Events
Where: St. Augustine College Student Center, 1345 W. Argyle St.
The Interfaith Immigration Network of Greater Chicago, in partnership with Lewis University's 2010 Fall Symposium: Welcoming the Stranger Together, is pleased to invite you to attend the official launching of IIN for an evening of interfaith conversation and storytelling on
Wednesday, September 1st, from 6:30 - 9pm in the Student Union building of the Lewis University Romeoville Campus
September 3-6: Freedom Riders: Immigrants’ Caravan Against Deportations
Join the three-day Illinois freedom ride caravan, bike and cultural festival or join us along the way! The Caravan will be stopping in Schaumburg, Wheaton, Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Joliet, Homer Glen, Blue Island and Chicago.
For more information on how to get involved contact Jose Herrera at JOSEFROMCHICAGO@aol.com or call 773-632-9992
Itinerary and Schedule
Friday September 3rd
3:00 PM: Rally in support of the DREAM Act •Congresswoman Melissa Bean's office, 1701 East Woodfield Road, Schaumburg, IL Suite 200.
6:00 PM - leave Schaumburg and ride to Naperville 7:00-8:00 PM - arrive in Naperville and be received by our friends at Immigrant Solidarity Dupage. Shelter is graciously provided by St.
Margaret Mary Parish, 1450 Green Trails Dr, Naperville, IL.
8:00-10:00 PM Welcoming Reception from Immigrant Solidarity Dupage and Dupage Community Leaders •St. Margaret Mary Parish, 1450 Green Trails Dr, Naperville, IL.
Saturday, Sept. 4
8:00 AM Breakfast at St. Margaret Mary Parish
9:15 AM Depart St. Margaret Mary Parish - ride to Wheaton
10:00 AM Rally: Stop the 150 Deportations weeky in Dupage/
Legalization for All!
- Dupage County Courthouse 421 S. County Farm Rd. Wheaton IL
- 1/2 Mile March South on County Farm Rd and East on Roosevelt Rd to Marianjoy (Franciscan Sisters) Campus for a short vigil
- 10:45 Return to Dupage County Courthouse Complex for closing remarks and distribution of sacked lunches.
11:00AM - assemble caravan and leave for Joliet 3:00 PM rest stop, lunch and discussion on precarious working conditions in suburban warehousing and logistics industries:
Bolingbrook area (TBA)
6:00 pm meeting and discussion on immigrant rights issues and Joliet-area activism; dinner with Freedom Riders
- Nuestra Senora de Monte Carmelo Church,
205 East Jackson Street,
Joliet
Sunday September 5th
8:00 am: Breakfast and tabling at the 8:30 mass., Monte Carmelo Church 10:00 AM depart for Homer Glen noon - 1PM : stop in Homer Glen for rest, discussion of English-Only ordinances and sidewalk chalking action •Culver Park on S Parker Rd, Homer Glen 2:30 PM - stop in Blue Island to discuss polimigra issues, rest rest of Sunday itinerary TBA
Finale: Labor Day, September 6th Chicago IL, Little Village Neighborhood
September 3-6: Freedom Riders: Immigrants’ Caravan Against Deportations
Join the three-day Illinois freedom ride caravan, bike and cultural festival or join us along the way! The Caravan will be stopping in Schaumburg, Wheaton, Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Joliet, Homer Glen, Blue Island and Chicago.
For more information on how to get involved contact Jose Herrera at JOSEFROMCHICAGO@aol.com or call 773-632-9992
Itinerary and Schedule
Friday September 3rd
3:00 PM: Rally in support of the DREAM Act •Congresswoman Melissa Bean's office, 1701 East Woodfield Road, Schaumburg, IL Suite 200.
6:00 PM - leave Schaumburg and ride to Naperville 7:00-8:00 PM - arrive in Naperville and be received by our friends at Immigrant Solidarity Dupage. Shelter is graciously provided by St.
Margaret Mary Parish, 1450 Green Trails Dr, Naperville, IL.
8:00-10:00 PM Welcoming Reception from Immigrant Solidarity Dupage and Dupage Community Leaders •St. Margaret Mary Parish, 1450 Green Trails Dr, Naperville, IL.
Saturday, Sept. 4
8:00 AM Breakfast at St. Margaret Mary Parish
9:15 AM Depart St. Margaret Mary Parish - ride to Wheaton
10:00 AM Rally: Stop the 150 Deportations weeky in Dupage/
Legalization for All!
- Dupage County Courthouse 421 S. County Farm Rd. Wheaton IL
- 1/2 Mile March South on County Farm Rd and East on Roosevelt Rd to Marianjoy (Franciscan Sisters) Campus for a short vigil
- 10:45 Return to Dupage County Courthouse Complex for closing remarks and distribution of sacked lunches.
11:00AM - assemble caravan and leave for Joliet 3:00 PM rest stop, lunch and discussion on precarious working conditions in suburban warehousing and logistics industries:
Bolingbrook area (TBA)
6:00 pm meeting and discussion on immigrant rights issues and Joliet-area activism; dinner with Freedom Riders
- Nuestra Senora de Monte Carmelo Church,
205 East Jackson Street,
Joliet
Sunday September 5th
8:00 am: Breakfast and tabling at the 8:30 mass., Monte Carmelo Church 10:00 AM depart for Homer Glen noon - 1PM : stop in Homer Glen for rest, discussion of English-Only ordinances and sidewalk chalking action •Culver Park on S Parker Rd, Homer Glen 2:30 PM - stop in Blue Island to discuss polimigra issues, rest rest of Sunday itinerary TBA
Finale: Labor Day, September 6th Chicago IL, Little Village Neighborhood
September 3-6: Freedom Riders: Immigrants’ Caravan Against Deportations
Join the three-day Illinois freedom ride caravan, bike and cultural festival or join us along the way! The Caravan will be stopping in Schaumburg, Wheaton, Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Joliet, Homer Glen, Blue Island and Chicago.
For more information on how to get involved contact Jose Herrera at JOSEFROMCHICAGO@aol.com or call 773-632-9992
Itinerary and Schedule
Friday September 3rd
3:00 PM: Rally in support of the DREAM Act •Congresswoman Melissa Bean's office, 1701 East Woodfield Road, Schaumburg, IL Suite 200.
6:00 PM - leave Schaumburg and ride to Naperville 7:00-8:00 PM - arrive in Naperville and be received by our friends at Immigrant Solidarity Dupage. Shelter is graciously provided by St.
Margaret Mary Parish, 1450 Green Trails Dr, Naperville, IL.
8:00-10:00 PM Welcoming Reception from Immigrant Solidarity Dupage and Dupage Community Leaders •St. Margaret Mary Parish, 1450 Green Trails Dr, Naperville, IL.
Saturday, Sept. 4
8:00 AM Breakfast at St. Margaret Mary Parish
9:15 AM Depart St. Margaret Mary Parish - ride to Wheaton
10:00 AM Rally: Stop the 150 Deportations weeky in Dupage/
Legalization for All!
- Dupage County Courthouse 421 S. County Farm Rd. Wheaton IL
- 1/2 Mile March South on County Farm Rd and East on Roosevelt Rd to Marianjoy (Franciscan Sisters) Campus for a short vigil
- 10:45 Return to Dupage County Courthouse Complex for closing remarks and distribution of sacked lunches.
11:00AM - assemble caravan and leave for Joliet 3:00 PM rest stop, lunch and discussion on precarious working conditions in suburban warehousing and logistics industries:
Bolingbrook area (TBA)
6:00 pm meeting and discussion on immigrant rights issues and Joliet-area activism; dinner with Freedom Riders
- Nuestra Senora de Monte Carmelo Church,
205 East Jackson Street,
Joliet
Sunday September 5th
8:00 am: Breakfast and tabling at the 8:30 mass., Monte Carmelo Church 10:00 AM depart for Homer Glen noon - 1PM : stop in Homer Glen for rest, discussion of English-Only ordinances and sidewalk chalking action •Culver Park on S Parker Rd, Homer Glen 2:30 PM - stop in Blue Island to discuss polimigra issues, rest rest of Sunday itinerary TBA
Finale: Labor Day, September 6th Chicago IL, Little Village Neighborhood
September 3-6: Freedom Riders: Immigrants’ Caravan Against Deportations
Join the three-day Illinois freedom ride caravan, bike and cultural festival or join us along the way! The Caravan will be stopping in Schaumburg, Wheaton, Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Joliet, Homer Glen, Blue Island and Chicago.
For more information on how to get involved contact Jose Herrera at JOSEFROMCHICAGO@aol.com or call 773-632-9992
Itinerary and Schedule
Friday September 3rd
3:00 PM: Rally in support of the DREAM Act •Congresswoman Melissa Bean's office, 1701 East Woodfield Road, Schaumburg, IL Suite 200.
6:00 PM - leave Schaumburg and ride to Naperville 7:00-8:00 PM - arrive in Naperville and be received by our friends at Immigrant Solidarity Dupage. Shelter is graciously provided by St.
Margaret Mary Parish, 1450 Green Trails Dr, Naperville, IL.
8:00-10:00 PM Welcoming Reception from Immigrant Solidarity Dupage and Dupage Community Leaders •St. Margaret Mary Parish, 1450 Green Trails Dr, Naperville, IL.
Saturday, Sept. 4
8:00 AM Breakfast at St. Margaret Mary Parish
9:15 AM Depart St. Margaret Mary Parish - ride to Wheaton
10:00 AM Rally: Stop the 150 Deportations weeky in Dupage/
Legalization for All!
- Dupage County Courthouse 421 S. County Farm Rd. Wheaton IL
- 1/2 Mile March South on County Farm Rd and East on Roosevelt Rd to Marianjoy (Franciscan Sisters) Campus for a short vigil
- 10:45 Return to Dupage County Courthouse Complex for closing remarks and distribution of sacked lunches.
11:00AM - assemble caravan and leave for Joliet 3:00 PM rest stop, lunch and discussion on precarious working conditions in suburban warehousing and logistics industries:
Bolingbrook area (TBA)
6:00 pm meeting and discussion on immigrant rights issues and Joliet-area activism; dinner with Freedom Riders
- Nuestra Senora de Monte Carmelo Church,
205 East Jackson Street,
Joliet
Sunday September 5th
8:00 am: Breakfast and tabling at the 8:30 mass., Monte Carmelo Church 10:00 AM depart for Homer Glen noon - 1PM : stop in Homer Glen for rest, discussion of English-Only ordinances and sidewalk chalking action •Culver Park on S Parker Rd, Homer Glen 2:30 PM - stop in Blue Island to discuss polimigra issues, rest rest of Sunday itinerary TBA
Finale: Labor Day, September 6th Chicago IL, Little Village Neighborhood
Marcha! Latino Chicago and the Immigrant Rights Movement
Richard Daley Library, 801 S. Morgan, Chicago
For more info see http://www.crln.org/book_release
Tuesday, Setpember 14, 7 pm, Chicago Public Library Conrad Sulzer Regional Branch, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue. For more info, go to http://www.crln.org/cipriana_sulzer
Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica, 3111 W. Jackson. For more information, please contact:
Rey Flores
Director - Catholic Campaign for Human Development / Parish Sharing
Archdiocese of Chicago
3525 S. Lake Park Avenue
Chicago, IL 60653-1402
Tel. (312)534-3690
Mobile: (773)213-1081
Fax (312)528-9380
email: rflores@archchicago.org
Join us for an Evening Discussion and Potluck with Cipriana Jurado, Human Rights Defender from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
Monday, October 4th at 6:30pm
1741 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
It is the corner building on Western Ave and St Paul Ave, across from Dunkin' Donuts.
Click here to see online-map of location
Please RSVP by e-mailing jdale@chicagosanctuary.org or calling 773-293-3680
Immersion Education for Pastors, Lay Leaders, and Other Faith Leaders (October 17-19, 2010)
This BorderLinks delegation is a two-day immersion experience, connecting leaders of all faiths with the daily realities and stories of their immigrant neighbors. The delegation will assist faith leaders in understanding the immigrant experience in Chicago and throughout Illinois. Participants will return home with practical resources and insights to engage their congregants around the divisive issue of immigration in a scripturally based and theologically informed manner. Intentional reflection time will focus on appropriate and caring ways to accompany a congregation confronting this timely issue.
Click here for more info http://www.crln.org/Beyond_the_Border_Oct2010
Immersion Education for Pastors, Lay Leaders, and Other Faith Leaders (October 17-19, 2010)
This BorderLinks delegation is a two-day immersion experience, connecting leaders of all faiths with the daily realities and stories of their immigrant neighbors. The delegation will assist faith leaders in understanding the immigrant experience in Chicago and throughout Illinois. Participants will return home with practical resources and insights to engage their congregants around the divisive issue of immigration in a scripturally based and theologically informed manner. Intentional reflection time will focus on appropriate and caring ways to accompany a congregation confronting this timely issue.
Click here for more info http://www.crln.org/Beyond_the_Border_Oct2010
Immersion Education for Pastors, Lay Leaders, and Other Faith Leaders (October 17-19, 2010)
This BorderLinks delegation is a two-day immersion experience, connecting leaders of all faiths with the daily realities and stories of their immigrant neighbors. The delegation will assist faith leaders in understanding the immigrant experience in Chicago and throughout Illinois. Participants will return home with practical resources and insights to engage their congregants around the divisive issue of immigration in a scripturally based and theologically informed manner. Intentional reflection time will focus on appropriate and caring ways to accompany a congregation confronting this timely issue.
Click here for more info http://www.crln.org/Beyond_the_Border_Oct2010
Immersion Education for Pastors, Lay Leaders, and Other Faith Leaders (October 17-19, 2010)
This BorderLinks delegation is a two-day immersion experience, connecting leaders of all faiths with the daily realities and stories of their immigrant neighbors. The delegation will assist faith leaders in understanding the immigrant experience in Chicago and throughout Illinois. Participants will return home with practical resources and insights to engage their congregants around the divisive issue of immigration in a scripturally based and theologically informed manner. Intentional reflection time will focus on appropriate and caring ways to accompany a congregation confronting this timely issue.
Click here for more info http://www.crln.org/Beyond_the_Border_Oct2010
US Council of Catholic Bishops Justice For Immigrants
NATIONAL IMMIGRATION CONVENING
"Immigration in a New Congress"
Nov. 3 - 5, at Chicago O'Hare Four Points Sheraton
Register at (note: advance registration requested by Oct. 29th)
US Council of Catholic Bishops Justice For Iimmigrants
NATIONAL IMMIGRATION CONVENING, "Immigration in a New Congress"
Nov. 3 - 5, at Chicago O'Hare Four Points SheratonRegister at (note: advance registration requested by Oct. 29th):
http://www.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Invitation.aspx?e=98ad417c-f7ee-464d-8baf-09c88801a773
DETAILS: Preliminary Topics/Speakers
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 3
6:00 -8:00 p.m. Dinner and Opening Plenary (preceded by registration and 4pm Opening Mass)
• Welcome: Ambassador Johnny Young – Executive Director M.R.S, USCCB
• Immigration and the Future of the U.S. Church: Fr. Alan Deck, Executive Director, Office of Cultural Diversity, USCCB
• Catholic Teaching and Migration: Fr. Daniel Groody, University of Notre Dame
THURSDAY, Nov. 4
8:30-10:00 a.m. Best Practices in Organizing for Immigration Reform (preceded by 7am Mass and breakfast)
• Panel: Elena Segura, Archdiocese of Chicago; Jill Malone, PICO National Network; Fr. Clete Kiley, UNITE-HERE; Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum
10:30-Noon Public Policy/CIR Issues for the 112th Congress
• Panel: Angela Kelley, Center for American Progress; Maria Odom, Catholic Legal Immigration Network
12:30-1:45 p.m. Networking Lunch & Caucusing
• Presentations by Srs. Pat Murphy and JoAnn Persch, RSM, Pastoral Care at immigrant detention centers
2 p.m.-3:15 p.m. Break Out Sessions
• Answering the Tough Questions (arguments/responses to illegal immigration) - Michele Waslin, Immigration Policy Center; Todd Scribner, USCCB
• Communication/Messaging about CIR in your communities - Patty Kupfer, Independent Communications Consultant
• Fighting Local Enforcement Initiatives (e.g. 287g and Secure Communities) - Helen Harnett, Heartland Alliance; Karen Herrling, CLINIC; Polo Morales, PICO National Network
• Parish Organizing for CIR (best practices) - Jaci Braga, PICO National & JFI
3:30-4:45 p.m. Break Out Sessions (REPEATED)
6:00 -8:30 p.m. Dinner, DREAM Act Presentation, Mid-Term Election Results Panel
• DREAM Act Presentation - DePaul University President, Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M.
• Mid-Term Election Results Panel/what it means for Immigration - Frank Sharry, Executive Director, America’s Voice; Micheal Hill, Associate Director, Government Relations, USCCB
9:00 p.m. Movie Screening – Welcome to Shelbyville
FRIDAY, Nov. 5
6:30 a.m. Shuttle to Broadview Immigrant Detention Center
7:00 a.m. Rosary at Broadview
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Regional Breakouts: Strategize on organizing in the new congress
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Report Back/Next Steps – Sylvia Ruiz, Orlando Focus
11:30 – Noon Final Session
US Council of Catholic Bishops Justice For Immigrants
NATIONAL IMMIGRATION CONVENING
"Immigration in a New Congress"
Nov. 3 - 5, at Chicago O'Hare Four Points Sheraton
Register at (note: advance registration requested by Oct. 29th)
US Council of Catholic Bishops Justice For Iimmigrants
NATIONAL IMMIGRATION CONVENING, "Immigration in a New Congress"
Nov. 3 - 5, at Chicago O'Hare Four Points SheratonRegister at (note: advance registration requested by Oct. 29th):
http://www.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Invitation.aspx?e=98ad417c-f7ee-464d-8baf-09c88801a773
DETAILS: Preliminary Topics/Speakers
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 3
6:00 -8:00 p.m. Dinner and Opening Plenary (preceded by registration and 4pm Opening Mass)
• Welcome: Ambassador Johnny Young – Executive Director M.R.S, USCCB
• Immigration and the Future of the U.S. Church: Fr. Alan Deck, Executive Director, Office of Cultural Diversity, USCCB
• Catholic Teaching and Migration: Fr. Daniel Groody, University of Notre Dame
THURSDAY, Nov. 4
8:30-10:00 a.m. Best Practices in Organizing for Immigration Reform (preceded by 7am Mass and breakfast)
• Panel: Elena Segura, Archdiocese of Chicago; Jill Malone, PICO National Network; Fr. Clete Kiley, UNITE-HERE; Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum
10:30-Noon Public Policy/CIR Issues for the 112th Congress
• Panel: Angela Kelley, Center for American Progress; Maria Odom, Catholic Legal Immigration Network
12:30-1:45 p.m. Networking Lunch & Caucusing
• Presentations by Srs. Pat Murphy and JoAnn Persch, RSM, Pastoral Care at immigrant detention centers
2 p.m.-3:15 p.m. Break Out Sessions
• Answering the Tough Questions (arguments/responses to illegal immigration) - Michele Waslin, Immigration Policy Center; Todd Scribner, USCCB
• Communication/Messaging about CIR in your communities - Patty Kupfer, Independent Communications Consultant
• Fighting Local Enforcement Initiatives (e.g. 287g and Secure Communities) - Helen Harnett, Heartland Alliance; Karen Herrling, CLINIC; Polo Morales, PICO National Network
• Parish Organizing for CIR (best practices) - Jaci Braga, PICO National & JFI
3:30-4:45 p.m. Break Out Sessions (REPEATED)
6:00 -8:30 p.m. Dinner, DREAM Act Presentation, Mid-Term Election Results Panel
• DREAM Act Presentation - DePaul University President, Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M.
• Mid-Term Election Results Panel/what it means for Immigration - Frank Sharry, Executive Director, America’s Voice; Micheal Hill, Associate Director, Government Relations, USCCB
9:00 p.m. Movie Screening – Welcome to Shelbyville
FRIDAY, Nov. 5
6:30 a.m. Shuttle to Broadview Immigrant Detention Center
7:00 a.m. Rosary at Broadview
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Regional Breakouts: Strategize on organizing in the new congress
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Report Back/Next Steps – Sylvia Ruiz, Orlando Focus
11:30 – Noon Final Session
US Council of Catholic Bishops Justice For Immigrants
NATIONAL IMMIGRATION CONVENING
"Immigration in a New Congress"
Nov. 3 - 5, at Chicago O'Hare Four Points Sheraton
Register at (note: advance registration requested by Oct. 29th)
US Council of Catholic Bishops Justice For Iimmigrants
NATIONAL IMMIGRATION CONVENING, "Immigration in a New Congress"
Nov. 3 - 5, at Chicago O'Hare Four Points SheratonRegister at (note: advance registration requested by Oct. 29th):
http://www.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Invitation.aspx?e=98ad417c-f7ee-464d-8baf-09c88801a773
DETAILS: Preliminary Topics/Speakers
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 3
6:00 -8:00 p.m. Dinner and Opening Plenary (preceded by registration and 4pm Opening Mass)
• Welcome: Ambassador Johnny Young – Executive Director M.R.S, USCCB
• Immigration and the Future of the U.S. Church: Fr. Alan Deck, Executive Director, Office of Cultural Diversity, USCCB
• Catholic Teaching and Migration: Fr. Daniel Groody, University of Notre Dame
THURSDAY, Nov. 4
8:30-10:00 a.m. Best Practices in Organizing for Immigration Reform (preceded by 7am Mass and breakfast)
• Panel: Elena Segura, Archdiocese of Chicago; Jill Malone, PICO National Network; Fr. Clete Kiley, UNITE-HERE; Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum
10:30-Noon Public Policy/CIR Issues for the 112th Congress
• Panel: Angela Kelley, Center for American Progress; Maria Odom, Catholic Legal Immigration Network
12:30-1:45 p.m. Networking Lunch & Caucusing
• Presentations by Srs. Pat Murphy and JoAnn Persch, RSM, Pastoral Care at immigrant detention centers
2 p.m.-3:15 p.m. Break Out Sessions
• Answering the Tough Questions (arguments/responses to illegal immigration) - Michele Waslin, Immigration Policy Center; Todd Scribner, USCCB
• Communication/Messaging about CIR in your communities - Patty Kupfer, Independent Communications Consultant
• Fighting Local Enforcement Initiatives (e.g. 287g and Secure Communities) - Helen Harnett, Heartland Alliance; Karen Herrling, CLINIC; Polo Morales, PICO National Network
• Parish Organizing for CIR (best practices) - Jaci Braga, PICO National & JFI
3:30-4:45 p.m. Break Out Sessions (REPEATED)
6:00 -8:30 p.m. Dinner, DREAM Act Presentation, Mid-Term Election Results Panel
• DREAM Act Presentation - DePaul University President, Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M.
• Mid-Term Election Results Panel/what it means for Immigration - Frank Sharry, Executive Director, America’s Voice; Micheal Hill, Associate Director, Government Relations, USCCB
9:00 p.m. Movie Screening – Welcome to Shelbyville
FRIDAY, Nov. 5
6:30 a.m. Shuttle to Broadview Immigrant Detention Center
7:00 a.m. Rosary at Broadview
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Regional Breakouts: Strategize on organizing in the new congress
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Report Back/Next Steps – Sylvia Ruiz, Orlando Focus
11:30 – Noon Final Session
CALLING PEOPLE OF FAITH & SERVICE PROVIDERS STANDING IN SOLIDARITY WITH IMMIGRANTS!
Join the national Interfaith Immigration Coalition, Church World Service and Auburn Media for a One-Day Training on Video Production
Learn how to make short, effective videos to share your stories & highlight your service programs, community outreach, etc.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010 Chicago, IL
As part of each training, a film crew will provide film and media training to people of faith, service providers, and activists working to make their communities more welcoming and advocating for immigration reform.
Auburn Media and Church World Service staff will facilitate group discussions on how to tailor the New Year's Resolution Campaign for Immigration Reform (see below for more information) for your local community, and how to effectively share your stories of solidarity, action and welcome with others across the country.
Participants will tell their stories and highlight what their communities are doing - ESL classes, immigration legal clinics, congregation accompaniment programs, prayer vigils, community education, etc. - using the most effective messaging techniques; learn about best filming practices; discuss the current political dynamics of immigration reform, and brainstorm how their communities can be involved in the upcoming New Year's Resolution Campaign for Immigration Reform.
In addition to providing hands-on instruction to training participants, we hope to collect powerful stories of how congregations, service providers, and community members are building more welcoming communities and advocating for immigration reform.
Church World Service will assist with travel costs both for local participants and a limited number of out-of-state participants interested in sharing their stories and building their communities' capacity to utilize video for outreach, education, community building and advocacy work.
Please contact Yvette Schock (yschock@churchworldservice.org) to register or request travel scholarships.
Space is limited.
Draft agenda:
10am Introductions, overview of New Year's Resolution Campaign 11am Political timeline, opportunities for immigration reform
12pm Crafting your story / highlighting your local program for film
1-3pm Recording your stories (each participant will have a designated time to work privately with the film crew)
1-3pm Tailoring the New Year's Resolution Campaign to your community's needs
3-4pm Incorporating video footage into your local campaigns, proposals, etc.
4-6pm Practicing filming, editing, posting your videos
Sponsored by La Voz de Los de Abajo and the Chicago Committee to Free the Cuban Five
Join co-author Norma Price as she reads from and discusses Crossing with the Virgin
Crossing with the Virgin: Stories from the Migrant Trail
Kathryn Ferguson, Norma Price, and Ted Parks
Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
Women & Children First
5233 N. Clark St., Chicago, 60640
PH: (773) 769-9299
“This is an extraordinary book about the courageous journeys of people crossing the U.S.–Mexico border—and about U.S. citizens who are erasing those borders with acts of mercy and defiance . . . a page turner.”
—Demetria Martínez, author of Mother Tongue
“Peel back phrases like illegal alien and undocumented worker and you’ll find the voices heard in this book, poor people coming north to survive. And the local people who try to help them. Learn the tragedy that is the border and listen to the tales of our fellow human beings as they are hunted on American ground.”
—Charles Bowden, author of Down by the River
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Upcoming events
- Migrant Trail Walkon Thursday, 31 May 2012
- Robert H. Kirschner, M.D., Memorial Human Rights Lecture on Thursday, 31 May 2012
- Immigrant Welcoming Congregations Quarterly Gatheringon Monday, 04 Jun 2012
- Heidkamp, Honduras and Hopeon Thursday, 14 Jun 2012
- Bridges to Communityon Friday, 15 Jun 2012
