The Sanctuary Movement is a movement of hospitality that propelled faith communities’ practices of loving neighbors. While it has taken different forms throughout the years, the movement’s roots of interfaith solidarity and mutual transformation still provide lessons for those committed to migrant justice today.
BJC and the University of St. Thomas invite us to a series from October 21-23 exploring the history, challenges, and future of the Sanctuary Movement in the struggle for migrant justice.
Tuesday, October 21, at 7pm: a community conversation for faith communities interested in sanctuary work during this political moment. We will hear first-hand accounts from those who have participated in previous iterations of the Sanctuary Movement and the conversation will be facilitated by Dr. Sergio González. Registration is required for this event. This event takes place near the UMN campus. The exact location will be shared directly with registrants.
Wednesday, October 22, at 7pm: Dr. Sergio González will deliver the keynote lecture, Criminalizing Mercy: Sanctuary and Government Repression of Migrant Justice, as a part of the Shurden Lectures. This event will be held at the University of St. Thomas, O’Shaughnessy Educational Center, St. Paul campus. As the co-creator of the podcast, Sanctuary: On the Border Between Church and State, Gonzalez will offer insights about the state of faith community involvement in migrant justice.
Thursday, October 23, at 12:15 pm: a lunch presentation and conversation with Professor Virgil Wiebe at the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis on in room MSL 235, 1101 Harmon Place, Minneapolis, MN 55403. Professor Wiebe has been engaged in immigration advocacy and direct representation at the local, state and national levels for over 25 years. The theme will be: What is the optimal role of state and local government in immigration policy? This dialogue will focus on the direct impact of the current administration’s actions and policies upon Minnesotans. How are these actions impacting Minnesota’s communities? How are these actions being perceived? This conversation will address how state and local governments may respond to the new normal of enforcement-focused federal immigration policy.
