Since last week's Mission Monday email, our Faithful Action email group has gotten off the ground! There has been sharing of ideas and resources, and opportunities to take direct action. As Pastor Sharon reminded us, "Jesus’ faith had him turning tables and speaking truth to power. Those of us who are able are encouraged to follow. The rest of us can pray and take care of people." However you can take action, sharing information and support with each other is valuable. To be added to this our Faithful Action email group, contact office@fccb.net.
Here are reminders of the many ways we can care for our immigrant brothers and sisters living in fear and in the shadows throughout Whatcom County.
Food Support: Whatcom Faith Community for Immigrant Support. Sign-up for the Tuesday newsletter to learn how to donate food, make financial donations, help fill food boxes, and deliver boxes at WhatcomFCIS@gmail.com. First Congregational Church contact: Sharon Camblin, camblins@comcast.net
Provide funding for legal services and rent support: IRIS, Immigrant Resources and Immediate Support, www.irisnw.org
Become trained as an ICE observer: WAISN, Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network, www.waisn.org
Become a trained accompaniment driver for those attending court hearings: WAISN, Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network, www.waisn.org
Support groups that are providing information for the community and immigrant families:
League of Women Voters Immigrant Committee, https://www.lwv.org/other-issues/immigration
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, NWRIP, www.nwrip.org
RenewNW, renew-nw.org. A new non-profit hoping to provide a coordinating information hub for immigrants.
Non-violent Political Action: Indivisible Bellingham, www.indivisiblebellingham.org
