Why Migrant Justice at Saint Mark's?
I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. —John 13:34
In Christ’s church, all are welcome, but it’s not just in church—it is in our common life. Saint Mark’s stands in solidarity with all our neighbors, especially immigrants who are living in fear in these fraught times. Fundamental in the life of a Christian community, we take a stand to welcome the stranger, as our Scriptures instruct.
You are welcome to join us. If you have questions about this ministry or are interested in becoming involved, please e-mail migrantjustice@saintmarks.org.
Community Resources
The best way to stay informed and active is to be on the mailing lists of the organizations who are at the forefront and to join their efforts as able. These local groups include work on both direct service and policy change:
The Archdiocese of Seattle’s Immigrant and Refugee Ministry provides care and resources for immigrant families and hosts immigration summits, walking pilgrimages, vigil Masses, and other faith-based advocacy efforts.
Riverton Park United Methodist Church provides a stunning array of services for and with our migrant neighbors – including case management, a legal clinic that helps with asylum applications and work permits, a food pantry, a thrift shop, and housing assistance.
Advocates for Immigrants in Detention Northwest (AIDNW) supports immigrants at the Northwest ICE Processing Center (NWIPC) in Tacoma – both while in detention and upon their release.
Casa Latina is an immigrant workers rights organization in Seattle that empowers low-wage Latino immigrants to move from economic insecurity to economic prosperity and to lift their voices to take action around public policy issues that affect them.
The Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network is a coalition of Immigrant and Refugee Rights organizations and individuals that strive to protect, serve and strengthen support capacity and resources to build power and a united voice in Washington.
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project promotes justice by defending and advancing the rights of immigrants through direct legal services, systemic advocacy, and community education.
OneAmerica is the largest immigrant and refugee advocacy organization in Washington State, organizing with and advocating for diverse communities including Latinx, African, and Asian. Initially named Hate Free Zone, OneAmerica was founded immediately after September 11, 2001 to address the backlash, hate crimes, and discrimination against immigrant communities of color, primarily Muslims, Arab Americans, East Africans, and South Asians.
The City of Seattle's Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs has a wonderful list of resources and programs on their website. One of their programs includes the Immigrant Legal Defense Network.
El Centro de la Raza strives to use social, cultural, educational, economic and civic activities as vehicles to bring together peoples of all races and refuses to separate our nation’s economic model form the historic tragedy of racism, poverty, and war.
Faith Action Network (FAN) is an interfaith statewide partnership striving for a just, compassionate, and sustainable world through community building, education, and courageous public action. Their legislative agenda and action includes protecting immigrant families in our state.
