“You shall not oppress a resident alien; you know the heart of an alien, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt”
— Exodus 23:9
As has sometimes happened in the past, Trinity’s Migrant Ministry has bubbled up from the congregation.
Starting with a group of folks who decided last March to support migrant families who had suddenly found their protective status revoked and their right to work terminated, a small group of folks began buying food in bulk and delivering it through Families United in Action for distribution to families in need.
We pray for her continued success as she builds a new life here.
In December, compassionate Trinity parishioners urged the Church to ask for donations. To date, a total of $25,000 has been given for food, diapers, baby formula, and rental assistance. Several parishioners have assisted with the packing and distribution of the food and providing notary services.
Members of our Restorative Justice Committee also developed a partnership with Rayne Memorial Church, St. Anna’s Episcopal Church, and several local nonprofits (Home is Here, Familias Unidas, Union Migrante) to host Lilli, our first asylum seeker.
Following the guidelines of the Episcopal Church Migration Ministries, Trinity offered housing—furnished by a Trinity parishioner—and St. Anna’s offered financial support while our guest waited to receive a legal work permit.
This week, the long wait has resulted in a work permit and a new apartment for Lilli. We pray for her continued success as she builds a new life here.
