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28 Oct 2021

Elders Statement on Cop 26 and Climate Justice: A Call to Action

by chris baker | posted in: Council of Elders, Immigration, MCC Action Alert, MCC News, Racial Justice | 0

“And God saw that it was good” (Genesis 1:10b)   “We affirm God’s charge to all of humanity to care for the land, sea, and air. Therefore, we will actively resist systems and structures which are destroying God’s creation” (From … Continued

12 Oct 2021

Welcoming Refugees – A Call to Action

by chris baker | posted in: Council of Elders, Immigration, MCC Action Alert, Racial Justice | 0

A Statement by the Council of Elders I was a stranger and you welcomed me. Matthew 25:35 MCC laments and rejoices on the news out of Afghanistan – lamenting the violence of a chaotic transition and rejoicing as countries, communities … Continued

11 Dec 2019

MCC Council of Elders Statement about MCC as a Sanctuary Denomination

by chris baker | posted in: Council of Elders, Immigration, MCC News | 0

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

6 Sep 2019

Tell Congress: Stop Cruel Immigration Enforcement

by chris baker | posted in: Immigration, Take Action | 0

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

21 Jun 2018

Protect Humanity: Mobilize! Work Ecumenically!

by chris baker | posted in: Children, Immigration | 0

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

30 Jan 2017

MCC Supports Holy Resistance to Travel Ban into United States

by chris baker | posted in: Immigration, MCC News | 0

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

21 Nov 2014

Statement in response to immigration reform actions by U.S. President Barack Obama

by chris baker | posted in: Global Justice News, Immigration, MCC News | 0

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

11 Jul 2014

Metropolitan Community Church Response to Children’s Immigration Crisis

by chris baker | posted in: Children, Immigration, MCC News | 0

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

22 May 2013

Senate abandons LGBT couples in U.S. with failure to pass inclusive immigration reform

by chris baker | posted in: External Global Justice News, Global Justice News, Immigration | 0

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

15 Feb 2013

Immigration, DOMA and LGBT Families: Obama and Common-Sense Values

by chris baker | posted in: Global Justice News, Immigration | 0

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

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