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Immigration 101: Welcoming the Stranger

Location: Aurora: Wesley UMC, 14 N May St., Aurora and on Zoom

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Sun., Oct. 12
12:30 to 3 p.m.

Wesley United Methodist Church
14 N May St, Aurora, IL
and
on Zoom

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A joint program between people of faith and the Northern Illinois Conference Advocacy Partners Immigration committee to clarify the facts surrounding immigration and to get a theological grounding of our call to action.

A panel of speakers will address the following:

  • Immigration facts vs. misconceptions
  • Learn about organizations supporting immigrants
  • Hear about things you can do to help

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