In the summer of 2017, more people had claimed Sanctuary in Colorado than any other state. That fall, Ingrid, Rosa and Sandra and Aracely began to support one another across the miles. As they gathered our communities together, they identified a hunger to name the concrete steps elected officials can take now to Create a … Continued
Ingrid has now been living in sanctuary in our church for over two months. During this time there has been few times of calm, with many unexpected events. We have responded as a church and with the Boulder County Sanctuary Coalition. According to Jennifer Piper, Director of the Metro Denver Sanctuary Coalition, the “honeymoon period” … Continued
Today a judge recognized Eliseo’s place in our community. He was released on bond of $2,500! We’ll see you tonight at the vigil to celebrate and insist Love Knows No Borders, No Walls, no Bans. #FreeEliseo Hoy un juez reconocio que Eliseo se pertenece aqui y que ICE lo hizo blanco injustamente dandole una fianza … Continued
The Sanctuary Now Core Team has been very busy in January. We are learning what it means to companion our Sanctuary Guest, Ingrid and we are learning that we have to be quick on our feet and change our plans at a moment’s notice. You, UUCB members & friends, have joined us in this endeavor … Continued
Update from Sanctuary Now The moment we have been waiting for has arrived! Our Sanctuary Guest, Ingrid Latorre, arrived in mid December and has been in our midst this Holiday Season. What a blessing it has been to share our space with Ingrid’s family & community. Would you like to be more involved? … Continued
What a “high” for our ministry when our congregation voted to become a Host Sanctuary Congregation. A few days to catch our breath and then the reality set in, there is more to do. We anticipate our first guest arriving in early December. Our first event was held on Nov. 12th was a high … Continued
On October 29, 2017, UUCB voted to become a Sanctuary Host Congregation for immigrants facing deportation, in partnership with the Metro Denver Sanctuary Coalition. Providing safe space for those who are victims of unjust laws is not only a legal act — for us, it is an act of faith rooted in our belief that courageous love will transform the world.
SanctuaryNow/Immigration Ministry The Sanctuary Now Ministry and Immigration Ministry have decided to join together as one ministry. Many hands make light work & more fun. Join us Wed. Nov. 8th, 6:30 p.m. in the Skyroom to discuss “What’s Next.”
Many of you know that UUCB has been discerning whether to be Sanctuary host site for immigrants facing deportation. The UUCB Sanctuary Now Team has visited several affinity group meetings such as Wine and Spirit, the Men’s Group, etc. They will join the Wise Elders meeting on October 12th so our Wise Elders can ask … Continued
Mary Dineen & Jenny Fitt-Peaster recently received the following message from Jennifer Piper, lead organizer of the Metro Denver/Boulder Sanctuary Coalition: “There are three immigrants who needed Sanctuary in August.” While there was no way we could help these three at this time, knowing there is demand gives a sense of urgency to our discernment. … Continued
The UUCB Sanctuary Now Ministry has formed to assist members of UUCB in discerning our willingness to become a host sanctuary church. The team consists of people from Immigration Ministry and Building Use. Our job is not to convince you, but to lead you in a process of discernment. The goal is to use our … Continued
What is the current demand and why now? Trump’s current Executive order states that all deportations are a priority, similar to the first 4 years of the Obama administration. However, in the last 4 years of the Obama administration the situation was different. Currently when someone has final orders of deportation, the flights are often … Continued
