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Posted 02/18/09 at 11:48pm

Faith Leaders Represent: Prayer, Renewal, and Action on Immigration

Vigil logoIt's official - something big has gotten started in the last couple of weeks, and I'm excited to tell you about it.  The latest estimates from the Interfaith Immigration Coalition are that there will be over 130 events around the country during this Congressional Recess, calling on the new administration to act on immigration this year. 

That's right: 130 events.

About twelve of these, under the banner of Prayer, Renewal, and Action on Immigration, had or expect to have more than 100 attendees. More than thirty event leaders expect over fifty.

Below are just a few of the news clips featuring the vigils organized by our partners in the movement for just, humane, and comprehensive immigration reform. I've had the pleasure of talking with many of the vigil organizers this week and, let me tell you, the faith community is fired up!  They understand the urgency of the suffering of immigrants under our current system, they know that praying together around the country will help create new momentum for CIR, and are thrilled to be adding their voices to the calls on President Obama and Congress to lead on immigration reform.

Here's a sneak peak at the press coverage so far:

1) Dallas Morning News, 16-Feb-09: From Dallas church, people pray for 'humane and just' immigration reform. By Jeff Mosier.

2) Idaho Press Tribune, 17-Feb-09: Vigil will focus on immigration. By Sharon Strauss

3) Aurora Sentinel, 16-Feb-09: Faith calls together crowd for immigration vigil. By Brandon Johansson                     

4) Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, 17-Feb-09: Interfaith church vigil calls for immigration reform. By Gary McLendon 

5) WHEC News, 17-Feb-09: Immigration reform prayer service.       

6) ABC 11 News, 16-Feb-09: Immigration supporters pray for change. By Amanda Fitzpatrick                 

7) North Carolina News Network, 17-Feb-09: Prayer For An End To Immigration Raids. By Matt Willoughby      

8) Raleigh News & Observer, 16-Feb-09: Prayer vigil focuses on immigration.

9) WRAL News, 16-Feb-09: Raleigh joins national vigil for immigration reform

10) Omaha World Herald, 16-Feb-09:  Bishops take on immigrant policies By Cindy Gonzalez

11) Virginian Pilot, 12-Feb-09: Religious group to host immigration talk in Va. Beach By Patrick Wilson                

12) Alter Net, 12-Feb-09: Religious Leaders Help Shape Immigration Debate By Marcelo Ballvé

13) Christian Post, 12-Feb-09: Faith Leaders Re-Ignite Immigration Debate By Michelle A. Vu

14) The Hill, 17-Feb-09: Immigration reform advocates push forward in tough economy By Jim Snyder

15) Decorah Journal, 18-Feb-09: Postville prayer vigil Thursday

16) MSNBC, 17-Feb-09: Immigration reform prayer service

17) Jersey Journal, 18-Feb-09: Immigration vigil tonight

18) Catholic News Agency, 17-Feb-09: Nebraska bishops use input from laity to tackle immigration reform

19) Columbus Telegram, 17-Feb-09: Bishops urge care with immigrants By Nate Jenkins

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