During summer and fall of 2013, New Sanctuary Movement served as the lead organizers in Southeast Pennsylvania for comprehensive immigration reform, along with our partners at the Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition (PICC). We focused on pushing Representative Pat Meehan (R) to support national immigration reform legislation. We built a coalition, led rallies, marches, lobby …
At the end of the 40 days of action, fasting, and prayer, we held a public action and “break the fast” at member congregation Arch St UMC. The 125 people who fasted, and many more supporters, came together to eat, pray, share stories, and renew our commitment to the continued fight for immigrant justice. As …
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As an action for the “40 Days of Action, Fasting, and Prayer campaign,” we held actions at Philadelphia City Hall and at the office of Senator Toomey. We delivered bread made by undocumented workers in Philadelphia to demonstrate how much immigrants contribute to our city and country; demand that Toomey support immigration reform; and demand …
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As a part of the “40 Days of Action, Fasting, and Prayer” campaign, we held an “un-barbecue” action on Independence Mall on July 3. Standing in front of the Liberty Bell and the building where the Constitution was signed, we called attention to the lack of liberty and justice for immigrants in the U.S. because …
On the 6th day of our 40 Day Fast, the Senate passed their bill for comprehensive immigration reform. We are encouraged by the bill’s pathway to citizenship, better worker protections and the ability of people to work, drive and travel while during the Provisional Status. But we condemn other parts of it, most notably the …
As immigration reform is debated in Washington DC, hundreds of immigrants are deported out of Philadelphia because Mayor Nutter, District Attorney Williams, and President Judge Neifield give federal immigration officials a license to access to the Philadelphia Police Department’s database. This summer, we hold 40 days of action, fasting, and prayer to demand that: The …
As part of a national day of action for immigration reform, we traveled to Washington DC with two full buses of members for a huge rally on the Capitol. A powerful moment of unity!
We call for immigration reform that is inclusive of all people, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, education level, language, criminal history, economic status and immigration status. As an interfaith organization, we draw upon the powerful teachings of our faith traditions to love our neighbor, welcome the stranger and work for justice for all. Therefore, …
As the movement for immigration reform grows across the country, we worked with the Pennsylvania United for Immigration Reform coalition to put on a “prayerful procession” in support. Groups marched from North, South, West, and the Center of Philadelphia and met in Love Park for a rally and speeches from immigrants and supportive politicians. We …