Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus and Other Immigrants
The Christmas story is a lesson on God’s greatest commandments of all. By Deaconess Cindy Johnson.
United Methodist Delegation to Attend Migrant Rights Convention in Geneva, Switzerland
A Global Ministries delegation will attend the People’s Global Action on Migration, Development and Human Rights Nov. 28–Dec. 2, 2011.
Celebrate International Migrants Day, December 18
Christians remember that Jesus and his family lived as refugees in Egypt. We must also remember the biblical mandate to welcome strangers and to love ALL our neighbors. 
Advent 2011: Thoughts on Migrants and Life
This Advent season as we wait with anticipation to see the Christ child, may we celebrate our migrant status by sharing our lives.
Immigration and Civil Rights
United Methodist Women's immigration initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to racial justice, and civil and human rights. United Methodist Women seeks to welcome immigrants and advocate for just immigration policies.
Because We Believe:
United Methodist Women Take Action for Immigrant and Civil Rights, 2006-2012
Low Resolution (PDF, 41pp, 5.9M)
High Resolutionwith better image quality (PDF, 41pp, 7.5M)
Or download smaller parts of Because We Believe:
Cover and Introduction (PDF, 2pp, 1M)
Conferences: Alabama-West Florida - Kansas East (PDF, 12pp, 2.2M)
Conferences: Kansas West - Rocky Mountain (PDF, 15pp, 3.3M)
Conferences: South Carolina - Yellowstone (PDF, 10pp, 2.4M)
Campaigns
Connect on UMWOnline to the Immigration group for resources and discussion on Immigration.
Take Action
Locate immigrant detention centers in your area at detentionwatchnetwork.org
Read more about what you can do.
Mobilize Your Unit
If immigration is a new issue for you, here's how to help raise awareness in your church.
Women's Division & United Methodist Church Statements: Read 2008 General Conference resolutions on immigration.
Create a Conference United Methodist Women Immigration Team
Desert Southwest United Methodist Women created a team to work on immigrant rights; follow their example or use your own ideas to create leadership at the district and conference level.
Tools & Resources
“Know Your Rights” – A brochure for immigrants
Biblical and Theological Resources on Immigration
Download and share our How To's on immigration
See more resources for immigration action
For more information about the Immigrant and Civil Rights Initiative of United Methodist Women, contact:
United Methodist Women
Immigrant/Civil Rights Initiative
777 United Nations Plaza,
11th Floor
New York, NY 10017
212-682-3633
cbarton@unitedmethodistwomen.org
UMWimmigration@groups.facebook.com
immigration.umwonline.net
Take Action on Immigration Rights
Immigration Group on UMWOnline
UMW Immigrant/Civil Rights Initiative Group on Facebook
