This month’s vigil’s theme is “Draw the Circle Wide”. Let’s gather together as we hold space in our circle for the individuals whose lives are torn apart and bring a reflective moment to the sadness and grieve of the stories that break our hearts. We will connect in the spirit of love and hope. How […]
At this month’s vigil we will hear about “A Man’s Journey from Africa to the United States.” A man whose family originated in Rwanda will tell the story of how they were forced to move to Uganda and the trials he faced there, his eventual move to the United States and the challenges and successes
At this month’s vigil we will be focusing on “Listening to those who enter into Bravo and exit through the Grande. An immigrant of Mexican descent recounts translating for asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border. He invites us to listen so as to act. It will be hosted by the deacon of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at the Bishop
At this month’s vigil we will be focusing on “A call for an end to surveillance and deportation”. It will be hosted by MN8 at the Bishop Whipple building on April 12th at 7:30 to 8:30 AM. Join us in person or online for prayer and story sharing as we lift up the voices of immigrants we
The March ICOM vigil will be held at 8:45 am at the Sherburne County Government Center (13880 Business Ctr Dr NW, Elk River) in support of a presentation that our sister organization Sanctuary and Resistance to Injustice (SARI) will be making at the Sherburne County Board meeting asking for them to end their contract with ICE to hold immigrant
At this months vigil we will be focusing on “Using Our Stories To Be A Sanctuary”. It will be hosted by Temple Israel at the Bishop Whipple building on February 8th at 7:30 AM. Join us in person and online for prayer and story sharing as we lift up the voices for immigrant justice.
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At this month’s vigil we will be focusing on “Relentless Persistence”. It will be hosted by Macalester-Plymouth United Church at the Bishop Whipple building on January 11th at 7:30 AM. Join us in person or online for prayer and story sharing as we lift up the voices of immigrants we know.
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At this month’s vigil we will be focusing on “Migration and Faith”. It will be hosted by Edina Community Lutheran Church at the Bishop Whipple building on December 14th at 7:30 AM. Join us for prayer and story sharing as we lift up the voices of immigrants we know.
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Our vigil at 7:30 am on Tuesday November 9, 2021 will be hosted by St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Lake of the Isles at the Bishop. The theme is, “Revisiting Ft. Snelling’s Origins & Bishop Whipple.” Join us for prayer and story sharing as we lift up the voices of the native Dakota people and
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Our vigil on Tuesday October 12, 2021 was hosted by the St Joan of Arc Catholic Community. The theme was, “I Thank My God Every Time I Remember You.” Vigil included readings of letters written by detainees and amazing music by Grant and Lee Vague.
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