Sanctuary Everywhere
brought to you by the NC Council of Churches
A growing movement of immigrant and faith communities have committed to doing what Congress and the Administration refuse to do: protect and stand with immigrants facing deportation. However, many congregations have questions. Who is seeking sanctuary? Who leads sanctuary? How do faith communities declare sanctuary? To answer these questions, the NC Religious Coalition for Justice for Immigrants has created a brand new seven-week E-course. Each week, you will receive a different course in your inbox. This course has been updated from the previous course to include new videos, podcasts, and readings about sanctuary and includes a new week focused specifically on alternatives to physical sanctuary. The cost is $5 and the course is available for 12 weeks (access expires six weeks after the final lesson). The course begins Wednesday, January 3 and new lessons are available each Wednesday thru February 14.
Jennie Belle
Introduction Video
Frequently Asked Questions
About Me Survey
Immigrants in North Carolina (Statistics from the American Immigration Council)
Local NC Pastor's Testimony
Listen to Stories of Immigrants in North Carolina
Watch the documentary, "From the Back of the Line"
Engage with "Borders Beyond the Border"
Webinar: Broken Families, Broken Souls: The Impact of the U.S. Immigration System on Children and Families
Epiphany Devotion from the NC Council of Churches' Advent Guide
Epiphany Resources from the Interfaith Immigration Coalition
Week 2 Intro Video
Infographic: Sanctuary is...
Sanctuary 101: How churches and synagogues are stopping deportations
The Call to Sanctuary: How to Create Safety in Your Community
A Short History of Sanctuary
Rev. Noel Andersen (Video)
Introduction & History (from the PCUSA Sanctuary Discernment Guide for Congregations)
Safe Haven: The Sanctuary Movement (video from the NYT)
Church (Sanctuary, Part 1)- Podcast
Any questions?
Week 3 Intro Video
Week 3 Intro Video
Steps to Sanctuary
How to Become a Sanctuary Congregation with Rev. Alison Harrington
5 Steps to Becoming a Sanctuary Congregation (Sermon)
Step-By-Step Guide to Sanctuary
Rev. Noel Andersen (video pt. 2)
State: Sanctuary pt. 2 (podcast)
Any questions?
Week 4 Intro Video
How Welcoming is My Community? – A Pop Quiz
SANCTUARY CONGREGATIONS AND HARBORING FAQ
Legal Considerations For Faith Communities
What To Do If Immigration Agents Are At Your Door
What to do if ICE comes to your faith community
Legislative Update & Know Your Rights (video)
Sanctuary Churches: Who Controls The Story? (Podcast)
Religious Organizations, Refuge for Undocumented Immigrants, and Tax Exemption
Sanctuary & Insurance FAQ
Any questions?
Interactive Map of Sanctuary Churches in North Carolina
Santuario (a documentary short)
What Else Happened? (Podcast)
PBS NewsHour story on Umpstead Park UCC
Sanctuary Stories NC (photo project)
Sanctuary Across the Nation (Facebook Live video)
Sanctuary Matters: Video with Rev. Keeney and Rev. Peeples
Sign on to support those in Sanctuary
Week 6 Intro Video
Congregational Asset-Mapping Inventory Checklist
Reasons for Supporting Sanctuary
Dealing with Controversial Issues in Faith Communities
Practicing Sanctuary
Defining Sanctuary Broadly (from the PCUSA "Sanctuary Discernment Guide")
Sanctuary Matters: Alternatives to Sanctuary
SanctuaryNC (from American Friends Service Committee)
Community Defense
Immigration Raids Rapid Response
Community Defense Zone Starter Guide