RtR Community,

Below is information for an important community event happening tomorrow at LOUCC. We realize we are sharing this on short notice, however, we hope you are able to attend.

"God's Love Knows No Borders"

Countering Myths and Uplifting Humane Treatment of Immigrants at

the Texas/Mexico border.

January 11, 1:00 - 3:00pm

@ LOUCC

Oregon pastors and laypersons who recently witnessed the Texas/Mexico border conditions will share their insights at LOUCC from 1-3pm, and it will also be live-streamed here if you cannot attend in-person. Rev. Adam Hange, pastor of the Hillsboro UCC, and Rev. Keren Rodriguez, a Methodist pastor and community organizer for Portland-based Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice (IMIrJ), will discuss their experiences meeting people affected by border conditions and politics, as well as those providing humanitarian aid. The program will also include a documentary on immigration realities. This event is a fundraiser for the United Church of Rio Grande Valley's crucial work supporting immigrants as they face possible deportation.

Ten pastors and laypeople from the United Church of Christ, Methodist and Lutheran denominations and IMIrJ immersed themselves in border people and issues between September 12-16th, 2024. The ecumenical delegation represented churches in 11 states. LOUCC gave financial support for the delegation, and is hosting this event at their church.

In solidarity, 

Troy