Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr Guidance on Immigration and Ministry
Immigration Resources
We Are One Community: Immigration, Grace, and Belonging
POD Strangely Warmed, Episode 111
Immigration isn’t just about policy — it’s about people, families, and faith. In this episode of POD Strangely Warmed, Rev. Daniel Hawkins sits down with Rev. Amy Spaur and Rev. Faiana Prescott Funaki to share stories that highlight the lived realities of immigration within the church. Together they reflect on how communities of faith live with courage and resilience, and how the church is called to embrace grace and belonging.
As Rev. Amy Spaur reminds us, “Immigrants are us. They are faithful people with families, with hopes and dreams. And they are us. And I am them.”
La Orientación del Obispo Rubén Sáenz Jr sobre Inmigración y Ministerio
Immigration Advocacy Symposium
Sunday, September 21
2-5 p.m.
Join us at Grace Avenue UMC in Frisco or online for an afternoon of worship, storytelling and practical tools for making a difference. Designed for those who want to help but aren’t sure how, this event will leave you hopeful, informed and ready to act.
Episcopal Letter on Immigration
On January 15, bishops of the South Central Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church united to release a pastoral letter, titled Beyond Borders: A Christian Response to Immigration Complexities. The letter addresses the pressing issue of immigration and calls upon United Methodists to reflect on their role in supporting migrant, immigrant and refugee communities.
El 15 de enero, los obispos de la Jurisdicción Sur-Central de La Iglesia Metodista Unida se unieron para publicar una carta pastoral titulada Más Allá de las Fronteras: Una Respuesta Cristiana a las Complejidades de la Inmigración. La carta aborda el urgente tema de la inmigración y llama a los metodistas unidos a reflexionar sobre su papel en el apoyo a las comunidades de migrantes, inmigrantes y refugiados.
A UMC Conversation: The Journey with Migrant, Immigrant and Refugee Communities
View the recording and resource document from the webinar hosted by the Rio Texas Conference on Jan. 28.
Vea la grabación y el documento de recursos del seminario web organizado por la Conferencia Río Texas el 28 de enero.
Know Your Rights
All people living in the United States, including undocumented immigrants, have certain U.S. Constitutional rights. This flyer from the American Immigration Lawyers Association provides general information.
Todas las personas que viven en los Estados Unidos, incluidos los inmigrantes indocumentados, tienen ciertos derechos constitucionales en EE.UU. Este folleto de la Asociación Americana de Abogados de Inmigración proporciona información general.
Employer Rights and Responsibilities
Preparation is crucial when it comes to an immigration worksite enforcement action. This flyer from the American Immigration Lawyers Association provides general information for employers.
La preparación es crucial cuando se trata de una acción de aplicación de la ley en un lugar de trabajo relacionada con inmigración. Este folleto de la Asociación Americana de Abogados de Inmigración proporciona información general para los empleadores.
HTC Sanctuary Guidelines
The Horizon Texas Conference affirms our Christian duty to love and support all people and acknowledge our rich history of providing sanctuary while being aware of the legal implications of our actions. These guidelines are designed to assist churches in considering providing sanctuary.
La Conferencia Horizon Texas reafirma nuestro deber cristiano de amar y apoyar a todas las personas y reconoce nuestra rica historia de brindar santuario, al mismo tiempo que somos conscientes de las implicaciones legales de nuestras acciones. Estas directrices están diseñadas para ayudar a las iglesias a considerar la posibilidad de brindar santuario.
HTC Guidance on Civil Disobedience
Guidelines for clergy and laity considering acts of civil disobedience as a form of advocacy and solidarity with marginalized communities.
Pautas para el clero y la feligresía que consideran actos de desobediencia civil como una forma de defensa y solidaridad con comunidades marginadas.