As people of faith, we have been concerned about the rising tide of divisive rhetoric and hurtful action that has been directed towards our immigrant neighbors (documented and undocumented). We believe all of our civil and human rights are threatened when the civil and human rights of the vulnerable are being violated. In a time when reasoned and peaceful debate around current issues of immigration has become more and more partisan and polarizing, we feel the need to join together around our common core values of compassion and the intrinsic worth of every human being.
Jefferson Interfaith Action Coalition is sponsoring a summer series of reflection pieces and services put together by coalition members from different communities of faith that invite us to common reflection and prayer around our theme “Who is Our Neighbor?”. We invite you to use these resources in whatever way you feel appropriate, as a bulletin insert, to include in a newsletter, to copy and place on a resource table for your congregants, or to mention or offer during your time of prayer in your regular gatherings. A number of local congregations whose members participate in JIAC will be focusing on these issues in their weekly services, and you can view or listen to them online (or in-person if their worship times do not overlap with yours).
You will receive a taste of what our traditions offer to help us come to a deeper understanding of our neighbors and ourselves. You can also find more resources and information on our website jeffersoninterfaithaction.org.
On September first, Labor Day, at 4pm, we will gather at Haller Fountain for A Vigil for Immigrants.
We invite you to join us as we come together for peace and wholeness for all.
If you’d like to participate, let us know! You can reach us at jeffersoninterfaithaction@gmail.com.
We believe that prayer, and the awareness and energy it nurtures, has power to bless and bring change for both those who are lifted up and those who do the lifting up. We believe reflecting and working together in a positive way as people of faith is a needed, meaningful, and unique witness to a world where we are increasingly pulled farther and farther apart.
Thank you for your time, energy, and love shared. Let’s join together and proclaim the positive values and blessings of community and compassion.
May peace and blessing come to you.
“Who is Our Neighbor?”
A 5-week Prayer and Awareness Series from JIAC
People of faith are working together, to reflect, prayer, observe
and take action. How does your faith tradition call you to respond?
● July 6 - Grace Lutheran Church “A Nation of Immigrants”
Live every Sunday @ 10:30 a.m. Audio recording posted July 7 at
gracelutheranpt.org 10:30 AM
● July 13 - Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
“Disappeared in America”
10 a.m. in-person and livestreamed at
youtube.com/@quimperuufellowship4732
● July 20 - First Presbyterian Church Port Townsend – “Sacred Spaces”
9:30 a.m. in-person and online at fpcpt.org
● July 27 - Unity Center of Port Townsend
Online at www.unitypt.org
● August 3 JIAC - final wrap-up
● Sept. 1 A Vigil for Immigrants
at the Haller Fountain downtown on Washington Street at 4 p.m
Grace Lutheran Church
July 6, 2025
“Know that you are not alone in exploring this question. JIAC invites us to mindfulness toward who we are and how we must act in such a time as this for the good of others in need. To gather our resources, be empowered and respond to crisis with compassion.”
Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
July 13, 2025
“Many are frustrated and sad that our institutions seem to be falling apart. But often, living in our Jefferson County bubble, the injustices we hear about seem far away. Today we will look at how what’s happening nationally affects immigrants locally.”
“As a moral and religious commitment, [Unitarian Universalists] reject any violations of the human rights and dignity of immigrants, regardless of citizenship status.”