Immigration Action Group

The Immigration Action Group educates our faith community on issues affecting immigrants in Montgomery County and throughout the nation and collaborates with other faith-based and community organizations to engage in both service and policy actions on behalf of immigrants. It has collected clothing and shoes for immigrants arriving in Washington, D.C., supported Afghan families arriving in our area, and advocated for just and humane laws and policies for immigrants. The Group works with New Neighbors Interfaith Alliance by tutoring youth, moving furniture, bringing groceries, and driving to medical appointments. It joins with partner advocacy organizations like Evacuate Our Allies (EOA) coalition and Church World Service to advocate for unaccompanied migrant children and other immigrant protections and works with UU Legislative Ministry of Maryland to urge the Maryland General Assembly to pass laws to protect immigrants. 

The Immigration Action Group serves as UUCR’s voice on immigration to the congregation, community, and nation, providing information, advocacy, and volunteer opportunities.  In partnership with UUs for Social Justice, UU Legislative Ministries of Maryland, and other local groups, congregants advocate for fair and humane immigration laws and policies at city, county, state, and federal levels.  Additionally, the Immigration Action Group fosters volunteer activities for newly arrived refugees and immigrant families in Montgomery County, such as:

• Filling backpacks for low-resourced Latino and other minority students;

• Conducting a clothing drive for immigrants who are seeking asylum; and

• Tutoring children with school lessons, supporting English learning, and providing a welcoming presence for newly arrived immigrants.