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Humane Immigration Reform: A Faith Perspective
The Episcopal Church is committed to Matthew’s call to “welcome the stranger” as a matter of Christian responsibility. The public policy positions of the Church regarding immigrants and refugees draw inspiration from that Gospel and are based on the resolutions passed at General Convention and Executive Council.  In the 111th Congress, the Church will continue its work for fair and humane immigration reform to fix the existing broken system.  It is a system that separates families, spreads fear and keeps millions living in the shadows.

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Immigration Stories
The American Friends Service Committee put together a series of videos on immigrant and refugee life in the U.S. We've embeded the YouTube playlist to the right.

You can also read immigration stories here -- http://www.americasvoiceonline.org/silent_no_more/story/marxavi_angel_martinez/

and here http://news.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/04/11/share-your-immigration-story

 



Resources from the Episcopal Church
The Episcopal Church has a long history of resolutions related both to migration and immigration reform. Follow this link to view a list of these resolutions in the Episcopal Archives Digital Archives.

In June of 2005, the Executive Council passed a resolution (NAC 032) supporting comprehensive immigration reform. Follow this link to view a copy of that resolution.

EPPN Resources and information on immigration policy


Faith & Immigration
Interfaith Immigration Platform on Immigration Reform
"Who is My Neighbor? Facing Immigration" Reflections Magazine

Family Unity
The New Geography of Family Life – Migration Policy Institute
Videos and information on the impact of immigration raids and detention on families


Share Your Story
As we strive for justice and peace, we can learn from what each other are doing. We can share in our successes and collaborate on our challenges. Post your stories – from everyday advocacy (the little things that sometimes happen and you even don’t realize they’re advocacy until it’s over) to parish and community efforts that you are a part of. This is the place for Episcopalians to share how we are striving for justice and peace! Take a few minutes to tell us how you've made a difference in your community. You'll be amazed at how just one story – yours – could inspire people around the world. We welcome your contribution!  Share your story HERE.