by Terry Diggory | June 7, 2017 | customsICEimmigrationsanctuary | Blog
Undocumented immigrants facing possible deportation may seek sanctuary in the Presbyterian—New England Congregational Church (PNECC) of Saratoga Springs, according to a policy affirmed by the church Governing Board (Session) on June 5. A special meeting of the... Read more
by Rev. Shannan Vance-Ocampo | February 28, 2017 | ash wednesdayforgivenessimmigrationjoelLentlocustsrepentance | Blog
Blow the ram’s horn trumpet in Zion! Trumpet the alarm on my holy mountain! Shake the country up! God’s Judgment on its way—the Day’s almost here! A black day! A Doomsday! Clouds with no silver lining! Like dawn light moving over the mountains, a huge army is coming.... Read more
by Rev. Shannan Vance-Ocampo | December 9, 2016 | AdventchristmasdeserthopeimmigrationisaiahJesusjoyPCUSApeacesanctuaryYAVAyoung adult volunteers | Blog
The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus it shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of... Read more
by Albany Presbytery Communications | April 27, 2016 | immigrationMexicoMissionservice | Blog
Updates from the Team in Tucson, AZ April 24th, 2016 The Hamilton Union Travel Team is now settled into the Borderlinks dormitory after a long and full day. After a smooth flight through Atlanta where we met up with the eighth member of our group Edie Morris, from the... Read more
by Albany Presbytery Communications | April 18, 2016 | immigrationMexican borderMexicorefugees | Blog
When MJ decided to help organize a team to travel to Tucson and was willing to go herself, I was very pleased. For one, I have wanted us to make use of the Hamilton Union Presbyterian Church (HUPC) Mission Trip Fund. Second, I believe it is important for us to become... Read more
by Albany Presbytery Communications | January 22, 2016 | borderimmigrationMission | Blog
Borderlinks, Tucson, Arizona April 24-30, 2016 Join Us! We invite YOU, members of the Albany Presbytery, to prayerfully consider joining Hamilton Union Presbyterian Church on a service learning mission trip to Borderlinks in Tucson Arizona April 24th-30th, in 2016.... Read more
