In this episode of Faithful Resistance, we sit down with Jordan Garcia from the American Friends Service Committee to discuss the climate for immigrants in Colorado and ways to be an effective ally. • Discover the challenges and triumphs within the immigrant justice movement and how you can contribute.• Understand the current climate for immigrants in Colorado, marked by fear and rising support.• Learn effective techniques for bystander intervention to support the immigrant community.• Discover the role of the Colorado Rapid Response Network in verifying ICE activities.• Explore the unique partnership between immigrants and allies in fighting deportations.• Find out how you can join and support immigrant rights initiatives and training opportunities.

In this episode of Jefferson Unitarian Church's Faithful Resistance podcast, host Chris Sealy and guest Dana Miller discuss the vital work of immigrant protection teams and how individuals can get involved. Activist, Dana Miller, shares her personal experiences in supporting immigration rights.

• The concept and formation of immigrant protection teams in Colorado.

• How these teams operate through various local working groups.

• Ways the public can get involved in immigrant protection efforts.

• Personal stories highlighting the challenges faced by immigrants.

• Current legislative actions and community events supporting immigrant rights.

Learn about a rock solid way to get into community organizing with Together Colorado -- so you can faithfully resist!

In this episode of "Faithful Resistance," we hear from community leaders making a difference in social justice and civic engagement. From impactful tips on activism to protest safety training, this episode is packed with valuable insights.Joel Newton discusses the mission and evolution of the Edgewater Collective and its focus on supporting Latino communities in Jefferson County.Learn about the power of phone calls to Congress from Robin Koberneck, a local leader of Indivisible.Discover strategic ways to resist and support immigrant communities without attending protests.Piper Perry talks about the importance of protest safety and shares lessons learned from personal experiences.Get a glimpse into upcoming events and workshops aimed at empowering communities and fostering social change.Tune in to be inspired and informed!00:00 "Faithful Resistance Highlights"05:49 "Know and Advocate for Immigrant Rights"08:29 "Influencing Congress from Colorado"12:27 College Journalist Faces SWAT at Protest15:49 JUC Events & Activism Schedule16:39 "Rally Against Trump's Power Grab"

So, what is resistance exactly? Is it more than protests and rallies? Absolutely. It could include signing a petition to demand the release of an immigrant activist in Denver: https://secure.afsc.org/a/freejeanetteThis episode also examines other ways to resist. Meet a woman who resists every day of her life through community building and helping the unhoused at Arvada Rising.

In this upside down world, learn what you can do this week to Faithfully Resist! See brief interviews on local community organizing training and two events at Jefferson Unitarian Church to advocate for trans rights and gender affirming care. A calendar of opportunities for action is also included.https://jeffersonunitarian.org/serve/social-justice/faithful-resistance/

During these difficult times emanating from Washington, get a little inspiration and a lot of ideas for how to faithfully resist. Episode Two features the Jeffco coordinator for Together Colorado. Maki Somosot describes upcoming community organizing training on March 8, 2025.

Produced by Jefferson Unitarian Church, Golden, Colorado

In these turbulent times created by the new administration in Washington, why and how do people with liberal religious values resist? This weekly podcast begins with an interview with the assistant minister at Jefferson Unitarian Church in Golden, Colorado,. It also includes a calendar of events to attend to learn more about community organizing.