Serve at the Texas–Mexico border for six weeks this summer. Learn about immigration policy, advocacy, and compassionate ministry. Paid stipend + meal & travel support included. Ideal for college and graduate students. Apply by January 30, 2026. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS EXPERIENCE!

Join us for an interfaith prayer vigil on the eve of the first hearing of our historic lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security’s rescission of the sensitive locations memo. The vigil will take place on Thursday, April 3rd, at 5:30pm CDT (virtual or in-person) at National City Christian Church in Washington, DC. Together, we will gather in solidarity, lifting prayers for justice, compassion, and the protection of immigrant communities. All are welcome to stand with us in this moment of faith and resolve.

Join us for a 5-session book club on “The Ungrateful Refugee: What Immigrants Never Tell You” by Dina Nayeri. This is a perfect book to explore during Lent because it can encourage us to think more deeply about the experience of refugees. We’ll explore this book together and see what we can learn about gratitude as a way to receive the stories and experiences of others. While reading the text prior to the meeting will enhance your experience, it is not required. You’re also welcome to attend all 5 sessions or just the ones when you’re available or where a topic interests you. UTO and EMM are excited to partner together this Lent to provide a multi-faceted program to help people of all ages consider ways we experience and provide welcome that we are grateful for. Tuesday, March 11 at Noon Eastern: Part One: Escape Tuesday, March 18 at Noon Eastern: Part Two: Camp Tuesday, March 25 at Noon Eastern: Part 3: Asylum Tuesday, April 1 at Noon Eastern: Part 4: Assimilation Tuesday, April 8 at Noon Eastern: Part 5: Cultural Repatriation

Updated resources for those who care for those who are Immigrating or want to stay abreast of changing concerns and issues in this area for these populations. I am grateful for Rev Miguel Bustos of the (monthly Zoom) Racial Justice & Reconciliation ministries who brought on the Director of Episcopal Migration Ministries, Rev Sarah Shipman, who gave more information about their work, updates/changes happening, and responded to several questions from the 79 others on the Zoom call. This are some of the resources that came from this conversation:

30-minute updates on U.S. immigration policy and the responses in our churches and communities. Spanish interpretation will be available.

Every Tuesday at 12noon CDT/1pm EST via Zoom.

Use your voice and advocate at the Texas Legislature in Austin on 25 Feb 8:30am – 6:00pm. Pre-event webinars will be held on Zoom several Thursdays evenings before to deepen knowledge of issues focused on for Advocacy Day.

(30 Jan – Hunger. 6 Feb – Death Penalty. 13 Feb – Public Schools. 20 Feb – Immigration.)

Let’s learn, prepare, and advocate together!

Application deadline extended to 22 Feb 2025. Zoom dates to learn more posted in details. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS EXPERIENCE!

Packed full of Bible Scriptures and stories but from a different perspective that is worth studying. Try reading it in community!

Hear from all 4 of us 2024 FSW Interns share about our 5+ week experience on the U.S. Mexico border

Required reading before my 2024 border internship. An easy and informative read!

Read my blogs about the border