Clergy Called to Courage: Join April 14 Conversation on Immigration & Faith

At a time when many pastors and ministry leaders are navigating complex and often heavy realities, a new opportunity invites leaders into a space of connection, courage, and faithful presence.

Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty (BJC), in partnership with Christians Against Christian Nationalism, is hosting its next Clergy Quarterly Touchpoint on:

Tuesday, April 14

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Arizona/Pacific Time)

(12:00–1:30 PM CT / 1:00–2:30 PM ET)

👉 Register here.

This gathering has been moved earlier than originally planned in order to respond to an urgent and unfolding situation at the intersection of immigration and religious freedom—a space where faithful leadership is deeply needed.

Why This Matters

Across the country, faith communities are wrestling with how to respond to immigration enforcement actions, including those affecting houses of worship and mixed-status families. The current moment includes a pressing call to action impacting tens of thousands of children and families facing displacement.

For Lutheran leaders, this moment speaks directly to our call to:

  • Welcome the stranger (Matthew 25)

  • Accompany our neighbors in vulnerability

  • Advocate for justice grounded in God’s mercy and dignity for all

What to Expect

This 90-minute online gathering will provide:

  • Real-time insight from faith leaders engaging in courageous responses to immigration enforcement

  • Honest conversation about risk, limits, and hope in ministry today

  • A clear and timely call to action for clergy and congregations

  • A relational space to connect with other leaders seeking to respond faithfully

Like previous touchpoints, this gathering is designed not just to inform, but to equip and sustain leaders for the work ahead—building relationships, deepening resolve, and clarifying next steps.

A Shared Invitation

This is an invitation not only to attend, but to share with other pastors and ministry leaders across our synod and beyond. In a time when isolation can be strong, we are stronger when we organize together.

As Lutheran Christians, we trust that God is already at work in the world—and we are called to join that work with courage, humility, and hope.

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