Immigration Resources

Information and Resources

The Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania has created a web page of resources with information, including:

Know Your Rights flyers (available in multiple languages) outlining steps to take in three situations: ICE at your home, ICE at your place of employment, and ICE encounters in the community
A Know Your Rights wallet card for personal use: There are actual red cards available, but the printable cards are good to keep on hand continuously at your church
DIOPA signage for placement at building entrances and windows (suitable for printing, enlargement, or yard signs)
A guide for churches on supporting and protecting those they serve during outreach and community programs
A peaceful protest and de-escalation guide, including additional resources

The National Episcopal Church provides an immigration toolkit to support migrants, congregations, and communities. The toolkit includes resources to help you get involved, prepare your family and congregation, know your rights, connect with court accompaniment programs in New York, California, and Illinois, and access guidance on asylum, TPS, DACA, detention and deportation, new federal law impacts, refugee resettlement, and R-1 religious worker status.

Access the Full Toolkit

Prayer and Vigils

Weekly Community Interfaith
Prayer Service in Norristown

In Norristown, a weekly interfaith prayer vigil is being held on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. In recent weeks, the service has been held at the Reformed Church of the Ascension, United Church of Christ. But in upcoming weeks, it is expected to be held outdoors on the corner of Marshall & George streets in Norristown when the snow is fully removed.

Updates

Leadership

Statements from The Rt. Reverend Daniel G. P. Gutiérrez

154 Episcopal bishops call for respect and dignity in letter about Immigration Policies-1.31.26

4 hours ago

From the Bishop: “Do Not Be Afraid: Christ Lives, and So Must We”-1.25.26

5 hours ago

From the Bishop: This is not just politics-2.6.26

6 hours ago

Rector's Notes: The Reverend Barbara Ballenger

Rev. Barb addresses recent immigration activity with prayer, reflection, and practical resources in her weekly Rector’s Notes.

Rector's Note: Resources for Prayer and Action-2.5.25

In my Rector’s note a few weeks ago, I quoted the Rt. Rev. Rob Hirschfeld’s call for clergy to be prepared to lay down their lives in order to “stand between the powers of this world and the most vulnerable.” Since then, hundreds of bishops have provided their own guidance on how to take direct action to protect people under threat of ICE arrest and detention. Last Saturday, 154 bishops, including our own Rt. Rev. Daniel Gutiérrez, released a letter calling for “people of fa

Rector's Note: Who is my neighbor?-1.29.26

Who is my neighbor? That biblical question is resonating with me as I shovel snow, watch the news, and pack leftovers for the community fridge. It’s the question that prompted Jesus to tell the story of the Good Samaritan, a title we now give any helpful person. Who is my neighbor? The one who helps you when the formal helpers walk by; it might even be the person everyone told you was your enemy. Snowstorms are a particular measure of neighbor-hood. As Jess and I walked our d

Rector’s Note: What would Bishop Whipple Do?-1.15.26

As we know, concern about the treatment of immigrants being hunted down for detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is bringing more and more people out into the streets. They are calling for justice, for the rule of law to be upheld, and they are serving as observers and witnesses. Clergy of all faith traditions have taken an active role, leading prayer and serving as observers, and promoting peaceful responses. As I mentioned in my sermon this past Sunda

St. Peter’s will continue to uphold our parish’s commitment to the vulnerable and follow the guidance of our faith leaders to bring light and peace into the chaos of this dark time.

Below, you will find guidance on how to take direct action to protect people under threat of ICE arrest and detention. Visit our page for weekly updates, including information on trainings, prayer opportunities, resources and more.

Upcoming ways to get involved

Norristown Information Workshop,

Tuesday, March 3 from 3PM - 4:30 PM

A group of interfaith clergy is hosting an informational workshop on the current immigration enforcement situation in Montgomery County, and how local faith leaders can become more involved in supporting our immigrant neighbors. This event will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 from 3:00PM - 4:30PM at Reformed Church of the Ascension UCC (1700 W. Main St., Norristown, PA 19403). Guest speakers will include clergy who were in Minneapolis, local Rapid Response team members, and leaders from the Pennsylvania Immigration Coalition, MontCo Community Watch, and Unides Para Servir.

Would you be willing to publicize this event with Montgomery County Episcopal clergy and church leaders?

Information and registration at: https://evite.me/DoNotStandIdlyBy