“…let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good deeds
and praise your Father in heaven.”
Matthew 6:15 (NIV)
• Commit to learning more about this very complex issue. Immigration reform is about human rights,
human dignity, exploitation of low-wage labor, and a broken system that has not been fixed.
• Create opportunities for dialogue with members of your church, community and denomination to learn
about immigrant communities, culture, faith and contributions to this nation from all over the world.
• Challenge publicly and from the pulpit misinformation. Take a stand against forces of intolerance, hate
and those who insult the intelligence of African American people. Our ministries and messages are to help
and not harm.
• Connect with men and women of faith from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Latin America for example
for a Missions/Unity Day, unity service to share the Good News in a transforming way.
• Communicate values of equality and fairness. We need a system that upholds our nation’s values and
moves us closer together. That means a system where undocumented immigrants can register, unite with
families and apply for citizenship without fear or intimidation.
• Call or email the office of your Member of Congress and invite them to come out to share what’s
happening and why Immigration Reform is important to all people in order to truly be “one nation under
God”.
• Consciously pray. One of the central messages from President Obama has been “our policies must
recognize that we’re all in it together.” Lift up prayers often for wisdom, guidance and reform to unify
neighborhoods, communities, cities, states and this nation.
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