Embracing the Stranger & Giving Thanks Together

Hosted by the Episcopal Church of the Mediator
and Refugee Community Center

Parking available at the Masonic Temple lot on Linden St. by 16th St.

Click here to let us know you will represent Congregation Keneseth Israel

Everyone is invited to bring non-perishable food items and/or monetary donations to support our neighbors who are hungry and/or homeless.

Donations will go to the Allentown Ecumenical Food Bank, and the Lehigh Conference of Churches.

A light dessert reception will follow, and people are invited to bring something to share that reflects their tradition. (Please label as halal, kosher, vegetarian, vegan, etc.)

FOR THOSE LIVING IN FEAR OF DEPORTATION

God of exile and homecomings, you led your people through the wilderness and taught us that welcoming the stranger is an act of kindness and love. We pray for all who live in fear of Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, detention, and deportation.

We grieve the heavy-handed response to largely peaceful protests, and the weaponizing of institutions meant to protect. In your mercy, shield the vulnerable from unjust laws and misuse of power. Strengthen our resolve to stand with immigrants and refugees, not out of partisanship, but as followers of you, whose kingdom knows no border.

Through your Spirit, make us agents of justice and peace. Amen.