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The Council for Racial and Ethnic Ministries (COREM) has expressed appreciation to the United Church of Christ (UCC) for its support of a recent General Synod resolution. The resolution, titled “Calling The United Church of Christ to Oppose the 2025 Immigration Rollbacks and Support Immigrants, Refugees, and Pacific Island Communities, while Amplifying Antiracist Work On Behalf of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in Response to the Current Socio-Political Backlash,” was passed with significant backing from church members.
In a letter addressed to the UCC, COREM and other affiliated ministries acknowledged the importance of this decision during what they described as a period marked by increased hostility toward immigrants, refugees, and communities of color. The letter stated: "On behalf of the member ministries on the Council for Racial and Ethnic Ministries (COREM), we offer our deep thanks to the wider United Church of Christ for the thoughtful consideration and overwhelming support of our Resolution of Witness: 'Calling The United Church of Christ to Oppose the 2025 Immigration Rollbacks and Support Immigrants, Refugees, and Pacific Island Communities, while Amplifying Antiracist Work On Behalf of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in Response to the Current Socio-Political Backlash.'"
The statement continued: "In this moment of rising political and social hostility toward immigrants, refugees, and communities of color, your vote affirms our shared covenant to resist systems of oppression and to walk boldly in solidarity with those who are most vulnerable. The adoption of this resolution is not simply a gesture, it is a call to act, to speak, and to live out our faith with courage and clarity."
COREM also recognized local churches, conferences, and community leaders who have contributed through their advocacy efforts. According to their message: "We are especially grateful for the witness of local churches, conferences, and community leaders who continue to embody the radical hospitality and justice-centered gospel that grounds our collective identity. Your support strengthens our resolve to keep showing up, for immigrant families, for Indigenous sovereignty, for Black liberation, and for all communities facing targeted harm."
The letter concluded with gratitude toward all involved: "Thank you for saying yes to a Church that refuses to be silent in the face of injustice. Together we remain committed to building a future where every person is seen valued and free."
Organizations signing onto this expression included COREM itself as well as several related councils such as Council for American Indian Ministry; Ministers for Racial Social & Economic Justice; Pacific Islander & Asian American Ministries; Colectivo de UCC Latinx Ministries; United Black Christians; and United Samoan Ministries.
