Next meeting: June 16, 8 pm ET / 7 pm CT
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89762386410 (password: 5)
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Mark your calendar for every third Thursday.
Current events:
Feb. 24, 2022
March 3 Webinar: "The Fight Against Immigration Detention in the Midwest: The Clay County Jail Expansion Proposal in A Regional Context"
Speakers:
Romelia Solano, Communities Not Cages Indiana Coalition
Amanda Garcia, Coalition to Cancel the ICE Contract in McHenry County (IL)
Date/Time: Thursday, March 3, 1-2 pm EST
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvf-qorDIiEtIpVnAQ4JvzURGuEpxN6QUR
As some states like Illinois move to end immigrant detention, Indiana and others are ready to fill the gap with proposed expansions. Meanwhile, promises from the federal level to reduce or reform detention go unfulfilled. Join the Communities Not Cages Indiana coalition as we participate in Detention Watch Network’s National Day of Action against immigrant detention on March 3. In this online event, we will update everyone on the current status of the proposed jail expansion for ICE in Clay County and discuss how this project fits into the larger landscape of immigrant detention across the region and nation.
Feb. 24, 2022
March 3 Webinar: "The Fight Against Immigration Detention in the Midwest: The Clay County Jail Expansion Proposal in A Regional Context"
Speakers:
Romelia Solano, Communities Not Cages Indiana Coalition
Amanda Garcia, Coalition to Cancel the ICE Contract in McHenry County (IL)
Date/Time: Thursday, March 3, 1-2 pm EST
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvf-qorDIiEtIpVnAQ4JvzURGuEpxN6QUR
As some states like Illinois move to end immigrant detention, Indiana and others are ready to fill the gap with proposed expansions. Meanwhile, promises from the federal level to reduce or reform detention go unfulfilled. Join the Communities Not Cages Indiana coalition as we participate in Detention Watch Network’s National Day of Action against immigrant detention on March 3. In this online event, we will update everyone on the current status of the proposed jail expansion for ICE in Clay County and discuss how this project fits into the larger landscape of immigrant detention across the region and nation.
Resources
Episcopal Migration Ministry
Understanding Immigration video from EMM
If you are interested in learning more about migration ministry and the difference between an asylee and a refugee, take a look at the "Understanding Immigration" video (less than 5 minutes) produced by Episcopal Migration Ministries.
EMM email - sent January 27, 2021
Episcopal Migration Ministries’ Neighbor to Neighbor program, which connects Episcopal congregations with asylum seekers for friendship and support, is now an official Sponsor Circle Umbrella under the Sponsor Circle Program for Afghans. This initiative is a partnership between the U.S. State Department and Community Sponsorship Hub, a project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc.
Through this new program, individuals are able to form Sponsor circles to provide initial resettlement assistance to Afghans as they arrive and build new lives in local communities. Thousands of Afghan newcomers remain at U.S. military bases where they are being temporarily housed and many have been waiting for several months for communities to prepare for their arrival. There is an urgent need for Sponsor Circles to support the move of Afghan newcomers off bases and into welcoming communities in the coming weeks. You can play a critical role.
Together, we can build communities where all are welcomed, supported, and valued.
Faithfully,
EMM's Engagement Team
Understanding Immigration video from EMM
If you are interested in learning more about migration ministry and the difference between an asylee and a refugee, take a look at the "Understanding Immigration" video (less than 5 minutes) produced by Episcopal Migration Ministries.
EMM email - sent January 27, 2021
Episcopal Migration Ministries’ Neighbor to Neighbor program, which connects Episcopal congregations with asylum seekers for friendship and support, is now an official Sponsor Circle Umbrella under the Sponsor Circle Program for Afghans. This initiative is a partnership between the U.S. State Department and Community Sponsorship Hub, a project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc.
Through this new program, individuals are able to form Sponsor circles to provide initial resettlement assistance to Afghans as they arrive and build new lives in local communities. Thousands of Afghan newcomers remain at U.S. military bases where they are being temporarily housed and many have been waiting for several months for communities to prepare for their arrival. There is an urgent need for Sponsor Circles to support the move of Afghan newcomers off bases and into welcoming communities in the coming weeks. You can play a critical role.
- For an overview of the Sponsor Circle program and how you can partner with EMM, view the replay of EMM’s January 20 webinar -“Welcoming Afghans: EMM’s Neighbor to Neighbor Program"
- To learn more, and find out how you can get involved, fill out this initial interest form and schedule a meeting with The Rev. Chris McNabb, Program Manager for Neighbor to Neighbor.
Together, we can build communities where all are welcomed, supported, and valued.
Faithfully,
EMM's Engagement Team
Welcoming Afghans: EMM's Neighbor to Neighbor Program.
Follow-up items:
Peace,
Kendall Martin
Senior Communications Manager
Episcopal Migration Ministries
Join EMM's mailing list to learn more about our work
https://episcopalmigrationministries.org/donate-afghan-allies/
Follow-up items:
- Video replay of the January 20 webinar
- PPT slides from January 20 webinar
- Ways to Support our Afghan Allies
- Neighbor to Neighbor Information and Interest Form
- Action Alert: Urge Congress to Support the Afghan Adjustment Act
- Sign up for the Episcopal Public Policy Network
Peace,
Kendall Martin
Senior Communications Manager
Episcopal Migration Ministries
Join EMM's mailing list to learn more about our work
https://episcopalmigrationministries.org/donate-afghan-allies/
News Items
8/31/21 - Presiding Bishop Curry - helping Afghan refugees through EMM
Border & Migration Ministry Summit
Episcopal Migration Ministries to co-host the 2021 Border & Migration Ministry Summit
delayed until 2022
Neighbors Welcome: A webinar from EMM - Aug. 27, 2021
Follow-up items:
Also available as a webpage
Immigration FAQ - Diocese of San Joaquin
Border & Migration Ministry Summit
Episcopal Migration Ministries to co-host the 2021 Border & Migration Ministry Summit
delayed until 2022
Neighbors Welcome: A webinar from EMM - Aug. 27, 2021
Follow-up items:
Also available as a webpage
- Video replay of the August 27 webinar
- PPT slides from August 27 webinar
- Ways to Support our Afghan Allies
- Resources for Afghan Allies - Information for Afghan Allies in Need of Evacuation
- Action Alert: Advocate to Evacuate and Resettle our Afghan Allies
- Sign up for the Episcopal Public Policy Network
- Donate to Neighbors Welcome: Afghan Allies Fund
- Complete the Volunteer/Housing/Sponsor Interest Form
- Map of EMM Affiliate Partners
Immigration FAQ - Diocese of San Joaquin
Archives
February 2022 meeting notes
January 2022 meeting notes and recording and info about the ICE detention center in Indiana
November 2021 meeting notes
October 2021 meeting notes and recording with Mother Julie Hendrix, St. Mark's, Waupaca, WI (FDL)
September 2021 meeting notes
August 2021 opening prayer
July 2021 meeting notes
Neighbor to Neighbor flyer
January 2022 meeting notes and recording and info about the ICE detention center in Indiana
November 2021 meeting notes
October 2021 meeting notes and recording with Mother Julie Hendrix, St. Mark's, Waupaca, WI (FDL)
September 2021 meeting notes
August 2021 opening prayer
July 2021 meeting notes
Neighbor to Neighbor flyer
Conveners: Silvia Huth, Michigan and Jack Lloyd, Chicago
Executive Board liaison: Lesley MacKellar, Indianapolis
Executive Board liaison: Lesley MacKellar, Indianapolis
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