International Human Rights Day – 10 December 2019 As nations around the globe tighten their borders and restrictions allowing immigrants, refugees, migrants and asylum seekers access to greater safety, freedom and human rights protections, Metropolitan Community Churches joins sibling congregations … Continued
Throughout this past year, we’ve heard the cries and devastating stories from our immigrant family — massive raids in Mississippi, children dying in U.S. government custody, asylum seekers tear gassed, and children held in cages, sleeping on concrete floors. All … Continued
Dear MCC Leaders, Members, and Friends, The devastation that so many people are feeling as we watch and listen to children detained by ICE wailing for their mommies and daddies cannot be overstated. The shame and outrage of hearing Jefferson … Continued
Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC) stands as a people of faith who are committed to social action and communities of inclusion. The detainment of persons in USA airports and airports in other nations in the last 24 hours is an offense … Continued
November 21, 2014 – Metropolitan Community Churches and the Global Justice Institute applaud U.S. President Barack Obama for making bold moves to reform the U.S. immigration system. Building on the immigrant reform actions of his nine predecessors, he announced changes … Continued
When immigrants live in your land with you, you must not cheat them. Any immigrant who lives with you must be treated as if they were one of your citizens. You must love them as yourself, because you were immigrants … Continued
May 22, 2013 – Yesterday, the Senate Judiciary Committee chose to exclude same-sex bi-national couples from legislation reforming the U.S. immigration system. Due to lack of support and threatened opposition, Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT) withdrew his amendment that would have … Continued
President Obama spoke out on immigration soon after being reelected to the highest office of this nation. With support from both parties, he plans to chart the course to common-sense immigration policies. It is a profound moment in our country’s history. His … Continued