Defending Refuge
The Call to Faithful Action Starts Now
Every day, families seeking refuge face fear, separation, and uncertainty. Parents are forced to make impossible choices. Children endure journeys no child should have to take. And as our nation reckons with how it will treat the most vulnerable, we are called—as people of faith—to respond.
This Ash Wednesday, we remember. We remember our shared humanity. We remember that we, too, were once strangers in a foreign land. And we remember that faith calls us to act.
Why This Matters
For centuries, Christian communities have opened their doors to refugees and immigrants—welcoming them into our congregations, our neighborhoods, and our lives. Today, that sacred tradition is under attack.
Policies rooted in fear seek to shut the door on families in need. Refugees are being turned away, asylum seekers denied safety, and immigrant families forced apart. These are not just statistics—these are real people, real families, real lives.
Our Commitment
As people of faith, we refuse to be silent in the face of injustice.
By signing this declaration, you:
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Affirm the biblical call to welcome the stranger.
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Stand against policies that harm refugees and immigrants.
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Commit to prayer, advocacy, and action in your congregation and community.
Sign the Declaration
Individual Signatories – 2 Signatures
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Organizational Signatories – 2 Signatures
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