GNJ is committed to equip and resource local congregations to engage in ministries of mercy and justice that support the immigrant community.

A special task force provides leadership and resources on this issue through the GNJ Board of Church and Society.

Members of the task force include:

• Rev. Dave Delaney
• Rev. Tanya Lynn Bennett
• Rev. Brenda Wheeler Ehlers
• Rev. Nathan Addo-Nartley
• Rev. Kay Dubuisson
• Rev. Henriella Griffin
• Rev. Rupert Hall
• Rev. Myungsun Han
• Yesenia Palomino
• Rev. Lyssette Perez
• Rev. Pedro Pillot
• Rev. Anna Thomas
• Rev. David Tokpah

Faith and Facts on Immigration – what we believe as United Methodists.

• Book of Resolutions of the UMC: Welcoming the Migrant to the US (3281)
• Global Board of Church and Society of the United Methodist Church
• Immigration to the U.S. 

• Take Action: Contact Congress today to advocate for a Dream Act
• Statement on DACA by the NJ Coalition of Religious Leaders (Bishop Schol cosigned the statement)
• Dreamers Sabbath Tool Kit

• Faith and Facts on Immigration: Civil and Human Rights
• How to Become an Immigrant Welcoming Congregation (GBCS)
• Sanctuary Movement Toolkit from GBCS
• Official ICE Sensitive Location Memo
• Official ICE Sensitive Location FAQ
• Immigration Family Safety Planning Kit
• Know Your Rights Flyers Package (English)
• Know Your Rights Flyers Package (Spanish)
• Free or Low Cost Legal Assistance to Immigrants in New Jersey
• Support to DREAMERS: Dreamers Sabbath Tool Kit

Strangers in the Land (eBook) – Based on Old Testament Scholar M. Daniel Carroll R.’s transformative book Christians at the Border, this six-week devotional and study guide provides the reader a daily excerpt from Christians at the Border, a scripture on the same theme, a provocative question, and a prayer along small group resources including a story-based group organizing model, worship suggestions, stimulating discussion questions, and action ideas.

• Justice for our Neighbors (UMC)
• First Friends of NJ/NY