Stand for Welcome Campaign - Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Service

Stand for Welcome Campaign

12 million people with no legal status.
Families torn apart.
Communities living in fear.

The U.S. immigration system is broken. LIRS invites you to join your voice with ours as we work to pass fair and humane immigration reform.

ACT NOW!

Opportunities for you to get involved:

NEW! Stand for Welcome Sundays: Throughout the months of Feburary and March, we invite you and your congregations to dedicate a few intentional moments of your service or study time to increase awareness and connect people to action. Learn more here.

Be an Advocate

Action Center—Act now by writing to policymakers directly from your computer.
Contact Congress and the President—Urge elected officials to enact fair and humane immigration reform.
Key Advocacy Issues—Take action on the key issues of family unity and humane enforcement.
Ecumenical Advocacy Days—Stand for Welcome in Washington, D.C on March 19-22, 2010 and at the March For America: Change Takes Courage and Faith on March 21, 2010

Engage Your Community

Prayers—Use these sample prayers for individual or congregational intercession.
Prayer Vigil Guide—Plan a vigil to stand with immigrants in your community.

Stay Informed

Mythbuster—Get the facts about common misconceptions regarding immigrants and immigration. (PDF)
Key Advocacy Issues—Learn more about the key issues of immigration reform, family unity and humane enforcement.

Did You Know?

Over 108,000 parents of U.S. citizen children have been deported since 1998.

Source: Urban Institute, 2009