Immigration Reform

Stand With Us On The Side of Love:

Our immigration system is taking children from their parents and tearing our nation apart. Any system which breaks up families is, itself, broken. Hospitality is central to spiritual life. The inhospitality and cruelty shown to immigrants today weakens our nation’s soul. As people of faith, we are called to stand with the vulnerable and the oppressed. We are called to welcome the stranger. As neighbors, we must offer refuge to weary travelers, not declare that there is no room at the inn.

Action Alerts:

Stop SB 9! No: public benefits should not be printed on government-issued ID. Tell your representative to vote No on SB9.

Stop HB439! No: licensing boards should not be able to revoke the license of any business, such as a hospital, that knowingly hires an unauthorized worker. Tell your senator to vote No on HB439.

Supporting human rights for all people, especially those most vulnerable, is a core Unitarian Universalist value. The Unitarian Universalist Association has a long history of support for migrant workers, refugees, and other displaced peoples. "Immigration as a Moral Issue" is currently one of our congregational study/action issues. Find immigration resources to help you respond:

"We are One" by Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) President Rev. Peter Morales, excerpted from A People So Bold (Skinner House, 2009)

Welcoming Our Neighbors (PDF, 12 pages) An Immigration Resource for Unitarian Universalists

Immigration Study Guide Study guide for "Immigration as a Moral Issue," our Congregational Study Action Issue for 2010-2014

Immigration Reform Toolkit Everything you need to advocate for comprehensive immigration reform

Immigration News The UUA's newsletter/action alert on immigration

Standing on the Side of Love: Take Action for Immigrant Families. Resources and actions from the Standing on the Side of Love campaign

Webinars for Congregational Leaders on Immigrant Justice Ministries. Best practices from outstanding congregational justice ministries, analysis of latest immigration policy, and presentations from partners including NDLON, UU State Advocacy Networks, New Sanctuary Movement and No More Deaths with actions and resources. 45-minute presentation with powerpoint, audio file, and transcript.