Church & Society Taskforce
Asylum, Refugee, and Immigration
Ministries of Faith in Action
“Cease to do evil, learn to do good; seek justice, rescue the oppressed, defend the orphan, please for the widow.” (Isaiah 1:16-17)
It is our duty as Christians to love our neighbor as ourselves and to treat others how we wish to be treated. The Asylum, Refugee, and Immigration task force serves the purpose of spreading God’s grace by providing shelter, food, and more for impoverished communities and those seeking refuge in the United States. Explore this page to learn more about our efforts to help the global community and discover how you can get involved today!
News & Events
Contact
Stephen Govett
Chair
Billie Fidlin
Director of Justice & Outreach
Call the Desert Southwest Conference
Email Stephen
Find us on Facebook
Asylum Aid and Immigration Archive
Team Members
Ella Rawls
Janelle Chiricuzio
David Harriss
Gretchen Lopez
Paola Marco
George Cushman
Flor Granillo
Timote Piukala
Septa Vaiomounga
Ed Brown
Deb Pallack
Diamond Pate
Support Projects
The Inn
A partnership between the United States Government and The United Methodist Church of the Desert Southwest Conference, providing shelter and humanitarian relief to asylum seekers who recently arrived in the US.
Arizona JFON
Providing affordable, high-quality immigration legal services, Arizona Justice for our Neighbors (JFON) also engages in advocacy for immigrant rights, offering education to communities of faith and the public about immigration issues.
Wesley Frontera
“We stand with undocumented and DACA students.” Learn more about ministry with DACA students by reaching out to our Tucson Wesley Foundation and Wesley Frontera. Email Rev. Hannah Bonner to get started.
Contact Members of Congress
Call on Congress to stop separating families and reject anti-immigrant anti-family legislation. Urge your 2 Senators and 1 Representative to support and protect family unity by supporting policies that protect and unite immigrant and refugee families.
Amplify Your Message
Message with your Senators and Representatives on social media with the digital media toolkit and hashtags: #FamiliesBelongTogether #KeepFamiliesTogether and #ValueOurFamilies.
Welcoming the Stranger: A Bible Study
Attached is a document of scipture and self-reflection questions that help us better understand our brothers and sisters, and how we can respond in an effective, compassionate manner.
Resources
Statement From DSC Immigration Task Forces
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Immigration Response
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2018 Resolution
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DSC Liturgical Resources
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