IMMIGRATION ISSUES
You will find here photos, links, information and reflections on migration, immigration and seeking asylum, a world-wide P & J concern.
Joe & Selena Keesecker joekeesecker@gmail.com
Human migration is at the highest levels in history, and is a worldwide phenomenon. People are fleeing war and violence, religious and political persecution, gender-based discrimination and danger, and severe poverty exacerbated by climate change. While by no means unique in facing large numbers of people seeking entry, we in the United States do have our own issues with immigration. As Presbyterian Christians, following a Lord who was himself a migrant and a refugee, we bring to the conversation about migration/immigration our Biblical understanding of welcoming strangers, protecting the innocent, and caring for the poor, sick and those in prison. On this Immigration section of the Peace and Justice Network page, we will be inviting and sharing articles about issues of migration/immigration, with special focus on policies and practices of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and efforts of Presbyterians, along with ecumenical, interfaith, and community partners to respond to the needs of migrants who have arrived among us. We will also be providing links to articles, stories, and resources for developing a deeper understanding of the human realities faced by many migrants and by people seeking to provide ministry and service with and for them. We invite you to share your thoughts and suggestions of resources by sending things to us via email.
Email: Joekeesecker@gmail.com
IMMIGRATION MATERIALS
Presbyterian Church (USA) policy concerning immigration. This link will lead you to additional links for more information about PCUSA and immigration. | |
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance: Prayers, Toolkit for immigration, Unaccompanied children. | |
Phoenix Legal Action Network Plan works in solidarity with our local immigrant community to reimagine justice in Arizona. | |
Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project Provides free legal and social services support for immigrants in detention. For over thirty years, the Florence Project has pursued empowerment and justice for detained immigrants in Arizona. | |
Humane Borders is a non-profit organization that provides life-saving water and resources to asylum seekers crossing the Sonoran Desert. Learn how you can donate, volunteer, or follow their work. | |
The Young Center is a champion for the best interests of children who arrive in the United States on their own, from all corners of the world. We serve as trusted allies for these children while they are in deportation proceedings, advocating for their best interests, and standing for the creation of a dedicated children’s immigrant justice system that ensures the safety and well-being of every child. |