Events
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May Events
May 6th
1st Unitarian's Immigration Forum
The third and final forum in our 2025 series will take place this May, focusing on practical ways to act in solidarity with immigrants in our communities. Following earlier sessions on immigrant rights and legislative advocacy, this forum will feature speakers from IMAC, PIRC, IMIrJ, and WFWA sharing how allies can take meaningful action.
The four panelists are:
Beth Ronk, Immigrant Mutual Aid Coalition (IMAC)
Romeo Sosa, Portland Immigrants' Rights Coalition (PIRC)
Keren Rodriguez, Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice (IMIrJ)
Parker Berger, Western Farm Workers Association (WFWA)
Watch for your calendar invitation and be sure to register for the Zoom event or visit our website a few days before the event!
May 9th, 10th and 21st
St. Anthony Advocacy Day at the Capitol and Trainings
St. Anthony Advocacy Day at the Capitol on May 21 for our community members. To prepare, we are hosting two training sessions at St. Anthony Catholic Church:
Youth Training: May 9th, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Adult Training: May 10th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
We are finalizing the agendas for these sessions but would like to include a 30-40 minute panel discussion featuring seasoned advocates to provide diverse perspectives on effective legislative engagement.
The training sessions will be held in person at St. Anthony Catholic Church (9905 SW McKenzie St, Tigard, OR 97223).
Also, we would love to advocate for one of the priority bills you are championing during our visits with legislators.
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April Events
Abril 9
Monthly online Convivencia Circle (gatherings)
When: Wednesday, April 16th, 6 pm-7:30 pm
Register at Convivencia Circle RSVP
(Once you have submitted this form, we will send you a Zoom link Spanish/English interpreting will be provided.)
April 27
Sanctuary Everywhere Training Module (In-person)
When: Sunday, April 27th, 2-4 pm
Where: First Congregational United Church, 1050 E 23rd Ave. Eugene, OR
April 30
Entrenamiento: Santuario en todas partes (zoom)
When: Miercoles, 30 Abril, 6-7:30 pm
Where: IMIrJ and the Greater Northwest Area of Hispanic/Latinx ministries
Informacion adicional : Santuario en Todas Partes
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March Events
March 9
Online Sanctuary Training (Zoom)
When: Mar 9, 2025, 03:30-5:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://imirj-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/CJz-msV-TYq9f5fKm3LdBw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. (Spanish interpretation provided)
March 16
Know Your Rights/Sanctuary Training (In-Person)
Where: Cedar Hills United Church of Christ
When: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Address: Cedar Hills United Church of Christ 11695 SW Park Way, Portland, OR 97225
Join the West Side Interfaith Neighbors (WIN) and Interfaith Movement for Justice (IMIrJ) for an evening of learning about our rights. No registration is needed, and everyone is welcome.
March 29
Training “How to create a Rapid Response team in your community” (In-person)
When: Saturday, March 29 in Fellowship Hall, 1-4 p.m.
Where: Lake Oswego United Church of Christ -1111 Country Club Rd, Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Register: https://loucc.breezechms.com/form/imirjtraining - We have a 50-person maximum.
We invite you to join members within your congregation and community to plan together.
Snacks and drinks will be provided. Contact: Keren Rodriguez, keren@imirj.org
Thank you for attending our launching of the sanctuary training on Zoom in February. As we promised, here are the slides and the tool kit.
January 20th - 7:00 PM
Join Us in Prayer and Action
St Anthony Catholic Church 9905 SW McKenzie St, Tigard
Come together in prayer and solidarity as we honor the voices and journeys of immigrants, refugees, and all seeking safety and opportunity. Rooted in Scripture and the values of love, justice, and mercy, this prayer service invites us to live out the Gospel's call to action.
Stay after the service to take meaningful steps in support of our brothers and sisters while enjoying hot chocolate and pan dulce.
Write a note to your Congresspersons to advocate for the dignity of immigrants and refugees in our country and at the border.
Access important information and resources to continue supporting immigrants and refugees.
December 7th, Saturday
Join Us for a Day of Solidarity and Storytelling
Dear Friends,
As we continue planning for the future at IMIrJ, we want to highlight an opportunity to unite in solidarity and action. Our sister organization, La Resistencia, invites us to a Day of Solidarity on Saturday, December 7th, to support their vital work advocating for immigrant rights and closing for-profit detention centers.
Let’s stand together for justice, amplify immigrant voices, and celebrate the power of community. We hope to see you there!
Here’s how the day will unfold:
9:30 AM – Caravan from Portland:
Meet at Portland First United Methodist Church (1838 SW Jefferson St, Portland, OR) to travel together to Tacoma.12:30 PM – Storytelling Experience:
Gather outside the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma for a powerful storytelling session to amplify voices and experiences often silenced.Afterward – Public Art Exhibit: Melting Ice:
Join us at the East Side Community Center for a public art exhibit celebrating resilience and activism. Enjoy food, drinks, music, and good company while supporting La Resistencia’s mission. Be sure to register for the art exhibit!
Borderlands: The Line Within
November 1st
This documentary film exposes the profitable business of immigration & its human cost, weaving together the stories of immigrant heroines & heroes resisting & showing a way forward, intent on building a movement in the shadow of the border industrial complex, recognizing the human rights of all.
Following the film screening, the Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice & the International Migrants Alliance will host a panel discussion with several movement organizers connecting the film to organizing in Portland, migrant justice across the US, & solidarity with displaced people worldwide. Please join us for this evening of migrant justice.
Details: November 1st, 2024 - 4:30 PM to 8:30PM
PCC Cascade (5624 N Borthwick Ave. Portland, OR)
November 3rd
Convivencia Circles of Belonging
We want to get together again and acknowledge our differences while we learn how to co-exist.
Convivencia Circles of Belonging acknowledges our differences while creating space for learning how to co-exist. We invite you to participate this coming Sunday!
You’ll have the opportunity to:
Share your stories
Engage in learning opportunities
Get involved in organizing
Where: Washington County Aloha United Methodist Church (2270 SW 198th Ave, Beaverton, OR, 97003)
When: September 22nd (5 PM gathering / 6 PM meeting / Dinner at the end)
You are invited to bring a dish to share
For more information, please contact Keren to keren@imirj.org
October 15th
A 2024 Election Information Session: Love at the Center of Immigration
US immigration law is now almost 40 years old. Over the past 15 years, three presidents have struggled to protect the border, provide asylum, and welcome immigrants. What has worked? What have been the greatest challenges? How might immigration policies and programs change under each of the two presidential candidates? What does this mean for Oregon? What is a vision of an immigration system that coheres to UU values? Panelists will present their on-the-ground knowledge of immigration issues in Oregon and answer questions from the Zoom participants.
Who: Moderated by a member of IJAG (LJ), with:
Britt Conroy, Director of Public Policy, Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon
Alaide Vilchis Ibarra, Co-Director, Together Lab
Benjamin Fiklin, director, Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice, UU/Hood River (LL to invite)
Purpose:
Learn about the immigration policies and programs of Obama, Trump and Biden
Understand how Harris’ immigration work to date would inform future US immigration policies
Hear from Oregon leaders about what changes are needed for a safe, just and humane immigration system
September 16st
Celebrate Latino Heritage Month!
You’re invited to come and celebrate Latino/Latine Heritage Month with the Jewish community at Havurah Shalom!
Join us for an evening that includes viewing a documentary about Latino/Latine heritage, plus delicious food and fun!