Episcopal Church Groups Raise Post-Election Concerns About Immigrants
Karen Nolan, Commission for Intercultural Ministries
The Nov. 11 bimonthly gathering of Episcopal Migration Ministry’s Rainbow Initiative was a somber occasion, as those who work with refugees and asylum-seekers shared concerns about what will happen once President-elect Donald Trump is restored to the White House.
No one knows exactly what policy changes will directly affect migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers, many of whom are part of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community, but given the administration’s previous policies, concerns are justified. (For more about the history of U.S. immigration policy, check out EMM’s podcast “Safeguarding Refugee Resettlement: Navigating Policy Shifts in a Changing Political Landscape.” https://episcopalmigrationministries.org/hometown-season-7-bonus-episode-safeguarding-refugee-resettlement/
The online gathering heard encouraging words from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe (https://www.episcopalchurch.org/publicaffairs/letter-from-presiding-bishop-sean-rowe-on-the-u-s-presidential-election/ ) and EMM Director Sarah Shipman, then shared resources and information about upcoming gatherings that are open to those who engage in migration and refugee work:
