Vigils

ICOM VIGIL in the NEWS

Some of you reading this have been coming to Whipple for vigils with ICOM for over a decade. Some joined for the first time. While ICOM holds the space, our local immigrant groups, state leaders and many faith communities have hosted each month over the years. January’s vigil on the 13th was hosted by the […]

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December Vigil 2025

Come, Come, Whoever You Are Hosted by First Universalist Church From the First Universalist Sanctuary and Resistance Team: ” We believe the current immigration system in our country is unjust and we work to change the system while also working to support and accompany individuals directly impacted by it.” We will meet at the flagpole in

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November Vigil 2025

We Are All Family Hosted by Edina Community Lutheran Church Edina Community Lutheran Church is a progressive, inter-generational congregation seeking to give witness to love and justice at God’s welcome table and in the world.  We will meet at the flagpole in front of the Bishop Whipple Building at 1 Federal Drive at 7:30 am, Tuesday, November

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October Vigil 2025

“I Thank My God Every Time I Remember You.” Hosted by Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Community The St Joan of Arc Catholic Community, led by the Welcome the Stranger ministry and their amazing choir and musicians, will lead our October vigil. St Joan of Arc is located in south Minneapolis and whose vision is

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September Vigil 2025

“We want JUSTICE” Host: University Baptist Church Our mission at UBC is to be a loving and inclusive community seeking faith, joy, and action nurtured by the biblical traditions, the teachings of Christ, and God’s continuing revelation.  UBC is adjacent to the University of Minnesota in historic Dinkytown.  We have a focus on inclusion, justice-seeking,

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August Vigil 2025

“Love is Stronger Than That” We look to each other in this desperate time of cruelty toward our immigrant neighbors and their friends, families and co-workers. We hope to bring some grace and highlight gratitude and solidarity with an action-inspiring vigil.   Our speaker will be Minneapolis city council member from New Branches’ ward: Aurin Chowdhury, a first generation Bengali of immigrant

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May Vigil 2025

“No Walls, More Bridges” Angela Davis said, “Walls Turned Sideways Are Bridges.”Join Minnesota Freedom Fund as they share about their immigration work. MFF staff will speak about what they are hearing and seeing when they pay an immigration bond andsupport someone afterwards. We will chant, engage in an art activity, and share calls to action.

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