Those who recently attended a gathering in San Diego, Calif. entitled "Turning Walls into Tables: A Border Conference" committed to identifying the walls that exist in our communities – from language, education, residency and economic disparity, to other political, religious and social boundaries. "These walls impede the creation of God’s realm on earth," declared a statement released by the group of Disciples and members of the United Church of Christ.
Participants in the Feb. 10-13 conference also called on the two denominations and their congregations to be more welcoming to migrants by learning more about the root causes that push and pull migrants to the U.S.; oppose the militarization of the border; and speak out against economic practices that make corporate profit more important than respect for human life. To view the statement of the conference participants, visit: globalministries.org/news/lac/statement-of-the-participants.html
