Sacred Resistance: Standing Together in Peaceful Solidarity

(Reflexion from our Staff) In a time when fear and intimidation lead many to cancel beloved cultural events like Cinco de Mayo and Juneteenth, acts of public, peaceful resistance carry even greater weight. What we witnessed on Friday, April 7th, was not just a gathering—it was a profound display of unwavering solidarity and sacred hospitality.

Two separate events unfolded just a mile apart, united by a shared purpose: to create safe, spiritual spaces for migrants and their supporters in a time of tension.

At one church, seven Christian congregations set aside their theological differences to co-create a Good Friday worship service of lamentation. The service, fully bilingual and radically welcoming, invited over 100 attendees into a solemn space where grief was not only allowed but honored. In contrast to typical Easter celebrations, this gathering chose to dwell with the suffering, offering migrants and their allies a place to feel seen, heard, and spiritually held.

Meanwhile, another nearby church opened its sanctuary for quiet reflection and prayer throughout the day. Volunteers witnessed powerful moments of sacred vulnerability—grown men weeping openly, a family with a joyful toddler offering prayers on the move, and several visitors finding peace in deep, restful sleep. These were small acts, but they carried deep meaning: presence, care, and the freedom to be fully human.

These moments reflect the heart of IMIrJ’s mission—to mobilize communities of faith into meaningful action and radical compassion. While we cannot change every circumstance overnight, we can create places of safety, healing, and hope. Peaceful gatherings like these are not just symbolic—they are bold acts of resistance, rooted in love.

Let us continue to stand together. This is what solidarity looks like.