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.

Our Current Work for Immigration Justice:

UUPLAN works with the PA Immigration & Citizenship Coalition (PICC) to oppose hostile legislation and to support positive, pro-immigrant legislation at the state level. 

With PICC and others we work on the federal level to support the latest initiatives supported by both parties for comprehensive immigtration reform.

To join this Team contact our Immigration Justice Team Leader,  Yvonne Marlier (Buxmont),  marlieryvo@gmail.com.

UUA Resources for Immigration Justice:  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.
  

• Beacon Press Books on Immigration.

• For You Were Once a Stranger (PDF, 112 pages): Immigration in the U.S. through the Lens of Faith Handbook

• Preparing for and Responding to Raids  
  

• There is Power in Union (PDF, 18 pages): A Unitarian Universalist Guide to Supporting Worker Justice         
  

• Theological Reflection: Sermons    
  

• Religious Education: Films, Books, Songs, for Youth  

• Guidebooks and Toolkits from Secular Organizations and Interfaith Sources