Know Your Rights Resources
As immigration laws change, it’s important that we continue to protect vulnerable populations and provide support where we can.
Cal-Pac JCEMT Immigration Strategy Plan and Call for Action
shared by Rev. Dr. Denyse Barnes, Director of Justice and Compassion EMT, on behalf of the Immigration Strategy Group “When an alien resides with you in your land, you shall […]
Call for assistance to asylum seekers from our partners in Desert Southwest
Recent US government policies deny most asylum applicants from even having an opportunity to request asylum before being deported back into Mexico. The immigration policy of prevention through deterrence (making […]
2024 Justice and Compassion Essential Ministry Team Grants Awarded
The recent grant cycle for the JCEMT grants, hunger grants, and peace with justice grants has just completed with checks and letters mailed out in the last few days. The amount […]
Calexico rejects United Methodist proposal, returns $2 million grant
A $2 million dollar grant allocated to aid in continuing efforts to support asylum seekers will be returned to the California Department of Social Services after the Calexico City Council voted not to approve proposals from The United Methodist Church in the border town.
Donations Needed: Feminine Products for Asylum Seeker Women and Girls
The CalPac Immigration Strategy Group is seeking help to supply feminine sanitary pads and supplies to women and girls seeking asylum in local shelters and family shelters in Tijuana. You […]
LGBTQIA+ Resources for Annual Conferences During General Conference Season
As we approach General Conference in April, there have been a number of groups providing resources for their annual conferences to share and use as, once again, the compatibility of […]
2024 JCEMT Grant Applications Now Open
The Justice and Compassion Essential Ministry Team (JCEMT) is currently accepting applications for our annual grants. We are offering three types of grants to support initiatives across the conference connection […]
Celebrate Creation Care on Sunday, April 21!
Introducing our Newest Resource Our 2024 Creation Care Toolkit is designed specifically for churches to embrace and celebrate Earth Day as a Special Sunday. This comprehensive toolkit offers everything you […]
Cal-Pac Leaders Advocate for Asylum-Seekers at Interfaith Gathering
Over 40 interfaith clergy and non-profits gathered to share about their work supporting asylum seekers on Friday, February 9. In collaboration with Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE), […]