“How are we being called to act in the world right now? What are you going to do so that you aren’t so overwhelmed by the burning that you see in the world, that you are immobilized and not sure what to do next? Below are tangible, meaningful, and local actions you can do right now around issues of immigrant justice.” -Rev. Emily Brewer, May 17, 2026. Watch Rev. Brewer’s sermon on YouTube.
ACT
Carry a whistle with you and read these instructions on how to use your whistle, and what to do when you hear a whistle in your neighborhood. You can pick up a whistle at the church office on Sunday mornings.
ADVOCATE
Sign a letter and send it to Governor Hochul encouraging her to sign the New York 4 All bill into law to prohibit law enforcement from colluding with ICE in New York. You can download a pdf of the letter to print, sign and mail to the address below.
OR Submit your message online through the New York State Governor Contact Form. Feel free to use language from the letter.
Send physical letters to:
The Honorable Kathy Hochul
Governor of New York State
NYS State Capitol Building
Albany, NY 12224
Or you can call Gov. Hochul’s office at 518-474-8390 and leave a message. Click Here for a Script.
SHARE
The LAPC Social Justice Committee is partnering with the group Fort Greene / Clinton Hill Mutual Aid to provide diapers and wipes to immigrant families. Drop-off donations on Sunday mornings at the church office (size 4 & 5 diapers are especially needed). This is an ongoing need. If you are not local but still want to share in this effort, arrange for diapers to be delivered to the church and we’ll include them in the monthly distribution. Shipping address: Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church, 85 South Oxford Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217
PREPARE
For information about your rights when interacting with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents (as well as information to support people during and after a detention) download a Deportation Defense Manual from Make the Road New York.
PRAY
Journeying God, Migrant Christ, Border-Crossing Spirit:
Protect all who live in fear of being detained or deported by ICE. Grant conviction to all who have the ability to advocate for an end to this terror. Transform us so that our laws, policy, and culture reflect the truth that we are one in you. Journey with us until the safety, freedom, and dignity of all your children is made real in all the Earth. Amen.
