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FAITH Friday, January 27, 2017 East Oregonian Muslims, Latinos unify over Trump’s immigration, border plan Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — U.S. Muslim and Latino advocates have joined forces in opposing changes to immigration rules by President Donald Trump, bolstering their alliance as they mull the prospect of aggressive restrictions. In joint press conferences and rallies across the country, they are decrying an action Trump signed to jumpstart construction on a southern border wall. Trump is expected to take steps to stop accepting Syrian refu- gees, suspend the United States’ broader refugee program for 120 days and suspend issuing visas for people from seven predominantly Muslim countries in the Middle East and Africa. As Trump signed the first actions Wednesday afternoon, the hashtags #NoBanNoWall and #RefugeesWelcome trended on Twitter, and thousands signed a pro-refugee petition by Christian evangelical groups. Muslims, immigrants and their supporters rallied in New York City and elsewhere in protest. Advocates and activists across racial, religious and ethnic lines have linked before but are now mounting a more unified response. “An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us,” said Greisa Martinez, an advocacy director of the United We Dream Network, describing herself as “undoc- umented, unafraid and here to stay.” “We believe this is the start of Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda,” she said. Trump said Wednesday that his executive actions on immi- gration show that the U.S. will get back “control of its border.” But the flow of immigrants at the Mexican border has declined, and immigrant and refugee advocates call the moves and plans reckless, dangerous and un-American — and say that actions taken against one group affect them all. The executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations’ Michigan chapter ques- tioned whether the signed actions would create more security in the U.S. “These executive orders will not make our country safer, rather will produce more xenophobia in our society,” Dawud Walid said in a statement. Michigan has one of the nation’s largest Muslim communities and thousands of Middle Eastern refu- gees have settled there. A draft order indicates Trump plans to suspend issuing visas to citizens of seven Muslim-majority coun- tries for at least 30 days, halt the Syrian refugee program and stop admitting refugees from other countries for 120 days. The U.S. Conference of AP Photo/Andres Kudacki Muslim women shout slogans during a rally against President Donald Trump’s order cracking down on immigrants living in the U.S. at Washington Square Park in New York on Wednesday. AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis Immigrants, civil rights supporters, auto union members and immigrant rights advocates participate in a immigrant rights rally at the Capitol in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday. Catholic Bishops condemned plans for a wall. Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark, New Jersey, who was recently appointed by Pope Francis, tweeted: “A fearful nation talks about building walls and is vulnerable to con men. We must challenge the fear before we are led into darkness.” Trump also signed an action that would block federal grants from so-called sanctuary cities, where local police don’t enforce federal immigration laws. Marielena Hincapié, executive director of National Immigration Law Center, said her organization has drafted lawsuits challenging Trump’s actions and that law firms have offered “pro bono support.” In New Mexico, which has the nation’s highest percentage of Hispanic residents, activists worried the executive actions would hurt all Latinos and Mexican-Americans. The Albu- querque-based immigrant rights group El CENTRO de Igualdad y Derechos and the Islamic Center of New Mexico held a press conference along the city’s historic Camino Real. “When they go after Latinos, they go after all Latinos,” Ralph Arellanes, chairman of the Hispano Round Table of New Mexico, said. “It’s not like people are walking on the streets and they have identification that says they’ve been here four centuries, or three centuries, or two centuries or one century.” Javier Gonzales, mayor of Santa Fe, New Mexico, vowed to fight any effort to make the city hostile to immigrants. Santa Fe recently renewed its commitment as a sanctuary city. “There is no presidential exec- utive order that will ever change our values of being a welcoming and inclusive city. It’s what’s made our city thrive for more (than) 400 years,” wrote Gonzales, whose ties to the city go back to 17th century Spanish settlers. A coalition of Muslim, Latino and civil rights leaders also held a press conference in Atlanta to persuade Georgians to denounce Trump’s immigration and refugee policies. Edward Ahmed Mitchell, executive director of the Georgia branch of the Council on Amer- ican-Islamic Relations, said they’re speaking out before some of the actions have even been issued in hopes that “maybe we can make the horrible just bad.” Page 7A LIMEY PASTOR Divine providence T his coming Sunday (Available freely on the we have the Annual internet.) It teaches us that Congregational God is always at work in Meeting of our church. We all of our activities, and that elect a new church council by taking what is given by for the coming year. E the divine in each moment, Pluribus Unum — Out of each crisis, each opportunity, the Many, One. The Holy we are being given a path to Spirit manifests a new call get closer and closer to the Colin to the people and a new Lord as we submit to the Brown course is set for our vessel of gifts that come from God Faith worshippers. in the moment. This is a Since I began my ministry divine miracle indeed. For at the church, I have seen just how us to submit to God’s will, as Mary little is in my control and just how submitted to the gift of the arrival much is brought forth by the spirit. of Jesus in her womb despite the As a new pastor I had initially felt immense difficulty for her, is what that a giant responsibility was upon we are called to do. me, but now I realize how God is all “By your will Lord, let it be around me and is the director of all done.” This is a path of sanctity. our directions. Divine providence — By close observation of the God provides in all matters. moment I am in, I have seen how In my time here, I have been the Lord has placed solutions to the amazed at the number of visitors problems I have seen, in advance who have shown up at the door. of the actual occurrence of the On one occasion travelers from problems, showing that God’s care is always present and always is drawing Minnesota, on another a group of travelers from Norway. A family of us further into his kind spirit. We do about ten once showed up and joined not need to worry about mechanisms. us while the family’s father worked Yes, I admit wholeheartedly that it is on a project in Boardman and stayed quite spooky! with us for months while they were Caussade says: “Therefore when away from their home base for one thirsts after sanctity, the desire to months. know about it only drives it further This church is God’s gift to away. Speculation must be laid aside, Boardman and all who travel through and everything arranged by God its portals. People find our church as regards actions and sufferings almost by accident, it seems, and its must be accepted with simplicity, central place in Boardman is a large for those things that happen at each landmark. moment by the divine command or Once, when a pianist fell ill, a permission are always the most holy, pianist showed up out of the blue the best and the most divine for us.” to meet the need. Congregation When things seem untenable just members work behind the scenes to pray and have trust that the problems make sure that all takes place. Help which seem so tangled will fall way comes in perfect measures. and receive resolution. Our God is an There is a wonderful book that awesome God. was published many years ago, in the ■ 18th century, called “Abandonment Colin Brown is the pastor to Divine Providence” by the Jesuit of Boardman’s Good Shepherd Father Jeanne-Pierre de Caussade. Lutheran Church on Locust Road. BRIEFLY Nazarene church sets Valentine event HERMISTON — A Valentine celebration is planned at the Hermiston Church of the Nazarene. With a focus on love, the event includes food, entertainment, laughter and games. Valentine Celebration: Great Love is Saturday, Feb. 11 from 6-8:30 p.m. in the church’s ministry center, 1520 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Everyone is welcome and childcare is provided. Although the event is free, those planning to attend are asked to RSVP. For more information, contact 541-567-3677, hermistonnaz@gmail.com or visit www.hermistonnazarene.org. Open Table needs cook HERMISTON — The Hermiston First Christian Church is seeking a volunteer cook for its Open Table Ministry. The program provides free meals each Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston. A volunteer is needed each Monday every other month. For more information, call Jodene at 541-567-3013. SUBMIT FAITH NEWS Friday's faith page features local, national and international faith-relat- ed news. Send information about local faith-related news and events, including concerts, special speakers and activities to community@eas- toregonian.com or drop off to the attention of Tammy Malgesini at 333 E. Main St., Hermiston or Renee Struthers at 211 S.E. Byers Ave., Pend- leton. Call 541-564-4539 or 541-966-0818 with questions. Worship Community Redeemer Episcopal Church 241 SE Second St. Pendleton (541)276-3809 www.pendletonepiscopal.org Sunday Holy Communion 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Holy Communion Noon Weekly Adults Spiritual Life Group All Are Welcome Come meet Jesus at PENDLETON BAPTIST CHURCH 3202 SW Nye Ave Pendleton, OR 541-276-7590 Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 AM Sunday Bible Classes 9:45 AM Sunday Youth Group 6:00 PM Mon. Community Women’s Study 9:30 AM & 6 PM Awana Kids Club (K-6th grade) Wed Men’s Study 6 PM MOPS meeting the 1st Thur of the Month 6 PM FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH in Mission for Christ LCMC Bible Study.........9:00 AM Sunday Worship......10:30 AM Red Lion Hotel ( Oregon Trail Room ) www.faithpendleton.org First United Methodist Church Pendleton/Hermiston Sunday Worship 10:00am Wednesday Bible Study 6:00pm Youth Classes: Nursery - 6th grade Sun & Wed Jr & Sr High Discipleship Program Wed Overcomer’s Outreach Tuesday at 6:00pm - Annex A Christ-centered, 12-Step Recovery Support Group Pastor Sharon Miller 401 Northgate, Pendleton 541-278-8082 www.livingwordcc.com 352 SE 2nd Street, Pendleton Sunday Worship 9am 541-276-2616 Worship Broadcast on KUMA 1290 @ 11am 191 E. Gladys Ave,Hermiston Sunday Worship 11am 541-567-3002 Worship Livestream at herfumc.com Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors Rev. Dr. Jim Pierce, pastor St. Johns Episcopal Church FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH -Presbyterian Church (USA)- 201 SW Dorion Ave. Pendleton Join Us On Our Journey With Jesus. Service of Worship - 10:00 am Children’s Sunday School - 10:20 am Fellowship - 11:00 am www.pendletonpresbyterian.com Scripture, Tradition and Reason Family service 9am Sunday N.E. Gladys Ave & 7th, Hermiston Fr. Dan Lediard, Priest. PH: 567-6672 We are an all inclusive Church who welcomes all. Open Hearted... Open Minded Grace Baptist Church 555 SW 11th, Hermiston 567-9497 Nursery provided for all services Sunday School - 9:30 AM Worship - 10:45 AM 6:00 pm Wed Prayer & Worship - 7:00 PM “Proclaiming God’s word, growing in God’s grace” Good Shepherd Lutheran Church LCMC Sunday worship at 11:00 AM 420 Locust St. • Boardman, OR Seventh-Day Adventist Church Saturday Services Pendleton 1401 SW Goodwin Place 276-0882 Sabbath School 9:20 am Worship Service 10:45 am P eace L utheran C hurch 210 NW 9th, Pendleton ELCA Join us Sundays 9:30 Sunday Worship 9:30 am am Sunday Worship 10:30 am Fellowship 11:00 am Sunday School & Adult Class 541-481-6132 ~Come and be at Peace ~ Colin Brown, Pastor on 1290 KUMA noon each Sunday OPEN HEARTS – OPEN DOOR www.graceandmercylutheran.org Sunday Worship 8:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Fellowship, Refreshments & Sunday School Check Out our Facebook Page or Website for More Information 541-289-4535 Tom Inch, Pastor Grace and Mercy Lutheran Church, ELCA (First United Methodist Church) 191 E. Gladys Ave. / P.O. Box 1108 Hermiston, Oregon 97838 Faith Center Church Worshiping God Loving People 108 S. Main • 276-9569 Sunday Worship 10:30 am Sr. Pastor, Ray O’Grady pendletonfaithcenter.org FIRST SERVICE 8:30 AM SECOND SERVICE 10:30 AM 712 SW 27 TH ST. 541-276-1894 www.fcogpendleton.com Community Presbyterian Church 14 Martin Drive, Umatilla, OR 922-3250 Worship: 10 AM Sunday School at 11:30 BAHA’I FAITH “The Unity of All Mankind” Pendleton Baha’i Center at 1015 SE Court Place Devotions Sundays @ 11:00am; Everyone invited! (541) 276-9360 visit us at www.pendletonbahais.org To share your worship times call Terri Briggs 541-278-2678
