This webinar will explore the legal rights of churches, what it means to provide sanctuary, and how faith communities can support undocumented families while staying within the law. We will discuss what to do if immigration enforcement shows up during a service, how to navigate legal definitions of harboring, and what practical steps church members can take when a family in crisis seeks help.
As immigration enforcement intensifies, faith communities must be informed, prepared, and ready to act. This conversation will provide space to address concerns, share resources, and ensure that churches remain places of refuge and justice.
Panelists & Moderators:
Troy Collazo, Policy Advisor, Episcopal Public Policy Network @theeppn
Rev. Paul Fleck, Executive Director, New York Justice for Our Neighbors
Anika Forrest, Legislative Director, Domestic Policy, Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) @quakerlobby
Destinee Bates, Program Associate, Episcopal Divinity School
Brennan Brink, Associate Director for Migrant Outreach, Interfaith Center of New York @interfaithcenterny
Register Here#FaithfulResistance #ChurchAndImmigration #ImmigrantJustice #FaithInAction #SanctuaryChurches #SanctuaryMovement #ChurchAsRefuge #KnowYourRights #LoveThyNeighbor #FaithAndJustice #ChristianActivism #SacredResistance #EpiscopalAdvocacy
