Sanctuary Matters: Testimony & Best Practices

Sunday, September 17, 2 -5 p.m.
Community United Church of Christ
814 Dixie Trail, Raleigh
Cost: $5
* Scholarships are available, email jennie@ncchurches.org

In light of recent events involving the deportation and fears of our immigrant brothers and sisters throughout the state, the NC Council of Churches’ annual Faith & Immigration Summit will focus on the topic of sanctuary this year. Our families, friends, neighbors and co-workers are terrified about being detained and deported; profiled because of their religion, race or political beliefs; losing their health coverage; and facing hate and discrimination. Learn why congregations across the region and country are choosing to support and provide sanctuary, what it means in practice, and how to be successful at “Sanctuary Matters: Testimony and Best Practices.”

Sunday, September 17 from 2-5 p.m. Community UCC will host an in-person, half-day training for congregations and clergy leaders interested in providing support and sanctuary for vulnerable individuals in North Carolina. We will discuss the many ways that your congregation can stand up against hate and dehumanization at this moment. Topics will include testimony from people who have been in sanctuary and congregations that have opened their doors as sanctuaries as well as training for congregations that are in the discernment process. The keynote speaker is Rev. Noel Andersen, Grassroots Organizer for Church World Service out of the Washington DC office. Other speakers include Rev. David Mateo of UCCH, Jessica Turner of the ACLU, Derek Jones of the Triangle Sanctuary Task Force, and Jennie Belle of the NC Council of Churches. Time will be provided for congregations to network by geographic or faith affinity and light snacks will be provided. Register here.