Immigration Task Force

First Parish Cambridge Unitarian Universalist

2012-2013

Why this Work MattersMigration of people—driven by economic, social, political

and environmental factors—is taking place around the world. Millions are currently in transit, in refugee camps, in detention centers, or living and working in places without full legal status and without access to social services or protection of civil rights.

• The inherent worth and dignity of every person;

• Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;

• The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;

• Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

History

• Began in fall 2009 as informal "Immigrant Issues Planning Group"

• Approved as formal task force of Social Justice Council June 2010

• Modelo Take leadership from those most affectedo Partnerships with local immigrant advocacy

groupso Partnerships with other FP committees and

faith organizations

Education. Awareness. Witness. Advocacy.

Our Goals

Year in

Review

2012-2013 Members

Organizers• Andrew Coate

• Denise A. Garcia (Co-chair)

• Susan Leslie-Pritchard

• Karin Lin (Co-chair)

• Susan Shepherd

Supporters• Alison Altman

• Julie Duncan

• Gloria Korsman

• Rashid Shaikh

• Molly Uline

September 2012: First ITF meeting @Centro Presente premiere of Status:Organized

October 2012: La Bestia, Share the Plate, Boston New Sanctuary Movement's (BNSM) Annual Breakfast

November 2012: BNSM vigil

March 2013: Trust Act Rally and Teddy Bear Campaign

April 2013: Harvest of Empire; Voices on Immigration

May 2013: BNSM Vigil

A Look Ahead

• TRUST Act campaign (handout)• Proposed MA legislation to limit the effects of “Secure

Communities” program

• Improve community safety and protect community relations

• UUA 6-week immigration curriculum (July/August)

• Continue work with Centro Presente, BNSM, UU Mass Action, and other partners

2013-2014 Members

Organizers• Ethan Contini-Field

• Denise A. Garcia (Chair)

• Susan Leslie-Pritchard

• Karin Lin

• Maria Cristina Vlassidis Burgoa

• YOU?

Supporters• Alison Altman

• Julie Duncan

• Brittney Gardner

• Charlene Galarneau

• Molly Uline

• YOU?

Questions?

What did you especially value in our work?

How can we educate more people?

How can you become more involved?

Thank You!¡Mil Gracias!