“On the Wings of Truth and Hope” The July Monthly ICOM vigil will be hosted by members of the Sanctuary & Resistance Task Force Committee of Spirit of St Stephen’s Catholic Community. The speakers will be Diane and Thom Haines, immigration justice organizers and activists from Mayflower UCC. They will be giving us the truth […]
“Hosting the vigil is Jewish Community Action” Join us before the Jewish holiday of Shavuot as we explore the connections between immigration justice, Jewish values and the story as told in the Book of Ruth, highlighting a universal and timeless call to welcome in the newcomer with compassion and dignity. The presenters will be: Rabbi
Adriana and NSA Alliance members will share with us the impact at the legislature this year. Join us in person or online as we stand up for immigrant families and neighbors. We will meet at the Bishop Whipple Building at 1 Federal Drive at 7:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 14th. 7:30am, Tuesday, May 14 Bishop Henry Whipple Building1
“Choosing Compassion Over Indifference” The Basilica of St. Mary’s and the Justice Commission of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and Consociates are humbled to be co-hosting the April ICOM Vigil together this year. Join us in person or online as we stand up for immigrant families and neighbors. We will meet at the
“Asylum – Seekers are Resilient, Talented and Hopeful” The presenter will be Dave Haley, Board of Directors for Casa Guadalupana. Join us in person or online as we stand up for immigrant families and neighbors. We will meet at the Bishop Whipple Building at 1 Federal Drive at 7:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 12th. 7:30am, Tuesday, March 12Bishop
“Immigration Justice and the Commandments” Temple Israel with be our co-host with Rabbi Ricky presenting. Karla Leitzman from Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service will also be presenting. Songs will be presented by Virginia Grey of Edina Community Lutheran Church. 7:30am, Tuesday, January 9Bishop Henry Whipple Building1 Federal Drive, Fort Snelling, MN 55111
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“Accompaniment: Advent Points to Seeking Refuge and Engaged Waiting” Our vigil this month is hosted by the St Joan of Arc Community’s ministry of “Welcome the Stranger”. The focus will be on the call to Accompaniment. Advent is a time of active waiting while also pondering what it is like to be seeking refuge. Meister Eckart,
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The month of October began with temperatures in the nineties and ended with snow. AID volunteers were extremely busy getting out warm winter gear. We received donations of coats, hats, mittens, and blankets from St Joan of Arc, ICOM affiliates, and dormant AID clients that wanted to help. Our volunteers organized and cataloged the items.
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