Upcoming Events
Free to the public; pre-registration encouraged
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
Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Gph0zOxbRiqoXngqPIxdwQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Interfaith Action of Southwest Michigan invites you to join us for a special virtual program with Rev. Michael Kinnamon, PhD on Thursday, November 6 at 6:00 PM ET.
Dr. Kinnamon will explore how fiction can serve as a powerful tool for interfaith understanding, using his recent novel, A Rooftop in Jerusalem, as a starting point for conversation. Participants are invited to read Rev. Kinnamon’s novel in preparation for this conversation. You can find the book here.
About the Speaker:
Rev. Michael Kinnamon is the author of three novels, including Summer of Love and Evil (2021), The Nominee (2024), and A Rooftop in Jerusalem (2024), which draws on his extensive experience in the Middle East. Before turning to fiction, Dr. Kinnamon was a widely respected professor of theology, a leading voice in ecumenical and interfaith relations, and served as general secretary of the National Council of Churches in the U.S. He and his wife, Mardine Davis, an art consultant, live in San Diego. This program will be an opportunity to reflect on the ways storytelling can deepen empathy, bridge divides, and open new paths for dialogue across traditions.
Date & Time: Thursday, November 6, 6:00 PM ET
Location: Virtual (Registration Link) We hope you’ll join us for this rich and timely conversation.
Images from Past Interfaith Action Events