Desert Palm United Church of Christ, Tempe, AZ

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Beverly's obituary is in today's (Thursday) AZ Republic....

Powerful vigil and action at the border yesterday on behalf of children and families seeking asylum. A pre-recorded message from Rev. Traci Blackman was read on the US side, while a family about to apply for asylum was prayed for on the Mexican side of the wall. Children seeking asylum read statements.

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Next #SaveAsylum Event October 08, 2020 in Faith In Action Wednesday, October 21st at 11 am Pacific Time Children Seeking Asylum ... save asylum 2020 1021.png #SaveAsylum March Join us as we gather, online and in person, to stand with children asylum seekers and their families who will march in protest of the inhumane and unlawful dismantling of the U.S. asylum system and the subsequent consequences it has had on children. The event will begin with children migrants and their families marching from downtown Nogales, Sonora to the port of entry for a moment of prayer and then to the border wall where supporters on the U.S. side of the wall will receive them and hear the children’s testimonies. Live Stream link: Join us live on October 21st at 11:00 am Pacific Time. In Person: Join in person with advocates and supporters on the U.S. side of the border wall to listen to and validate children’s testimonies and demonstrate solidarity with asylum seekers marching on the Mexico side. We will gather in Nogales, Arizona at 11am with masks and social distancing. Directions are below. For more information go to saveasylum.org or email [email protected] Social Media Toolkit: Please spread the word on social media! We have compiled save the dates, additional graphics, and suggested text for your use! View here Directions to Nogales, Arizona event site: From Tucson take I-19 South to Nogales. Follow I-19 all the way into Nogales and take Exit 1A to the right which will take you to International Street. Turn right onto International St. and continue West for a few blocks until you see our group assembling in front of the border wall. This is a residential neighborhood and there is parking on the street. If you prefer, you can park at the Burger King and walk about mile to the protest location. Depending on your starting point, allow 75 90 minutes to get to the event. There is a public bathroom on I-19 south of Green Valley. Link to location on google maps What to Bring Mask for COVID-19 prevention Hat, sunscreen, water, snack Carry hand sanitizer and use it often Bring a sign to demand justice for asylum seekers

In case you missed the special SW Conference worship service during the annual meeting, here's a link:

We'll be acknowledging Indigenous People's Day this Sunday (Oct. 11th). That calls to mind the longstanding battle over Oak Flats referred to in this article. I'll post a link to a brief video summarizing the issue for anyone's who's interested in speaking out (through social media, voting, etc.) on behalf of the San Carlos Apaches.... https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com//despite-australia-atrocit