The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Julia Thorne made a presentation and led a discussion about immigration issues, during a Sunday “Food for Thought” lunch. Julia highlighted four areas:
-instances of immigration in scripture
-historical changes in U.S. immigration law/policy/experiences
-difficulties of immigrating to the United States under current law
-the U.S. immigrant detention-industrial complex and its lobbying arm
Julia’s discussion sparked lots of questions, and she left us with materials for a possible six-week discussion series about immigration issues.
Thanks to Bruce and Lora Whearty, and Charlie and Molly Boyd, who helped organize Sunday’s lunch event, to all of those who brought yummy salads, soups, and bread, to those who helped set up and clean up, and to Julia!
No doubt we will continue to discuss this topic, if only in connection with the possible Guatemalan partner Kentuckiana visit, with the EFL classes, and with the immigration status of several people involved with our church. Thanks for helping us move forward with the discussion, Julia!
-Perry
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