SOCIAL JUSTICE

Westhope Presbyterian Church welcomes people of all faiths or no faith, people of every color, gender identity, sexual orientation or status. We strive to dismantle structural racism and systemic oppression of the poor and marginalized.

We invite you to join us in standing up to the unjust agenda of greed, racism, violence, and division. We stand in solidarity with workers, immigrants, BIPOC, LGBTQIAA+, families, the earth and all people for dignity, safety, equity, civil and human rights. We stand for love and compassion as the heart of social justice.

UPCOMING EVENTS

A dark blue background with the message in red, white, and blue text, saying 'We stand with immigrants. Keep families together,' accompanied by three red hearts.

SOCIAL JUSTICE CAFÉ
Rooted in faith, called to justice.

1st and 3rd Wednesdays | Online 3pm
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A group of people at a protest or rally, holding signs that read "Happy MayDay," "Good People Stay Silent," and other messages. One person is dressed in a pink flamingo costume, smiling and holding a sign. There is a white dog on a leash, and the scene is outdoors on a sunny day.

MORAL MONDAYS

3:30 PM NEW! Civic Academy Livecast
4 PM Sign Making
4:30 PM Demonstration on Saratoga Ave

Join us for Moral Mondays, a local witness rooted in the national moral fusion movement, calling people of every faith, and none, to stand publicly for the poor, the marginalized, the immigrant, and moral public policy. Westhope brings that witness home: whether you come from a faith tradition, a secular ethical commitment, or simply a shared belief that our neighbors deserve better, join us in front of Westhope on Saratoga Avenue on the second Monday of the month for a peaceful street demonstration of prayer, presence, and public moral voice.

RESOURCES

CIVIL RIGHTS HIGHLIGHT

WHAT IS A JUDICIAL WARRANT, ANYWAYS?

Government officials must have your permission OR a court warrant – a document signed by a judge – before they can enter your home or areas designated at a business as private. Learn more here or download these examples:

Comparison of two legal documents titled 'Judicial Warrants v. Immigration Warrants'. The left document is a search and seizure warrant issued by a U.S. district court in California, dated April 25, 2011, signed by a judge and magistrate judge. The right document is an immigration warrant of removal/deportation issued by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and indicates the subject is to be deported from the United States. The image includes red annotations pointing out the documents' features, asking questions about their current validity and signatures, and emphasizing visual cues that identify the immigration warrant.
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A legal document titled 'Judicial Subpoenas v. Immigration Subpoenas' with annotations pointing out key sections including 'District Court', 'Immigration Enforcement Subpoena', signature lines, and official seals. Red arrows and comments question if the document is directed to the viewer, specify what documents are being sought, if signed by a court clerk, and identify the document as an immigration subpoena.
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Learn more about how to prepare for ICE showing up at the workplace. Download signs to designate private spaces here.