You are invited to join us in a march for immigrant rights on Saturday, May 1 at 11:30 AM., from the America's Center to Kiener Plaza. A rally will include Nobel Prize winner Rigoberta Menchu, and will focus on concerns of migrant workers, violence against women migrants, family unity (detention and deportation) and racial profiling.
Justice begins with hearing the voice that cries out, but is unable to make persons in power hear them. We have heard their cry, and now have the opportunity to help them be heard. We are guided by our United Methodist Social Principles, which speak to the Rights of Immigrants:
"We affirm the right of all persons to equal opportunities for employment, access to housing, health care, education, and freedom from social discrimination. We urge the church and society to recognize the gifts, contributions, and struggles of those who are immigrants and to advocate for justice for all."
Bishop Minerva Carcano, who leads the UMC Task Force on immigration, will lead the rally. Our Missouri Bishop, Robert Schnase, will also participate. 18th Assembly of United Methodist Women, is taking place at at the America’s Center the same day and will be joining us. We hope to have a strong presence from Lafayette Park United Methodist Church there too!
Carpools will be meet in the LPUMC parking lot Saturday morning, leaving at 10:30 AM. Put it on your calendar now to reserve the date. Call Pastor Sharon with questions at 566-0332.
Overview of UMC Immigration Rights . . .
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