, Ending Family Separation!

Join Our Faith Webinar! “Detention, Asylum, Family Separation & COVID-19”, Wed., June 3, 4 PM ET/1 PM PT As people of faith, how will we respond…

DACA Monday Morning Prayers 9:30-10:00 AM ET

Asian Pacific Heritage & DACA, & a Disciples DACA Story TODAY & Every Monday Until Supreme Court Justices Announce Their DACA Decision! Disciples Refugee &…

Living Out Pentecost’s Compassion and Unity

Supporting Values of Care & Justice for Farmworkers & Meatpackers See our RIM Pentecost Resource & Many Others Online HERE. Image right: CBS This Morning…

Family Separation–Here We Go Again!

The past week’s headlines are shocking enough: “More Than 900 Children Have Been Expelled Under a Pandemic Border Policy” – The New York Times “The Trump…

Family Separation: Next Round, New Tragedies

The past week’s headlines are shocking enough: “More Than 900 Children Have Been Expelled Under a Pandemic Border Policy” – The New York Times “The Trump…

RIM in the Pandemic

Every day, Disciples Refugee & Immigration Ministries (RIM) seeks to follow the call of the prophets for justice. As RIM shared recently in the Washington Post, Jeremiah’s…

Monday Moment – June 15, 2020

“It’s Self-care” – Me Time The month of February we celebrated Valentine’s Day, the day of love. February is also known as Healthy Heart Month,…

#DWConnect Summer 2020

Greetings Sisters, Have Faith! Nothing makes a new day more beautiful and promising than having the right heart, the right spirit, the right mind and…

Monday Moments – June 8, 2020

Nothing Coming Between Us Recently we had a zoom call for the Wild Women of the West group, (the group of women from the west…

Hunger Relief: Be a Link in the Farm-to-Family Network

To paraphrase Jesus, The harvest is plentiful, more laborers are needed! While Jesus spoke about the crowds of people who gathered, “harassed and helpless, like…

Monday Moments – June 1, 2020

“GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS.”   I know this makes you think of the traditional hymn, but it makes me think of the version of this…

Monday Moments – May 25, 2020

Social Distance not Social Disconnection “7 Beloved, let us [unselfishly] [a]love and seek the best for one another, for love is from God; and everyone…

Monday Moment – May 18, 2020

Do you own any Shock Absorbers…?   In this week’s Monday moment, I am writing about the importance of “Shock Absorbers.” Yes, Shock Absorbers. You…

Monday Moments – May 11, 2020

“It’s not the one who plants or the one who waters who is at the center of this process but God, who makes things grow.”…

Monday Moments – May 4, 2020

I Said A Prayer For You Today Sisters, My Friend sent this prayer to me, I’d like to share it with you: I said a…

Rural Faith Leaders Join Workers Calling for Protection and Relief from COVID-19 Outbreaks

Washington, DC – Earlier today, rural faith leaders and organizers gathered on a press call to discuss the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on rural…

A Gift for Green Chalice

Green Chalice needs YOU. We need your leadership. Please talk and educate others about the climate crisis. We need your actions. We now have less than 10…

Virtual Worship

A week ago, my disheveled family gathered on the couch with coffee and breakfast tacos in hand.  I did not have high expectations at all…

Rejoice?

Christ is risen and we are called to rejoice. But, we are in a Pandemic. Almost 170,000 people worldwide and 43,000 Americans have died from…

Answering The Call to Respond to Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence

At our last General Assembly we adopted Resolution GA-1928, A Call to See and Respond to the Crisis of Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence, (DV/IPV) for…

Volunteering in light of COVID-19

As a people of faith, we are called to be in compassionate relationship with others. We put our faith in action, witnessing to the love…

Monday Moments – April 27, 2020

To Remember… to Know In my March 30th “Monday Moment,” I shared with you the news that I am not able to visit my husband,…

Holy Week & Protecting Immigrants During COVID-19

This Holy Week, Follow Jesus’ Steps & Journey with Immigrants During COVID-19 As we seek to walk the way of the cross during this tragic…

Monday Moments – April 20, 2020

“Ladies in Waiting or Wanting?” “Lady-in-waiting, is a female personal assistant at a court, royal or feudal, attending on a royal woman or a high-ranking…

DHM Board Announces Leadership Change

After much prayer and discernment, the Disciples Home Missions Board of Directors has unanimously agreed to accept the resignation of Rev. Sotello V. Long.  We…

Join DACA Prayers and Webinar before Supreme Court Decision!

Court’s Decision on DACA Could Be Announced as Early as Monday! Here’s What’s Needed: *JOIN “MONDAY MORNING DACA PRAYERS” online from 9:30-10 am ET each…

Monday Moments – April 13, 2020

What A Difference A Day Makes …. What a difference a day makes … twenty four little hours. This article was due on April 10th,…

Monday Moments – April 6, 2020

Don’t Worry, Pray! Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns….

Monday Moments – March 30

As I write this, I am in Day 5 of Oregon’s mandated #StayHomeStaySafe efforts. My husband, Jay, who is in the later stage of Alzheimer’s,…

Monday Moments – March 23, 2020

“So speak encouraging words to one another. Build up hope so you’ll all be together in this, no one left out, no one left behind….

DACA Virtual Prayer Vigil

Tune in for Our #FAITH4DACA “Blessing Our Home” Prayer Vigil  on Wed., Mar. 18, Noon Eastern! Join us 3/18 for a #Faith4DACA FB Live event!…

COVID-19 and Care for Immigrants

In these days of public health uncertainties as we seek to care for one another and ourselves, how can we also keep following God’s call…

Monday Moments – March 16, 2020

Do Not Be Afraid   “It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; He will not leave you or forsake…

Disciples Volunteering: COVID-19 updates

June 4, 2020 Hunger Relief in Response to the Coronavirus: Be a Link in the Farm-to-Family Network Congregations are called for this mission opportunity, to…

Monday Moments – March 9, 2020

Amazing Love   It’s amazing how clear the sky and the air is after a storm. The sun shines so bright. The air smells so…

Monday Moments – March 2, 2020

Lessons in the Midst of the Storm   I can remember being in the midst of my first Midwest storm… It was one of those…

Monday Moments – February 24, 2020

You Are Enough!   Siblings in Christ, I am writing to inform you, and me that we are enough! Has anyone told you lately, that…

LENT Journeying with Jesus Building Partnerships with DACA Leaders

This LENT, Pray and Act with #FAITH4DACA. “Facing the Future, Together!” An 8 Part Devotion Series IIC Lenten FULL DEVOTIONS DACA2020 FINAL This Lent, connect, support, and…

Lenten Devotions: #Faith4DACA Youth

There is no way that I can do my work without addressing today’s  unconscionable suffering of immigrant families and children in our nation and at…

Monday Moments – February 17, 2020

The Hand that guides the Heart that prays I love the month of February because, like December everyone is displaying love! Flowers, candy and gifts…

Monday Moments – February 10, 2020

P.U.S.H. Through Many of us are familiar with the acronym PUSH, pray until something happens. Often, we stop praying before the something actually happens. It…

Monday Moments – January 27, 2020

Use Your Weapon Praise is the weapon that God has given us to defeat the enemy. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 tells us to give thanks in…

#Faith4Asylum Campaign Launch

Capitol Hill Prayer Vigil Marks One Year Since “Remain in Mexico” Policy Sent Migrants to Danger Vigils Across U.S. Demand an End to Anti-Asylum Policies…

Flores Amicus Brief Filed

Disciples Home Missions, with Refugee and Immigration Ministries, join other faith partners in Amicus brief to ensure children stay protected through Flores policies. Go here…

2020 Lent Devotional Resource Now Available

2020 Lent Resource (PDF) (online) — The Rev. Dr. Betty M. Green and the Rev. Dr. Irvin W. Green are the writers again this year for the…

Prayer and Action for Asylum Seekers!

Disciples RIM and Disciples Justice for Children invite you to Join the National #Faith4Asylum Day of Prayer and Action Beginning January 29,2020!  On the occasion…

Monday Moments – January 20, 2020

Your Life is an Offering “So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life- your sleeping, eating, going-to-work,…

Monday Moment – January 13, 2020

All Things Work Together for Good My favorite scripture is Romans 8:28. It states that all things are working together for the good for those…

Monday Moment – January 6, 2020

Working While We Wait “I don’t mind waiting. I don’t mind waiting, I don’t mind waiting on you, Lord.”   This is one of my…

Monday Moment – December 23, 2019

 “The Present of Presence” This week’s lectionary Gospel text is Matthew 1:18-25, which describes the birth of Jesus. In Matthew’s Gospel, he is clear from…

Monday Moment December 16, 2019

“It All Matters” Let’s consider a few facts to begin. 1) This week’s lectionary Gospel text (Matthew 11:2-11) is a familiar one. We hear it…

Pampered for the Holidays!

Serving Refugee Neighbors over Advent & Epiphany We usually end our telling of the story of Christmas Eve with Mary and Joseph nestled snug together…

Monday Moments – December 16, 2019

“It All Matters” Let’s consider a few facts to begin. 1) This week’s lectionary Gospel text (Matthew 11:2-11) is a familiar one. We hear it…

2020 Week of the Laity

Week of the Laity will be celebrated January 19 – 25,  2020.  Laity Sunday is a special time when the lay people of the church…

Monday Moments – December 9, 2019

I WILL and I DO It’s Monday again, and I thought we would explore the moment or moments we all said, “I will or I…

Ok Boomers: Let’s Deal with Racism

The new year is here. Are you ready? 2020 will be a pivotal year for our nation. Much will ride upon upon how justice seeking…

Monday Moments – December 2, 2019

Wait… Are You Serious?!?! The Advent season began yesterday with the candle of hope, which represents the expectation felt in anticipation of the coming Messiah….

Monday Moments – November 25, 2019

God is so good. Yes He is. 1Timothy 1:12-13 (MSG) “I’m so grateful to Christ Jesus for making me adequate to do this work. He…

2019 Advent & Epiphany Devotional Series

“Ignite the Light” is the theme of a six part Advent & Ephiphany devotional series on Immigration. The first Sunday of Advent is December 1st….

Monday Moments – November 18, 2019

What is God Calling You to? Acts 9: 36-43 How beautiful it is to be a Disciple of Jesus who is the Christ and Son…

Monday Moments – November 11, 2019

It’s the little things… In this season of thanksgiving and gratefulness … it’s the little things that remind me of God’s goodness. Love and family,…

Monday Moments – November 4, 2019

Monday Moments with your DWM Executive Committee   Click HERE  to read the first Monday Moment by Alishah Hardway, Member at Large

Advent 2019 Devotional Resource

The 2019 Advent Devotional Resources was written by Apostle, Sharyn Cosby, Pastor of In the Spirit Christian Church, (Disciples of Christ) in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The…

Join IIC Webinar #Faith4DACA 10/30 at 3 PM ET – DACA Going to Supreme Court Soon!

Dear Friends, DACA IS GOING TO SUPREME COURT NOVEMBER 12th SIGN UP HERE FOR WEBINAR OCTOBER 30TH AT 3 PM ET/ 12 PM PT to learn how people…

Border-Wide Actions on the 25th Anniversary of Operation Gatekeeper, Beginning Oct. 1st Thru Oct.

Hello, All, Please see below information of actions all along the southern border, beginning October 1 st and throughout the month. If you are able to participate as…

President Cuts Refugee Resettlement to 18,000 for FY2020

Sept. 27, 2019 – Last night, the administration which two years ago cut refugee numbers from our historic average of 95,000 refugees annually to 50,000,…

Religious Leaders Denounce Trump Administration’s Latest Attack on Immigrant Children

“The United States should be doing more to protect refugee children, not actively participating in their oppression” Washington, DC (August 21, 2019) – Religious organizations…

DHS Raids Other Agencies’ Budgets to Fund More Immigrant Detention: Religious Leaders React

Washington, DC (August 27, 2019) – The Trump administration has alerted Congress that it is raiding the budgets of other federal programs, to dedicate even…

Responding to the Harmful New Public Charge Rules

On August 12, the administration announced its new Public Charge rule, which can drastically reduce numbers of legal immigrants who can enter and stay in…

El Paso Vigil Resources

El Paso Vigil Resources: To Remember and Re-Commit Against Violence Hold a Vigil to honor lives lost in the nation’s largest mass shooting against immigrants…

Faith Leaders Denounce White Supremacy and Call Administration to Welcome Immigrants

National Faith Organizations Denounce White Supremacy in the Wake of the El Paso Shooting and Call on the Administration to Welcome Immigrants The Rev. Teresa…

Continue to Protect Against Immigration Raids – How We All Can Help!

I cry aloud to God, aloud to God, and he will hear me In the day of my trouble I seek the Lord; in the night…

Protect Against Immigration Raids – How We All Can Help!

“Whoever goes to the Lord for safety, whoever remains under the protection of the Almighty,can say to God, ‘You are my defender and protector. You…

Lights for Liberty

PLEASE participate as you can in any of the many “Lights for Liberty” events being held throughout the United States TONIGHT in support of positive solutions for children…

Ways to Help Children & Families at the Border

Print out the image at right to share with your congregation. Please note that congregations and individuals are NOT allowed to send toothbrushes, clothes, or…

Join Disciples RIM Events at GA

Go HERE to sign up for special Refugee & Immigration Vigil for the Children at General Assembly in Des Moines, and to let us know which…

Media Advisory

MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, REFUGEES, AND FAITH LEADERS SPEAK ON WORLD REFUGEE DAY Press conference will highlight bipartisan support for restoring U.S. leadership in refugee protection…

Letter in Support of Refugee Protection & Resettlement

Today, as World Refugee Day soon approaches on June 20th, Disciples Refugee & Immigration Ministries sent this letter to all US legislators, expressing our commitment…

Join Disciples in Prayer & Solidarity as “Faith Floods the Courtroom” in Tucson

Seven Disciples leaders from Arizonia; including Rev. Jay Deskins, Rev. Kelley Dick, Rev. Job Cobos, Rev. Bob Howard, Rev. Al Beasley, Dave Coatworth, and Lauryn…

Dream & Promise Act Offers Hope for Dreamers, TPS, DED

Rev. Terri Hord Owens publicly stated support for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) recipients on Monday when she said:  “The…

2019 Juneteenth Resources

The 2019 Juneteenth resource is available for download. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery. From its Galveston, Texas, origin in 1865,…

May 8-9 Refugee Advocacy Days and June 16 Refugee Welcome Sunday

Disciples Friends of Refugees, This year, the administration has set a national U.S. refugee admissions goal at 30,000 – the lowest level in U.S. history….

RIM 8-Part Lent Devotional

Rim announces an 8-part devotional series for Lent. You may find it here. Topics include: Ash Wednesday–Walls Built First in Our Hearts Week 1 Lent—Walls…

Barriers, Beds, a Bill & the Border: Understanding Potential Impacts

Avoiding a shutdown, Congress passed a funding bill late this week that included remaining FY 2019 appropriations. Among the seven areas funded was the Department…

Urge Congress to Protect Refugees & Save the Resettlement Program

January 27, marked the second anniversary of the Muslim Ban. During this time, we’ve seen firsthand the painful human impacts of negative administrative changes and…

Faith Leaders on the Morality of a Border Wall

The Disciples General Minister & President, Global Ministries, and Refugee & Immigration Ministries leaders join in this Statement of Faith Leaders on the Morality of…

2019 Lent Resource

2019 Lent Devotional Resource Now Available The 2019 Lent Resource — The Rev. Dr. Betty Miller Green and the Rev. Dr.  Irvin W. Green are the…

Christian Leaders Welcome Muslim-American Women to Congress

The Rev. Dr. Sharon Stanley-Rea, Director of Disciples Refugee & Immigration Ministries, was among a delegation of Christian leaders who delivered a welcome message to…

Raise Your Faith Voice

Raise Your Faith Voice on Senate Immigration Bill & Gov’t Shutdown! Call Before Thurs. Vote! Proposed Senate Immigration Bill–Evaluate the Risks & Join a Faith Call…

Protect Liberians with DED

Please Sign On NOW as Faith Leaders to Protect Liberians with DED!! Last weekend, Liberians from our Disciples Whosoever Will Christian Church in Maryland inspired…

Posadas National Week of Action

Please Join the Week of Action Around the Country In These Ways!: Go HERE to learn about 60+ faith and community actions happening this week…

Letter to Congress on Anti-Immigrant Tactics

800 Clergy Sign Letter to Congress Rebuking Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Tactics Letter recommends three congressional actions to end demonizing politics and funding policies that incite violence…

Asylum & Appropriations Alert

Asylum and Appropriations Alert Dec218FINAL2 Tell Congress to Protect Families & Stop Fueling Excessive Detention, Deportation, and Border Militarization: National Faith Call-in Week Dec. 3-7 Images…

Remember the Farmworkers this Thanksgiving

Who Grows Food for our Feasts? and The Cries of the Harvesters. Check out these resources for Thanksgiving.  Who Grows Food for our Feasts?  provides education…

Advent & Epiphany Immigration & Refugee Themed 8 Part Devotions

Please see and share here our 2018 Advent and Epiphany Devotions: Advent 2018 IIC Devotions . This year, we invite you to join in a spiritual…

Bridging the Gap

Each month from March through December of 2018, the DHM Young Adult Commission will be uploading a video about what each of our current 10…

Immigration/Education

I invite you to check out my passion video for the month of August. The fourth in a series started by the Young Adult Commission…

Serving Joyfully

Hi I’m Jessica Braxton! I’m a member of the Young Adult Commission and this is my Passion.

Preparation

Each month from March through December of 2018, the DHM Young Adult Commission will be uploading a video about what each of our current 10…

Unity in a Divided World

Each month from March through December of 2018, the DHM Young Adult Commission will be uploading a video about what each of our current 10…

Faith Leaders Support for Asylum Seekers

Learn more about Asylum Seekers, and How You Can Help by going here: https://www.discipleshomemissions.org/missions-advocacy/refugee-immigration-ministries/immigrants/ Rev. Terri Hord Owens joined other national faith leaders this morning…

State by State Fact Sheets About Immigrant Communities

Want to learn more about immigrants in your own state?  Go here for state by state Fact Sheets from the American Immigration Council!

Video Clips

Now available is a list of selected video clips related to multiple immigration and refugee topics. Go here to view.

Refugee Alert! Call Now to Support Refugee Resettlement!

This month, the administration named a refugee resettlement goal that is the historically lowest number ever (only 30,000)–despite the highest number of global refugees than…

Karen Evans, First Christian Church, Des Moines, IA #Pray4Refugees

“My name is Karen Evans.  I’ve had the opportunity to work for the last four years in a volunteer ESL program, and  work with the…

Elder Mike Simonson, Downtown Disciples Church, Des Moines, IA #Pray4Refugees

“I’m Mike Simonson, with Downtown Disciples in Des Moines, and I’m also one of the chairs of the Missions Committee for the Disciples General Assembly…

Rev. Amy Spangler-Dunning, Des Moines, IA #Pray4Refugees

“My name is Amy Spangler-Dunning.  I am a clergy person in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), in the Upper Northwest.  I am also a…

Chrissy Stonebraker-Martinez, Cleveland, OH #Pray4Refugees

“Hi, I’m Chrissy Stonebraker-Martinez, Co-Director, Inter-Religious Task Force on Central America & Colombia in Cleveland, Ohio.  I just want you all to know we have…

Rev. Suzanne Stout, Des Moines, IA #Pray4Refugees

“I am Suzanne Stout, the Pastor of First Christian Church in Des Moines, IA….I have had the opportunity of working with refugees both in Florida…

Rev. Debbie Griffin, Des Moines, IA #Pray4Refugees

“It’s my joy and blessing to be the pastor of Downtown Disciples in Des Moines, Iowa.  I wanted to tell you about two refugees I…

Upper Midwest #Pray4Refugees

“Sometimes we experience things in our lives that you don’t realize the significance of until much later.  I had the privilege of presiding at the…

Dallas Texas in the Southwest #Pray4Refugees

“Dallas is a city that is reliant on refugees and immigrants, because they define, assist, participate in, and grow our culture.  I can’t imagine a…

Faith Leaders Oppose Historically Low Resettlement Goal for FY19; Urge Administrations to Resettle 75,000

Responding to Secretary Pompeo’s recent press conference that set refugee admissions goal at 30,000 during the worst refugee crisis in human history, members of the…

AZ Region #Pray4Refugees

“As a faith leader, I believe we have a moral obligation to welcome the stranger in our midst. That is why for the past several…

VA Region #Pray4Refugees

“The topic of refugee resettlement is near and dear to my heart.  Our country is a land of opportunity, and I hope a land of…

Northeastern Region #Pray4Refugees

Our Disciples Pastor of Multilingual & Cross-Sectional Worship at Park Avenue Christian Church in NY reminds that, “Refugees are very close to the heart and…

Christian Denominations Join Forces to Call on the White House to #Welcome75k Refugees

Disciples Refugee & Immigration Ministries sponsors and speaks at a White House Press Conference on September 12 to urge that 75,000 refugees be resettled in…

SW #Pray4Refugees

“Today, I light a candle of prayer for refugees, seeking protection from religious, political, and any form of persecution. Since 1985, our region has been…

Ill./Wis. #Pray4Refugees

“Refugees in this world need our help, desperately. They don’t choose to lose their homes, lifestyle, culture. They leave…because of forces outside of their control….

Oregon/SW Idaho #Pray4Refugees

Rev. Doug Wirt, Co-Regional Minister in the Oregon/Southwest Idaho Region, joins Rev. Terri to #Pray4Refugees and urge the US to resettle at least 75,000 refugees…

NE Region Joins #Pray4Refugees

Rev. Stephanie Kendell, who serves in the NE Region as Exec. Minister of Park Avenue Christian Church in New York City, joins Rev. Terri to…

Join Rev. Terri to #Pray4Refugees

URGE YOUR LEADERS TO RESETTLE AT LEAST 75,000 REFUGEES IN FY2019!    Please join our Disciples General Minister & President, Rev. Terri Hord Owens, as…

Legislative Guidance to End Family Separations and Detention

Watch here the recent webinar of the Interfaith Immigration Coalition, called “Family Separation and August Recess Engagement,” to help you prepare for visiting your leaders!:…

2020 Census Counts

If you oppose a Citizenship Question being added to the US Census, you may make your comment heard by going here ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 7TH!…

Families Belong Together

Our Disciples RIM Director helped lead prayers at the Sojourners’ Keep Families Together prayer vigil at the U.S. Capitol on June 30, saying, “God, in…

Saguaro Christian Church Holds Daily Prayer Vigil for Families

Saguaro Christian Church in Tucson, AZ. recently began holding daily prayer vigils in support of separated children and families. See and join them in prayer…

All Rights for All, Without Borders

RIM Director, Rev. Dr. Sharon Stanley-Rea, shares reasons faith partners are against family separation and detention, during The National Press Club launch on June 25…

Join THIS Saturday’s National Day of Action

June 30th will be a National Day of Action to End Family Separation & Detention with events at the White House and 650 Locations Around…

Children, Clergy protest ICE in Capitol with blankets and cages

Please see here a video of Disciples—including RIM Director, Capitol Area Regional Minister, and other Disciples clergy—assisting children, adults, and faith leaders in yesterday’s action…

Young Adults Serving, Learning, and Leading

With the summer season underway, Disciples Volunteering has trained, commissioned, and sent Summer Mission Interns to lead at missions sites. If you are taking a…

Family Separations: A Word to the Church

You are invited to read the “Family Separations: A Word to the Church” and consider signing on in support. We also strongly encourage Disciples to…

Faith and Human Rights Partners in the “Value Our Families” Coalition Raise Concerns About Anti-Immigrant Bills

Washington, D.C., June 13, 2018 — Speaker Paul Ryan has promised his caucus they will vote on at least two anti-immigrant bills next week, as…

Faith Leaders Statement on Family Separations

The Rev. Teresa Hord Owens, General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) along with other faith leaders released a statement today…

Five Ways to Help Migrant Dads on Father’s Day

See here for ways you can learn about and help migrant dads who are in detention, are farmworkers, have DACA and TPS, hold H1B Visas,…

National Day of Action for Children

Friday, June 1, please join with faith and human rights partners around the country for a National Day of Action for Children to stop family…

Festival Clergy Hit the Hill to Protect Children!

Some 45 plus clergy participated in the Festival of Homiletics 2018, in Washington, D.C., on May 23. Organizers trained and organized the participation of conference…

Disciples Respond to Anti-Immigrant Comments from President and White House Chief of Staff

In recent days, deeply offensive rhetoric has again been issued against immigrant communities by President Trump and White House Chief of Staff John Kelly. Disciples…

Family Belongs Together

RIM Director joins with faith partners in Baltimore to assist Honduran woman in avoiding detention. Marta Rodriguez walked out the front door of the Baltimore…

Guidelines for Same-Gender Services

Please click here for the statement of guidelines by Rev. Thomas A. Yates, Chaplains Endorsing Officer.

Disciples GMP on a National Mother’s Day Press Call

The Rev. Terri Hord Owens, General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada, spoke on a…

GMP Responds to Session’s Comments at Border

“The comments by Attorney General Sessions at the border yesterday, which conflated the actions of Central American parents–who are openly presenting themselves to seek safety…

Month of Ramadan

Month of Ramadan resource provides ways that congregations can link with Muslim communities in their areas to engage in Interfaith Iftars. Click here for devotion,…

Pentecost People Called to be Advocates

This Pentecost resource connects the giving of the Advocate spirit with immigrant stories and our calling to serve as an advocate to support families at…

This Mother’s Day, Honor Immigrant Mothers

More immigrant Moms than ever are now in detention & separated from their families. As we gratefully celebrate all MOTHERS, this year we pay special…

Background Handout Resource on TPS

Temporary Protected Status: A Faithful Response to Humanitarian Crises What is TPS (Temporary Protected Status)? Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, is a life-saving immigration program…

Refugee Asks Update

URGE CONGRESS: Ensure the U.S. Resettles at Least 45,000 Refugees in FY2018! Call your senators and representatives today! Host a #WhereRtheRefugees Public Witness Event Plan…

More than 600 Interfaith Leaders and Organizations Fight Together for Honduran TPS Holders

In a letter delivered to the administration on April 27, 2018, 122 faith-based organizations and 518 faith leaders from across traditions stand united in calling…

Stories from People Prohibited by Refugee Bans

Read these stories of individuals and families from the various countries prohibited to enter the US under recent Muslim/Refugee Bans.

Disciples Statement Against End of TPS for Nepalese

“With timing that has painfully come the very day following the devastating earthquakes in Nepal three years ago, we stand as faith partners together with…

Disciples Join Faith Partners in Refugee Foot Washing to Hold Administration Accountable for Record Low Refugee Arrivals

Washington, D.C. – Faith leaders held a footwashing service in the shadow of the White House this afternoon.The biblical practice of footwashing is part of…

Disciples of Christ Respond to Announced End of Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Liberians

“I continue to be deeply disturbed by the random choices that this administration makes in removing TPS and other protected statuses. Last night’s decision to…

Liberian “Deferred Enforced Departure” (DED) Resources

The current designation of “Deferred Enforced Departure” (DED) that is currently protecting nearly 4,000 Liberians in the U.S. is set to expire on MARCH 31st…

4 Urgent Ways to Support Refugees Now

1)  REFUGEE ARRIVALS TO THE U.S. IN THIS FISCAL YEAR HAVE BEEN STAGGERINGLY LOW!  Please help us circulate the below faith leader & faith-based organization…

New RIM Resources

Now Available!  Disciples Black Immigrant and Refugee Toolkit!  For a compilation of resources to help your congregation build awareness of and assist Black refugees and…

Indianapolis Disciples of Christ Clergy Join with Other Faith Leaders in Vigil & Civil Disobedience in Support of Dreamers & Immigrant Families

Today, seven Disciples affiliated clergy, Rev. Linda McCrae, Rev. Carolyn Higginbotham, Rev. Jim Higginbotham, Rev. Jon Barnes, Rev. Dawn Barnes, Rev. Sandra Gourdet, and Rev….

Disciples GMP Urges a Solution for Dreamers Who Remain in Limbo

On this day when the President proclaimed DACA protections would end unless a Congressional decision was reached, dreamers remain insecure in the absence of a…

Ash Wednesday Service with Dreamers

Faith Leaders Performed Ash Wednesday Service with Dreamers in Front of Senator McConnell’s and Schumer’s Office to Demand Passage of Dream Act Washington, D.C. (February…

RIM Lenten Resources

Nine Immigration Themed Resources for Lent Encouraging Faith Commitments in Solidarity with Refugees & Immigrants. Go to 2018 Lenten Devotions.

Faith in Action: Caring for Community and Creation

Watch the Caring for Community & Creation video now! 

Disciples & Interfaith Toolkit: Top 5 Ways to Take Action NOW in 2018

On Jan. 8, 2018, DHS terminated TPS for El Salvador, effective Sept. 9, 2019. As communities of faith, we urge the administration to reinstate TPS…

Week of Action – Jan. 27 to Feb. 3, 2018

One Year of Muslim & Refugee Bans: Showing Up Against Discrimination. toolkit and resources

Clergy, Impacted Immigrants, Faith & Labor Leaders Demand that DHS Extends TPS for 200K Salvadoran Immigrants

Rev. Sharon Stanley-Rea, was among the participants on a press call January 4, to urge the Department of Homeland Security to extend Temporary Protected Status…

Thank You for 2017 & Join Us to Act for Refugees and Immigrants in 2018!

Thank you for your partnership in acting to support refugees and immigrants in 2017–and join us in ongoing actions for justice in 2018!!  Sign up…

Epiphany Devotions for Jan. 4-6

          Join in a 3-part Epiphany devotional series and actions in support of Temporary Protected Status populations for Jan. 4-6.

Advent Devotions

“Welcome to the Manger” is the theme for the 2017 Advent Devotions. Available for download on the Refugee & Immigration website.  Week one: Angels Week…

Who Grows Food for our Feasts?

These resources provide education and links that help families and congregations build awareness of our dependence upon the gifts and energies of farmworkers; especially as…

Dreamers Welcome At the Table

As we prepare soon to gather around tables again and again during the holiday season, Disciples Refugee & Immigration Ministries invites your congregation and members…

Haitian TPS Alert

Dear Disciples Friend, Right now, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is considering whether or not to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians in…

Christian Leaders Arrested for Peaceful Capitol Hill Protest in Support of Dream Act

Disciples are among Christian leaders and activists who held hands and sang in an unlawful demonstration inside of the Russell Senate office building in Washington,…

Praying with Dreamers Week #Faith4Dream Oct. 29 – Nov. 4

Prepare now to plan Dream Sabbath Events! Check out these resources for ways you can participate.

Rev. Sharon Stanley-Rea Among DC-Area Clergy to Hold White House Rally to Save TPS ​​

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, October 17th at 11 a.m., local interfaith clergy will host a rally to call on the Trump administration to preserve Temporary…

Reflections from Conference on Migration, Borders & Reception

The Rev. Sharon Stanley-Rea traveled to Italy to participate in “Living and Witnessing the Border.” An International Conference on Migration, Borders and Reception, September 29…

Join October 2nd Immigration & Refugee Webinar and participate in Dream Sabbath

Join the Interfaith Immigration Coalition for this webinar to learn how communities of faith can participate in “Dream Sabbath” events that lift up the stories,…

RIM Wrap: Sept. 28 Refugee Program

Please Help Stop the Dismantling of the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program and Share Your Heart to Welcome Refugees A Refugee Admissions Goal of 45,000 Is…

Sept. 27 CWS Press Release on Refugee Resettlement Program

CONGRESSWOMAN SCHAKOWSKY,  FAITH LEADERS, AND REFUGEES URGE CONGRESS TO STOP TRUMP FROM SHUTTING THE DOOR ON REFUGEES On morning of the Trump administration’s consultation with…

Helping after Disaster

Friends (for #3, below): Disciples Volunteering has created a link for gathering email addresses, in order to update those who are interested in serving with…

Sharon Stanley-Rea on DACA Decision

Hear from Rev. Sharon Stanley-Rea in an interview with Sojourners on September 5, decision about DACA.

General Minister and President offers thoughts about DACA

On Tuesday, Sept. 5, the U.S. administration announced an end to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program that has protected children brought to…

Urgent: DACA & TPS Recipients at Great Risk: Ways Disciples Can Help!

Please sign the faith letter & call your leaders today & tomorrow to urge DACA not to be ended, join our DACA & TPS Emergency…

Disaster Donations

The rain is still falling from Hurricane Harvey and the worst is not over for many, many communities. People are rightly asking how they can…

“Immigrant Welcoming” Resolution Passes at General Assembly

On Monday, July 10th, Disciples Refugee & Immigration Ministries’ Director joined with Immigration Legal Counsel, the National Benevolent Association, the Central Pastoral Office office of…

Thank you Mission Servants!

Mission opportunities were abundant at General Assembly, and Assembly goers responded in force! Thanks to all who stepped up and offered your time and talents…

Webinars on July 10th & 13th

Join the webinar on July 10th and 13th to help immigrants and learn about sanctuary. July 10 Interfaith Immigration Coalition Webinar “5 Ways We Can…

General Assembly Alerts

Go here for Summer Recess Toolkit and Alerts for Refugees, Immigrants, Farmworkers, and TPS Recipients. Summer Action Grassroots Toolkit Disciples: Call to Support Refugees Now!…

Families Rally in Front of White House to Protest Trump Administration’s Aggressive Tactics to Deport Loved Ones to Cambodia

RIM’s Director (a board member with Southeast Asian Resource Action Center) was grateful to join this a.m. in speaking at Press Conference outside the White…

Faith Leaders Stand Against Scotus Ruling on Refugee and Muslim Ban Executive Order

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 26, 2017 CONTACT: media@cwsglobal.org | 202.733.5151 FAITH LEADERS STAND AGAINST SCOTUS RULING ON REFUGEE AND MUSLIM BAN EXECUTIVE ORDER Call on…

Disciples Statement in Response to Supreme Court Ruling re: Refugee and Muslim Bans

Rev. Dr. Sharon Watkins, General Minister and President, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and Rev. Dr. Ronald Degges, President, Disciples Home Missions “Disciples are a…

From Student Visa to Green Card

From Student Visa to Green Card is now scheduled for Monday, July 10 at 5:00 p.m.— Calling all seminary students! Please join Disciples Immigration Legal…

CWS Statement on 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling Against President Trump’s Rewritten Refugee Ban ​

“The courts have spoken yet again in favor of justice and humanity. As CWS has maintained since January, President Trump’s ill-advised travel ban should never…

4th Circuit Federal Appeals Court Upholds Block on Trump’s Travel Ban

The Disciples RIM Staff celebrates the 4th Circuit Appeals Court ruling in Richmond, Va. on May 25 that upheld a lower court ruling which had…

#ToImmigrantsWithLove

Join the new #ToImmigrantsWithLove letter writing campaign, sponsored by Define American and I Am An Immigrant.  Through it, you can write an electronic letter that…

New! Refugees Welcome Summer Legislator Postcard!!

Please deliver to, scan and email, or mail your national, state, and local legislators these postcards that indicate your support for refugees, and share how…

More Than 400 Faith Leaders & Organizations Nationwide Urge Support for Haitians at Risk for Deportation

Call on DHS Secretary Kelly to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haiti for another 18 months WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 2, 2017) — CWS and Catholic…

Stop DHS From Deporting Somalis

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has recently apprehended, detained and deported Somali individuals back to their home country. These Somalis are asylum seekers, asylees,…

Peace Poles Listings

Disciples and United Church of Christ Holy Season Statement on Violence in the Middle East and Refugees

In the beginning of Holy Week, marking the entry of Jesus to Jerusalem, his suffering and his death, we watch with sadness and grief the…

Disciples Rally 4 Family Justice

Join us in unity at the start of General Assembly in Indianapolis on Saturday, July 8, 2017, from 3 to 5 p.m., for a Disciples…

Statement on Violence in the Middle East and Refugees

Disciples and United Church of Christ Holy Season Statement on Violence in the Middle East and Refugees In the beginning of Holy Week, marking the…

Message from NFWM Board

At the recent National Farm Workers Ministry (NFWM) board meeting in Fresno, California January 24 to 31, 2017, the board would like to share the…

Disasters & Climate Change

Green Chalice is spearheading an effort to bring a resolution to the General Assembly this summer “Concerning Carbon Neutrality.” Disciples Volunteering supports this resolution because climate…

Summer Mission Interns

Applications are now being received for Disciples Summer Mission Interns. Interns are matched with Mission Sites around the country to provide servant leadership, often with…

2017 Mission Trips

Where will you serve in 2017? No doubt there are countless ways to serve your community, through your church and community organizations. Have you considered…

Videos featuring GMP, Sharon Watkins

Videos featuring General Minister and President, Sharon Watkins Holy Ground Video Faith Climate Call

First Christian Church, Black Mountain

First Christian Church, Blackmountain, NC goes solar! Read More.

ButterfliesEffect Change

#ButterfliesEffect Change Get inspired! Watch and share the #ButterfliesEffect video now:

American Climate Leadership Summit 2016

On behalf of the Steering Committee, The Nature Conservancy, Climate Reality, and all of us at ecoAmerica, thank you for attending the American Climate Leadership…

Behind the Braids tour takes the Mid-Atlantic by storm!

Shout out to National Farm Workers Ministry Board members, the Rev. Dr. Sharon Stanley-Rea, Director of Refugee & Immigration Ministries for the Christian Church (Disciples…

Prayer & Prepare

Our thoughts and prayers are with those impacted by Hurricane Matthew and those who remain in its path. This was the third strongest storm to…

Help Needed in Eureka, MO

The following appeal comes from our partners at the Missouri Interfaith Disaster Response Organization. If you are able to respond, use the contact information at…

Relief Assistance Needed in Louisiana

In August, southern Louisiana experienced devastating flooding, with impacted homes receiving anywhere from a few inches of flood water up to 8 feet. With more than…

The Sakuma Bros. Berry Farm/Driscoll’s Boycott Ends with an Agreement! Please celebrate with us this word of victory for farmworker rights from our partners with…

Disaster Recovery Support Initiative – Now Hiring

The Disaster Recovery Support Initiative (DRSI) is a new collaborative effort between the United Church of Christ Disaster Ministries, Church of the Brethren Disaster Ministries,…

Training for Servant Leaders now Available

Disciples Volunteering supports a wide variety of mission opportunities and service projects with congregations, regions, and ecumenical partners. Often, these projects require the presence of…

Mission Teams needed in SC, TX

Disciples disaster response is serving with the people and neighbors of Columbia, SC, which suffered massive flooding last October, and Rowlett, TX, where a tornado struck…