ECMN Migration Caucus

Jesus’ life and teachings emphasized radical welcome, including migrants in our midst. The Episcopal Church has a long history of supporting the dignity and rights of immigrants and refugees. At our November 2024 ECMN convention, we passed the Migration with Dignity Resolution (C081), which launched diocesan efforts to support migrants across Minnesota. In December 2024, the ECMN Migration Caucus was formed to organize and execute migrant support. 

Our Call as Christians to Take Action to Support Migrants

In February 2025, Bishop Loya called the diocese to action through his statement "Our Call as Christians to Take Action to Support Migrants". These actions include donating to the ECMN Migrant Support Fund, organizing and advocating, and prayer. Please read the statement for specifics. 

Join the Caucus

Join us for an ECMN-wide meeting on the second Monday of each month at 7pm via Zoom. To receive the meeting Zoom link, please contact Deacon Rex McKee at rex.mckee@gmail.com. These meetings offer opportunities for prayer, resource sharing, organizing, and calls to action around migrant support, accompaniment, and advocacy. 

Resource List

Below is a list of resources put together by ECMN Migration Caucus leaders. Please feel free to share these resources with members of your congregation, and make them available to the local community. 

• Know Your Rights Information
• Episcopal Migration Ministries
• Episcopal Migration Ministries Webinar Powerpoint: Migrant Accompaniment
• FAQ RE: Episcopal Migration Ministries
• Letter from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on Episcopal Migration Ministries
• The Advocates for Human Rights Attorney and Agency Referral List
• Episcopal Church Immigration Action Toolkit - NEW as of 2/3/25
• Statement from Elder Suzanne Kelly, CEO of the Minnesota Council of Churches - NEW as of 2/5/25
• Legal Considerations for Minnesota Congregations That Serve Undocumented Immigrants - NEW as of 3/21/25
• Meeting the Legal Needs of Faith-Based Congregations - NEW as of 3/21/25
• Summary of Episcopal Church policy on immigration and refugee issues 
• Policy for Action: An Index of Episcopal Church Public Policy Resolutions, including refugee and immigration issues  

Stay Updated

The situation is changing constantly. To ensure you’re up to date on all the latest, please
follow the organizations below and join the ECMN Migration Caucus:

• Episcopal Migration Ministries
• Washington National Cathedral Sanctuary Ministries
• Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
• Episcopal News Service 

For more information, please contact a member of the ECMN Migration Caucus Leadership Team:  Rex McKee, Rena Turnham, Susan Moss, and Daniel Romero