Community Sanctuary Assembly
Sunday, Jan. 15
3:00 – 5:00 pm
First Christian Church
1314 SW Park Ave, Portland
Please RSVP here.

The idea of "sanctuary" has received much attention since the election because many people of faith and conscience feel that people of color, immigrants, Muslims and others will be vulnerable. As a community, how do we demonstrate our welcome and provide safe haven to vulnerable people?

Havurah Shalom has joined the New Sanctuary Movement by signing this pledge to be a Sanctuary Congregation. But our Steering Committee's action is a first step in our understanding of what this means to our community.

"Sanctuary is much more than providing a physical space for someone at risk of deportation - it is a strategy and set of actions for faith communities, faith-based organizations, and people of conscience."

Be a part of the conversation. Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice (IMIrJ) is hosting a community wide Sanctuary Assembly on Jan. 8. Attend to learn more about Sanctuary as part of the broader movement for immigrant justice and accompaniment. Attend to begin that discussion with other people from Havurah. This flier provides more information.

Have questions or need more information? Contact Bob Brown.