<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"&gt;In this episode of the Means of Grace podcast, Rev. Dr. Luke Edwards reflect on the importance of being present for the vulnerable, particularly immigrants facing legal and social challenges. They discuss the launch of the Immigrant Ministry Crisis Fund by the Western North Carolina Conference, aimed at providing support to immigrant families in need. The conversation emphasizes the role of the church in advocating for justice, offering compassion, and creating a welcoming community for those in distress. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to engage in meaningful support and accompaniment of their immigrant neighbors.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto"&gt;Show Notes: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul class="yt-core-attributed-string__list-group" dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a title="WNCC Immigrant Ministry Crisis Fund" href= "https://www.wnccumc.org/immigrantministrycrisisfund" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;&lt;span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto"&gt;WNCC Immigrant Ministry Crisis Fund&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a title= "Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits Contributes $100,000 to Support Immigrant Ministry Crisis Fund" href= "https://www.wnccumc.org/newsdetail/conference-board-of-pension-and-health-benefits-contributes-100-000-to-support-immigrant-ministry-crisis-fund-19531385?fbclid=IwY2xjawOmiuBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFkRlFHazFPcnNXcnVUNktkc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpBlFJ1HlDs60muGhsu_RyaiMJG5iiQBr5viyXVQt5HIlMOoiYl6ijCiHYVz_aem_xRu9a4YCgdrLisNAg--BqQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;&lt;span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"&gt;Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits Contributes $100,000 to Support Immigrant Ministry Crisis Fund&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a title="The Listening Church" href= "https://www.thelisteningchurch.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;&lt;span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto"&gt;The Listening Church&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</description>

Means of Grace

Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church

Preparing Room: Mercy, Immigration, and the Quiet Defiance That Saves Lives

DEC 10, 202537 MIN
Means of Grace

Preparing Room: Mercy, Immigration, and the Quiet Defiance That Saves Lives

DEC 10, 202537 MIN

Description

In this episode of the Means of Grace podcast, Rev. Dr. Luke Edwards reflect on the importance of being present for the vulnerable, particularly immigrants facing legal and social challenges. They discuss the launch of the Immigrant Ministry Crisis Fund by the Western North Carolina Conference, aimed at providing support to immigrant families in need. The conversation emphasizes the role of the church in advocating for justice, offering compassion, and creating a welcoming community for those in distress. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to engage in meaningful support and accompaniment of their immigrant neighbors. Show Notes: WNCC Immigrant Ministry Crisis Fund Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits Contributes $100,000 to Support Immigrant Ministry Crisis Fund The Listening Church