Ecumenical Advocacy Days gathers Christians to worship, learn, lobby
by Bethany Furkin
The eighth annual meeting of Ecumenical Advocacy Days will again draw Christians to Washington, D.C., to unite their voices.
Ecumenical Advocacy Days focuses on mobilizing Christian advocates around a central theme through worship, witness and lobbying for domestic and international issues. This year’s theme is A Place to Call Home: Immigrants, Refugees and Displaced Peoples.
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"Crossing Borders: Encountering God” conference to inspire conversation on border issues confronting the church and the world |
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By Susan Lindsey
Ready for an honest conversation about immigration and border issues? “Crossing Borders: Encountering God,” is an event for church members, church leaders and other interested individuals addressing border issues confronting the church and the world.
View promotional materials for the event here .
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Sonora Migrant Center Marks 3rd Anniversary |
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By Jonathan Shacat
On a regular basis, illegal immigrants caught by Border Patrol agents in the United States get deported to Agua Prieta, Sonora, a border town in Mexico. Many are thirsty, hungry and tired. Some need basic medical care.
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