Location: Multiple Churches and Communities across Northern Illinois

Sunday, September 13 is scheduled as a conference-wide Day of Action where NIC churches will step out of their sanctuaries to march, pray, and sing in a large-scale show of support for our immigrant brothers and sisters.

This is a follow up to our Faithful Action: Love Your Neighbor Public Demonstration at Annual Conference, Sponsored by NIC CCORR Immigration Subcommittee.

The DIY (Do-it-yourself) format encourages each congregation to organize an event that works for their church while bearing witness to God’s commandment to "love your neighbor as yourself.”  CCORR created a checklist to assist churches with planning an event that acknowledges the humanity and dignity of our immigrant siblings. Examples of events include a prayer vigil, a rally/march, or training. Events are encouraged to happen on Sunday, September 13, a day for Conference-wide action, or anytime between May 1 and October 31, 2026.

Access the DIY Faithful Action Checklist 

Access a flyer template on Canva

Churches are encouraged to register their participation, share event details, and submit information and photos with the communications team so these efforts can be celebrated and amplified across the conference. 

Register Your Church’s DIY Faithful Action Participation

Share Photos and Details of Your Church's DIY Faithful Action Event

The United Methodist Social Principles affirm the dignity and rights of all people regardless of origin, urging churches to welcome immigrants and refugees as children of God. The church advocates for just policies, opposes family separation/detention, and calls for providing practical support, such as housing, healthcare, and education.