August 12 - August 13
Silverdale Lutheran Church
How is the Church called to show up in places defined by desolate isolation?
In response to the escalation of immigration enforcement, the Southwestern Washington Synod invites you to an informational Zoom session about our newly launching Lutheran Migrant Solidarity Network. This 1.5-hour virtual gathering will introduce a ministry of presence that centers our neighbors held at the Northwest ICE Processing Center (NWIPC) in Tacoma.
Together, we will explore how congregations across the synod can embody Christ’s love and solidarity in concrete, relational ways.
Event Details
Date & Time
Tuesday, August 18
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. (1.5 hours)
Location
Online via Zoom
(Zoom link and access details will be provided upon registration.)
About the Lutheran Migrant Solidarity Network
This pilot ministry is building a coalition of churches in the Southwestern Washington Synod to accompany our neighbors in immigration detention at the NWIPC in Tacoma.
There is a place for your congregation in this work:
- Congregations near Tacoma
Called to face-to-face window visitation and in-person expressions of presence and care. - Congregations further away
Invited into a synod-wide letter-writing ministry, offering ongoing connection, encouragement, and prayerful solidarity.
At its heart, this network is about showing up—faithfully, consistently, and compassionately—so that those in detention know they are not alone and not forgotten.
Who Should Attend
- Pastors, deacons, and congregational leaders
- Social ministry teams and justice committees
- Anyone discerning how their congregation can accompany immigrants in detention
No prior experience with immigration ministry is required. This is an entry point for learning, discernment, and connection.
What to Expect
During this 1.5-hour Zoom session, you will:
- Learn the vision and structure of the Lutheran Migrant Solidarity Network
- Hear about current realities around immigration enforcement and detention at NWIPC
- Discover concrete ways your congregation can participate—through visitation, letter-writing, prayer, and advocacy
- Receive time for questions, conversation, and next steps for getting involved
Registration
Use the registration link above.
Once you register, you will receive the Zoom link and any preparatory materials by email.
Join Us
Come and learn how your church can step into this sacred act of presence, grounded in the belief that no one is forgotten by God.