Welcoming the Stranger: U.S. Immigration Policy

March 26, 2009

Spring 2009 Memo CoverThe latest issue of the print version of the Washington Memo should be arriving in homes this week.  The feature article along with accompanying Internet-only features are available now on this website.

This Memo covers many aspects of the U.S. immigration debate, including economic causes, immigrant domestic violence victims and the detention of the undocumented.  Also in the Memo are MCC’s policy positions on Comprehensive Immigration Reform, worship resources, and advocacy examples.

If you are interested in receiving a copy of the Washington Memo delivered to your home, please sign up for a free one-year trial.

(Note: All articles from the previous Washington Memo issue – On Earth Peace: The Government’s Role in Building Peace – are now available.)

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Posted by Rachelle Lyndaker Schlabach

Announcement: MCC Washington Office Office HS Essay Contest Now Open

October 22, 2008

The Washington Office’s annual high school essay contest is now open.  Mennonite, Brethren in Christ and other Anabaptist high school students, as well as any students who attend Mennonite high schools, are welcome to submit essays.

An MCC News Service article about the contest is available.

Further information, including eligibility details, essay prompts and suggested resources, is available at the MCC Washington Office webpage.

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Posted by Rachelle Lyndaker Schlabach

MCC Washington Office Guide to Predatory Lending Now Available

October 3, 2008

Because of mounting economic problems, staff members at the Washington Office began working on a guide to predatory lending several months ago.  We never expected that it would be published in the midst of a major economic crisis.  But it is certainly, and unfortunately, timely.

The MCC Washington Office Guide to Predatory Lending gives an overview of three of the main forms of predatory lending: subprime loans, payday lending, and credit cards.  It also provides suggestions for ways that Christians can respond and public policy can change in response to predatory lending practices.

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Posted by Rachelle Lyndaker Schlabach

Washington Memo Newsletter Now Available

October 1, 2008

The latest issue of the print edition of the Washington Memo newsletter, which features a full-color, complete redesign, is hot off the presses.  It takes an in-depth look at the global food crisis, and includes a faith reflection, worship resources, advocacy examples and much more.  If you would like to receive a copy of the Washington Memo print newsletter, a free, one-year trial is available.

We’re also excited to announce that all the major articles from the print newsletter will be available on this website, starting with the current issue.  The newsletter can be accessed on the menu at the top of the website, or by clicking here.

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Posted by Rachelle Lyndaker Schlabach

“Waging Peace in Sudan”

August 20, 2008

Tammy Alexander writes in PeaceSigns about the situation in Sudan, and what we in the United States and Canada can do to address the conflict and genocide occurring there:

We know the horrors in Sudan. We are not at peace. We are called by this knowledge and by Jesus’ example to take action. Children like Achak should be able to grow up in a land free from violence and oppression. They should be able to play and hope and learn and enjoy this beautiful world that God made for all of us.

So what do we do? In the short term, we can support efforts to rebuild homes and schools in southern Sudan, such as those supported by Mennonite Central Committee. For the longer term, we can advocate to our elected officials and urge them to take ethical, constructive action in Sudan to help maintain the peace in the South, and to help foster peace in Darfur. Churches across the country will be participating in a “Week of Waging Peace” Nov. 9-16, to pray and advocate for the people of Sudan. Visit www.mcc.org/sudanaction to find out how you and your congregation can get involved.

She also highlights the new Sudan worship resource available on our Waging Peace in Sudan website.

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Posted by Rachelle Lyndaker Schlabach

Introducing the Migrant Trail

May 22, 2008

The MCC Washington Office has a co-worker in Arizona who helps plan an annual event called The Migrant Trail. It’s a 7-day, 75-mile walk through the Sonora Desert reminiscent of the trip many migrants take to get to the United States. Its purpose is to raise awareness and to stand in solidarity with the marginalized.

A few years ago, Jodi Read started enjoining this office to participate. We’ve come up with plenty of excuses – but she’s been persistent. Luckily, Gabe Schlabach and Valerie Ong have stepped up to make the journey this year – and to let the rest of us off the hook.

And Gabe and Valerie are excited to do much more than just walk. They’re going to use this blog to update us on their journey – both physical and spiritual. They’ll also connect their experiences and observations to current issues and policy debates. So keep checking this blog for their updates. And visit our Migrant Trail page to learn more about the purpose of the event, actions you can take to support them and the migrants themselves.

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Posted by Krista Zimmerman

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