Faith and Immigration Justice

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Session 1: Session 1: Introduction to each other and to the theology of migration
Session 2: Session 2: History of Immigration to the U.S.
Session 3: Session 3: Simulation on current immigration policies and processes
Session 4: Session 4: “Why do people migrate?” (part one)
Session 5: Session 5: Guest speaker and “Why do people migrate?” (part two)
Session 6: Session 6: Current issues in migration
Session 7: Immersion Experience (to be determined by the group)
Session 8: Session 7: Advocating for change
Session 9: Session 8: Discerning individual and small group action steps

Participants commit to guidelines for holding space for holy dialogue around this important yet controversial issue. They then learn about general themes within the biblical canon regarding migration, as well as zoom in on a specific passage. In addition, participants read and discuss denominational statements on migration.