Several clergy and ministry leaders have requested information and education for members engaged in ministry with our immigrant sisters and brothers, particularly in situations where there is an ICE presence, raid, or deportation action is a possibility.

In response, the guide “Faithful Preparedness: Equipping Churches for Witness with Undocumented Persons” will help you and your congregation:

• Understand appropriate responses if ICE agents appear on church property.
• Know what to say and what not to say.
• Know what actions are and are not appropriate.
• Maintain a calm presence in moments of fear or uncertainty.
• Protect the dignity and safety of those with whom we are in ministry.

This guide is designed to equip your leaders and volunteers with clarity and confidence should such a situation arise, grounding their response in compassion, legality, and our Wesleyan commitment to care for vulnerable neighbors.