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A reflection on a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border
United Methodist bishop engages with her ‘family’ through the wire mesh, 12-ft.-high fence at the border. read more »
Protect family unity
Faith leaders remind U.S. Senators as they markup of immigration bill
Proposed legislation would eliminate ability for U.S. citizens to sponsor their siblings and married children over the age of 30. read more »
Word from Winkler — At long last, hope of progress
Dehumanization of immigrants is at clear odds with Christian values of compassion, mercy and dignity. read more »
United Methodists monitor immigration bill
Hope to ensure family reunification, humane treatment
120 United Methodist bishops, agencies, state and conference groups send statement to U.S. Senate. read more »
Statement on ‘Border Security, Economic Opportunity & Immigration Modernization Act’
120 United Methodist bishops, general agencies and other denomination entities have issued a statement to U.S. senators commending the “Gang of 8” attempt at immigration reform. The statement salutes “this first step towards just and humane reform” and urges the senators to improve the “Border Security, Economic Opportunity & Immigration Modernization Act ... read more»
Bishops to visit U.S. southern border
Hope to sharpen focus on ministry there
Will be joined by border-community residents, Methodist Church of Mexico leaders and area United Methodists. read more »
Word from Winkler — Ups and downs
There’s seldom a dull day serving a Church where dizzying highs and lows compete constantly. read more »
Word from Winkler — What a week!
The United Methodist Building bustled this week with people hoping to reform unjust laws; domestic violence, Northern Ireland got time, too. read more »
‘We can do better’
Any immigration-related legislation should stress family unification
Bishop Carcaño calls it a sin to depend on immigrants for some of the hardest work in this country and then deny them the opportunity to be reunited with their families. read more »
Immigration Reform Grassroots Journal
91-page journal of grassroots actions by United Methodists across the United States on behalf of reforming immigration law. The Immigration Reform Grassroots Journal documents more than 1,000 events, actions and resolutions advocating reform of U... read more »