A COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO IMMIGRATION ENFORCMENT: FAITHFUL NEXT STEPS
WOODBURY, Connecticut– The Woodbury United Methodist Church announces, “A Community Response to Immigration Enforcement: Faithful Next Steps.”The community is invited to this free forum which will address the immigrant experience in Connecticut, misperceptions, immigrant rights, and current ICE activity. The presentation will offer resources and options for interested people to engage in meaningful ways to support those directly impacted by current immigration enforcement.
Speakers include Reverand Paul Fleck and Professor Carina Banhauer. Reverend Fleck is the Executive Director of Immigration Law and Justice New York, a United Methodist immigration ministry. Professor Carina Bandhauer is a professor in sociology specializing in immigration studies, racism, and Latin America. She is one of the founding members of Danbury Unites for Immigrants. Professor Bandhauer is committed to teaching, researching, and working to achieve social justice through awareness. A personal experience will be shared by a member of Danbury Unites for Immigrants.
The Woodbury United Methodist Church is hosting this event as part of its “Crossroads” series that considers the intersection of faith and current events.The church is committed to social justice through many of its ministries, including Affirmation & Inclusion, Mission & Outreach, and Christian Education.
This free event is open to the public and takes place May 3, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and light refreshments will be served.Registration is requested but not required by contacting the Woodbury United Methodist Church Office at (203) 263-4775 or scanning the QR code below. WUMC is located at 4 Church Street, Woodbury, CT.
Woodbury United Methodist Church, a 235 year-old congregation, worships each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in its historic 1839 sanctuary.It is known in the community through “Transition Academy,” a partnership with the Woodbury Public Schools; “Helping Hands Ministry,” providing home clean up and repair services; and its founding and active membership with the Community Services Council of Woodbury.Details about its robust ministry may be found at www.woodburyumc.net.