The day will begin with worship, followed by a prayerful march to the U.S. Capitol. Members of Congress will join in lifting a faithful call for immigrant justice.
Several United Methodist agencies (Church and Society, Religion and Race and United Methodist Committee on Relief) are participating in an ecumenical and interfaith worship service and march calling for the humane treatment of immigrants.
Faithful Resistance: A Public Witness for Immigrant Justice is happening in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, February 25.
The day will begin with worship, followed by a prayerful march to the U.S. Capitol. Members of Congress will join in lifting a faithful call for immigrant justice. The afternoon will include congressional visits for those who wish to participate. United Methodists are encouraged to attend in-person or follow the event on social media.
This is an opportunity to show solidarity for immigrants and call upon Christians everywhere to live out Christ’s call on all of us to “welcome the stranger”.
Faithful Resistance: A Public Witness for Immigrant Justice
Date: February 25, 2026
Location: Washington, D.C.
10 AM | Worship at Capitol Hill UMC
11 AM | Process to the U.S. Capitol
For more information: www.faithfulresistance.org
This content was originally published by the General Board of Church and Society; republished with permission on ResourceUMC.org on January 16, 2026.