Upcoming Events


Free to the public; pre-registration encouraged

ACLU of Michigan Know Your Rights Immigration Training | Thursday, August 21 at 6:30 PM

Co-sponsored by Pilgrim Congregational Church and Interfaith Action of SW Michigan

The training will include

● the different types of immigration enforcement, their roles and how to identify them.

● people's rights in different scenarios

● what churches can do to prepare for immigration enforcement.

● additional resources

Location:

Pilgrim Congregational Church. 1200 W. Glenlord Rd. St. Joseph, MI 49085

Why Don’t They Just Get In Line? Learn more about the U.S. Immigration System | Thursday, September 18 at 6:30 PM

Co-sponsored by Pilgrim Congregational Church and Interfaith Action of SW Michigan

The event will share information on patterns, policies, and attitudes about immigration throughout U.S. history and facilitate The Immigration Simulation, an interactive exercise that simulates the complications, challenges, and complexities of “getting in line” to immigrate to the U.S. Thoughtful, non-partisan discussion is encouraged.

Location:

Pilgrim Congregational Church. 1200 W. Glenlord Rd. St. Joseph, MI 49085

Celebration of the Harvest and Harvesters | October 5 at 3 PM

Location: Tabor Hill Vineyards Tent (Private Entrance), 333 Mount Tabor Road in Buchanan, MI 49107

Interfaith Action’s annual Celebration of the Harvest and Harvesters will be held on October 5th at 3:00 pm at the Tabor Hill Vineyard Tent. Add the event to your calendar and begin planning for your September food and toiletries collection drive for migrant workers. Here is a list of items to collect:

Dry pinto beans and dry black beans

White rice

Bar soap

Toothbrushes and toothpaste

Sunglasses

Sunscreen 

Shampoo (no conditioner, please)

Men's t-shirts in sizes small, medium, and large

Men's long-sleeved shirts

Hooded sweatshirts

Towels

Blankets

Baseball caps

Images from Past Interfaith Action Events