Fridays in Lent, consider joining the: “Fast for Justice” campaign, to support immigrant rights and migration with dignity. Give up one thing (e.g. money, time, possessions) to “take up” an action in solidarity with immigrants and refugees. The idea, inspired by Isaiah 58, is to observe a “fast for justice” in support of immigrant rights and migration with dignity. Each person will choose their own observance, per their own spiritual direction.
A “Fast for Justice” might look like:
- Attending or coordinating a protest or holding a prayer vigil.
- Foregoing an unnecessary purchase and donating money saved to a local family, an immigrant rights organization, a bond fund, or a hospitality ministry.
- Giving up time typically spent on social media or TV to make calls or write letters to elected officials in support of immigrants and refugees.
- Taking time to write or visit someone in immigrant detention.
- Spending part of your day learning about migration through books or documentaries, then sharing what you learned with friends/family.
- Cleaning out closets/cabinets and donate quality housewares and clothing to donation drives for refugee and migrant families.
#FastForJustice #MigrationWithDignity #EpiscopalMigrationCaucus
On subsequent Fridays, you may wish to share what you are giving up and taking on that week.
(My thanks to our colleagues at www.episcopalmigrationcaucus.org)
