Coalition Meeting / Reunion de Coalición

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New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia
Coalition Meeting- The Time to Act is Now
Thursday, May 13 @ 7pm
Visitation BVM Church, 300 E. Lehigh Ave in the school basement

The time to act is NOW!  It is time to respond to the recent law in Arizona, SB 1070, the introduction of anti-immigrant legislation in the PA legislature, and building momentum around our local campaign to end collaboration between police and ICE.  Come to discuss and practice how to talk about all these issues.  We will discuss our message and then role play how to talk about the issue with different audiences.

In Peace and Solidarity,

Peter and Jen 

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Nuevo Movimiento Santuario de Filadelfia

Reunión de Coalición - el tiempo para actuar es ahora!
el jueves13 de mayo a las 7pm
Iglesia Visitación, Calle Lehigh # 300 en el sótano de la escuela

El tiempo para actuar es AHORA!  Es el tiempo de responder a la ley de Arizona, SB 1070, la introducción de una ley contra inmigrantes en el congreso de Pennsylvania, y aumentar la atención sobre nuestra campaña local para terminar la colaboración entre la policia y la migra.  Venga para discutir y practicar como hablar sobre estos temas. Nosotros discutiremos nuestro mensaje y prácticaremos con dramas sobre como hablar a diferentes audiencias. 

En Paz y Solidaridad,

Peter and Jen

Don't Miss It! May 2nd Family Unity BBQ/ 2nd de Mayo Barbacoa por la Unidad Familiar

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Family Unity BBQ
Sunday, May 2nd

at Mifflin Park (6th and Ritner)
from 1 pm to 6 pm
part of a national week of action called
"Uncovering the Truth about Collaborations between the Police and ICE " 
Hosted by New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia, The Cambodian Association of Greater Philadeland and JUNTOS    
 
Please come celebrate these important events with your family at a multicultural barbecue.  Enjoy good food from different countries, sports, games and music. We will celebrate family unity and call for the end of all collaboration between the Philadelphia Police Department and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.  We are coming together to celebrate and call for Family Unity!

 

 

 

 Barbacoa por la Unidad Familiar
Domingo, 2 de Mayo
Mifflin Park entre 6th y Ritner
1 pm a 6 pm
parte de una semana nacional de acción
"Descubriendo la verdad sobre la colaboración entre la policía y la migra"
Actividad patrocinada por el Nuevo Movimiento Santuario, JUNTOS, y la Asociación Camboyana.
 
Venga a celebrar con su familia en un ambiente multicultural con gente de diferentes países, con música, deporte y comida. Queremos celebrar la unidad familiar y la unión multicultural, y decir a la ciudad de Philadelphia ya basta con las políticas que permiten que ICE y la policía colaboren. ¡No más a las deportaciones de nuestros familiares y amigos!

  

 

Coalition Meeting April 8th at 7pm / Reunion de Coalición 8 de abril a las 7pm

New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia

Coalition Meeting - Next Steps following Solidarity Event and March on DC

Thursday, April 8 @ 7pm

Visitation BVM Church, 300 E. Lehigh Ave in the school basement

We've had two very exciting events in the last month - the "Solidarity - Then and Now" event honoring the original Sanctuary Movement, and the march on Washington DC for Immigration Reform. Come join us for an evening of reflection, sharing, and a discussion on how we can build on these two events. We look forward to seeing you!

Nuevo Movimiento Santuario de Filadelfia

Reunion de Coalición - Próximos pasos 

despues del evento de solidaridad y la marcha en Washington DC

Jueves, 8 de abril a las 7pm

Iglesia Visitacion, 300 calle Lehigh, en el sótano de la escuela

Nosotros hemos tenido dos eventos llenos de entusiamo en los ultimos dos meses - el evento "Solidaridad - Antes y Ahora" que honró el Movimiento Santuario original, y la marcha a Washington DC por la Reforma Migratoria. Ahora le invitamos a que nos acompañen para reflexionar, compartir, y discutir lo podemos construir siguiendo estos dos eventos.

En Paz y Solidaridad,
Jen y Peter

On Monday March 15th, 7 workers from the Workplace Project of Long Island will be stopping in Philadelphia as they walk all the way to Washington, D.C. for the Immigration Reform Demonstration on March 21st.

Meet at the Catholic Worker

House of Grace at 1824 E Lehigh Ave

Monday March 15th at 6:30 pm

for a pot-luck and talk.

We will hear stories from the travelers about their struggle, their work, and how it relates to immigration reform! Please bring your favorite dish to share.

The Workplace Project was founded on the belief that while simply providing services might alleviate some of the pain of exploitation; it would do nothing to fix the problems in the long run. Instead, it has chosen to build community centers of and for immigrants, which work through a cycle of outreach, leadership training, membership building, and organizing for change in the labor context.

We are honored to host this group and hope to see you there.

NEW DATE! "Solidarity -- Then and Now" to be held on Thurs March 4th

Please help us spread the word about our new date for the special event "Solidarity -- Then and Now"

NEW DATE -- Thursday, March 4th, from 7pm to 9pm
SAME LOCATION --  Tabernacle United Church located at Chestnut and 37th Street (enter on 37th)

We're expecting a big turnout for this evening of storytelling and inspiration with Philadelphia leaders from the ORIGINAL Sanctuary movement of the 1980s together with the NEW Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia.   We'll be honoring Central Baptist, FUMCOG, Tabernacle, St. Vincents, Germantown Friends, Chestnut Hill Friends, Mishkan Shalom, and possibly others for their solidarity commitments in the 1980s.  And we will officially welcome Mishkan Shalom and Visitation BVM as the first congregations to affiliate with the New Sanctuary Movement.  In addition, we have plans for special music, photographs by Harvey Finkle, and stories by current immigrants in Philadelphia.

Postponing Feb 11th event due to snow storm

We are very sorry, but we have decided to postpone Thursday night's event, "Solidarity - Then and Now," due to the coming snow storm.  After so much work, we were reluctant to do so, but felt it was the best decision.  We are still really excited about the event, and are rescheduling it for Thursday Feb 25 or Thursday Mar 4.  We will send an email once we get a final answer on the space.

Please help us spread the word about this change of plans within your network of contacts.

 Sorry for any inconvenience, but we look forward to bringing everyone together for a great night in 2 or 3 weeks. 

Solidarity Then and Now -- Storytelling and Inspiration from the 1980s Sanctuary Movement and the New Sanctuary Movement

Plans are coming together for our February 11th gathering at Tabernacle United Church!  Come for an evening of storytelling and inspiration with Philadelphia leaders from the ORIGINAL Sanctuary movement of the 1980s together with the NEW Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia.   Here's a preview of what to expect....

There will be special music and dance performances, and some of the families from El Salvador and Guatemala who were accompanied by the Philadelphia sanctuary congregations will be present.

We'll be recognizing several congregations for their 1980s commitments -- CBC, FUMCOG, Tabernacle, St. Vincents, Germantown Friends, Chestnut Hill Friends, Mishkan Shalom, and possibly others. 

And we will officially welcome Mishkan Shalom and Visitation BVM as the first congregations to affiliate with the New Sanctuary Movement.

Help us spread the word.  All are welcome!

When: Thursday, Feb 11th, from 7pm to 9pm
Where: Tabernacle United Church located at Chestnut and 37th Street (enter on 37th)

Reunion for 1980s Sanctuary Congregations in Philadelphia - Feb 11th

January Coalition Meeting and important announcements

New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia
Monthly Coalition Meeting

Thursday, 1/14 @ 7pm
Visitation BVM Church 300 E. Lehigh Ave

Happy New Year! This month we will come together and learn about the limits of the immigration process.  We will look at examples of stories of people who are trying to immigrate and aquire legal status and see how challenging and slow the process can be, for most.  We will also hear updates from working groups, announce upcoming events and share the story of Jean Montrevil, one of the founders of NYC New Sanctuary Movement who is in ICE custody and awaiting deportation. 

Reform Immigration for America Rallies

Attend the rally closest to you, or attend them all! It is time for a big push to tell congress that Comprehensive Immigration Reform mush happen this year!

 

Prayer Vigil for Comprehensive Immigration Reform:
Monday Jan 11th, 6:30 pm
Sisters of Saint Joseph Welcome Center
728 E. Allegheny Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19134

 

Irish Immigration Center Kick Off Event
Tuesday Jan 12th, 5:30 pm
Tir Na Nog Irish Pub
16th & Arch, inside the Phoenix Building

 

 Southeastern Pennsylvania Regional Kick-off Event:

Friday January 15th, 6 PM
St. Thomas Aquinas Church
17th & Morris, Philadelphia
Followed by special immigrant mass at 7 pm

 

February 11th Coalition Meeting to be held at Tabernacle United Church

-- Note the change of location--

For our February coalition meeting, we're inviting the original Philadelphia Sanctuary Congregations from the 1980s to a reunion to share stories about the vision that united them in their work for justice in that time.  And we'll also be sharing stories with them about the NEW Philadelphia Sanctuary Movement happening right now!  This special gathering will be held from 7pm to 9pm at Tabernacle United Church (Chestnut and 37th), which was the first Philadelphia congregation to declare sanctuary status in the original movement.  (NOTE THE LOCATION CHANGE)  More details to follow, but save the date now.  We hope you'll join us to celebrate the passions that created the original sanctuary movement and to learn from that collective wisdom for NSM's work today!

 

 

In Peace and Solidarity,

Jen and Peter

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Nuevo Movimiento de Santuario
Reunion de Coalicion

Jueves, el 14 de enero a las 7pm
a la iglesia de Visitacion.  300 calle E. Lehigh
 

Feliz año nuevo! En el mes de enero vamos a juntarnos y aprender sobre sol limites del proceso de inmigración. Vamos a ver ejemplos y escuchar historias de personas quienes están intentando inmigrar y obtener documentos legales; veremos lo difícil y lento que puede ser el proceso para la mayoría. También recibiremos informes de grupos de trabajo, anunciar eventos próximos, y compartir la historia de Jean Montrevil, uno de los fundadores de New Sanctuary Movement en NYC, quien se encuentra detenido por ICE esperando deportación.

Acciones de Reform Immigration for America:

Asistir la acción que se encuentra mas cerca a usted, o asistir a todas! Ya es la hora para decir al congreso que una reforma migratoria comprensiva tiene que pasar en este año!

Vela de Oración para la Reforma Migratoria Comprensiva:

Lunes 11 de enero, 6:30 pm
Hermanas de San Jose Welcome Center
728 E. Allegheny Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19134

 

Centro de inmigracion de Irlanda Kick Off del suceso
Martes 12 de enero, 5:30 pm
Tir Na Nog Irish Pub
16th & Arch, en el edificio Phoenix

 

Sureste Pennsylvania Regional Kick-off del suceso:

Viernes 15 de enero , 6 PM
St. Thomas Aquinas Church
17th & Morris, Philadelphia
Y Una misa especial de inmigracion a las 7

 

 

La reunión de la coalición programado para el 11 febrero va a tener lugar Tabernacle United Church -- Apunta el cambio de lugar -

Para la reunión de febrero estamos invitando a miembros originales de Philadelphia Sanctuary Congregations que formaron el los anos 80' para reunirse y compartir historias sobre la visión que les unió en su trabajo para la justicia. También estaremos compartiendo historias con ellos sobre el NEW Philadelphia Sanctuary Movement y lo que esta pasando ahora mismo! Esta junta especial va a ser de 7pm a 9pm en Tabernacle United Church (37 y Chestnut), que era la primera congregación en Philadelphia a declarar su status de santuario durante el movimiento original. (APUNTA EL CAMBIO DE LUGAR). Van a seguir mas detalles, pero guarden la fecha ahora. Esperamos que vendrás a compartir y celebrar la pasión de que nació el movimiento santuario original; y también aprender de la sabiduría colectiva para mejorar el trabajo de NSM hoy! 

En paz y solidaridad,
Jen y Peter

 

Special February Coalition Meeting - Note change of venue

For our February coalition meeting, we're extending a special invitation to the original Philadelphia Sanctuary Congregations from the 1980s to share stories about their vision and passion. And we'll be sharing stories about this NEW Sanctuary Movement happening now in Philadelphia.

This special gathering will be held at Tabernacle United Church (Chestnut and 37th), which was the first Philadelphia congregation to declare sanctuary status in the original movement.

There are several goals:
1) To celebrate the passions and visions that created the original movement in a reunion of those Philadelphia Sanctuary congregations

2) To hear stories of that rich history in order to be inspired by and to learn from that collective wisdom for NSM's work today

3) To share the NSM vision and to forge personal relationships with the network of Sanctuary congregations

4) To invite individuals and congregations to reaffirm a commitment to stand in solidarity with immigrant communities in Philadelphia today, especially through NSM's campaign to end the "Secure Communities" program in the city

More details to follow, but save the date now!

Winter Appeal and December Coalition Meeting

New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia

Coalition Meeting:  Intro to NSM

Thursday, 12/10 @ 7pm

Visitation BVM Church 300 E. Lehigh Ave

6pm: Mailing Party for our Winter Appeal

Come Celebrate Human Rights Day with the New Sanctuary Movement!  Join us for an evening to learn about NSM's different programs, overarching goals, and the campaign to stop the Philadelphia Police Department from collaborating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).  This is an opportunity to bring new people to learn about our work and for current members to gain a better understanding of the whole organization.

Join us an hour early to help with NSM's Winter Appeal!  We will provide letters and postage, coffee, and good conversation. Bring your address books to send letters to your personal contacts, and help NSM raise the resources we need to grow this important work. We will meet at 6pm in Visitation school's basement.

Coalition Meetings are the 2nd Thursday of every month

 

In Peace and Solidarity,

Jen and Peter

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Nuevo Movimiento de Santuario

Reunion de Coalición: Introdución de NSM

Jueves, el 10 de deciembre a las 7pm

a la iglesia de Visitacion.  300 calle E. Lehigh

A las 6pm: Fiesta para Enviar Cartas de Navidad

Venga a celebrar el Dia de Derechos los Humanos con el Nuevo Movimiento de Santuario!  Acompáñenos para aprender de los diferentes programas del NSM, los objetivos generales, y la campana poner fin a la colaboración entre la policia y la migra.  Esta es una oportunidad para a traer  personas nuevas para apprender de nuestro trabajo y para los miembros existentes ganar un mejor entendimiento de la organización.

Los que puedan acompañarnos una hora antes de la reunión, estaremos preparando las tarjetas de navidad de NSM como parte de la campaña para recaudar fondos para nuestro trabajo. Nosotros proveeremos las tarjetas, los sellos, cafe y la buena compañía! Pueden traer su libreta de direcciones de familiares y amigos a los cuales enviarles tarjetas. Nos reuniremos a las 6pm en el sotano de la Iglesia de la visitación.

Las reuniones de la coalicón son los segundos jueves de cada mes

 

En paz y solidaridad,

Jen y Peter

The Cambodian Community's Struggle / La Lucha de la Comunidad de Camboya

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New Sanctuary Movement's 
Coalition Meeting:

The Cambodian Community's Struggle 

Thursday November 12th @ 7pm

Visitation BVM Church

300 E. Lehigh Ave

Please join us for an evening with Mia-lia, the Youth Programs Coordinator at the Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia, to learn about the Cambodian-American community's struggle against an unjust immigration system. Some 250 Cambodian-Americans have been deported to Cambodia, where many of them have little family, speak limited Khmer, and have to fight everyday to survive in a country they once fled as child refugees. Over 1500 Cambodian-Americans are unable to live full and productive lives for months and years, while they await inevitable deportation and separation from their loved ones.

We will also watch a segment of Sentenced Home, a film about three young Cambodian refugees raised as Americans in inner-city projects near Seattle. Each made a rash decision as a teenager that irrevocably shaped their destiny. Now facing deportation back to Cambodia years later, they find themsevles caught between a tragic past, colliding cultural identities, and an uncertain future, by a system that doesn't offer second chances.

Please feel free to bring a friend and food to share. We look forward to seeing you all!

In Peace and Solidarity,
Jen and Peter

Nuevo Movimiento Santuario

Reunión de Coalición:

La Lucha de la Comunidad de Camboya

Jueves el 12 de Noviembre a las 7pm

Iglesia Visitacion BVM

300 Calle E. Lehigh

 Los invitamos a que nos acompañen a compartir con Mia-lia, la coordinadora de Programas para la juventud de la Asociación Camboyana del Area de Filadelfia, para aprender acerca de la lucha de su comunidad contra el sistema injusto de inmigración.  Aproximadament 250 camboyanos-americanos han sido deportados a Camboya, donde muchos de ellos tienen escasa familia, no hablan la lengua jemer y tienen que luchar para sobrevivir en el pais que abandonaron como niños refugiados. A otros 1500 camboyanos-americanos se les impide vivir productiva y tranquilamente porque esperan la inevitable deportacion y separación de sus seres queridos.

Además veremos un segmento de la película Hogar Sentenciado, acerca de 3 jóvenes camboyanos-americanos criados en la ciudad de Seattle.  Cada uno tomó una decisión rápida como adolescentes que cambió irrevocablemente su destino. Años después se enfrentan a la deportación, atrapados entre un pasado trágico, identidades culturales chocantes y un futuro incierto, por un sistema que no ofrece una segunda oportunidad.

¡Esperamos verlos! Inviten a sus amigos y si pueden traigan algo de comer para compartir

 En paz y solidaridad,

 Jen y Peter