We are a network of congregations in the Central Virginia region that are providing support and solidarity to neighbors, friends, and family who fear being detained, deported or profiled. Our faith will not allow us to permit the criminalization and scapegoating of immigrants and people of color. In the face of hate and discrimination we are committed to showing love, compassion and hospitality.
There are many ways to stand with people who are being targeted. Some congregations are hosting people who are at risk of deportation; others are supporting congregations that are hosting; accompanying people to ICE check-ins and legal hearings; holding Defend Your Rights trainings; setting up Rapid Response networks to show up when ICE raids take place; and pressing their cities and states to get ICE out of schools, jails and courts and end all policies that racially-profile and over-incarcerate people of color. Please join us!
Congregations that join the Central Virginia Sanctuary Network commit to: inviting congregants to join Circles of Protection; designate a representative to the steering committee; publicize and participate in events of the network, that may include fundraisers, political actions, and social events to build relationships with communities that are impacted by deportations.
List of Congregational/Organizations/Supporters:
Book Club
Charlottesville Friends Meeting
First Unitarian Universalist Church
Ginter Park Presbyterian Church
Glen Allen Unitarian Universalist Church
Grace Community Red Hill
Midlothian Friends Meeting
Providence Park Baptist Church Richmond
Progress VA
Restoration Fellowship Baptist Church
Richmond Friends Meeting
Sacred Heart Center
Temple Beth-El
Wesley Memorial UMC
Westminster Presbyterian Church (Charlottesville)
Richmond People Power
