"Universidad Popular, a civic organization in North County San Diego, sponsored the event, called the Posada Comunitaria, with a local church, Restoration Abbey. It's the third time they've held the event in San Marcos, but this year the festivities took place against a backdrop of apprehension as immigration enforcement has ramped up under the Trump administration. The procession, or posada, traditionally reenacts the pilgrimage of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem before the birth of Christ."
"The event places the advent story in a modern context, said Alex Aguas, a priest with Restoration Abbey, which assists asylum seekers. "The practice of the Posada really invites people to think about 'what does it mean to be rejected?'" he said. "Or 'what does it mean to be on the margins and looking for sanctuary and shelter at this time?' We also just get to have the opportunity to celebrate.""
Community members in San Marcos held a Posada Comunitaria procession through a largely low-income, Latino neighborhood, reenacting Mary and Joseph's pilgrimage. Universidad Popular and Restoration Abbey sponsored the event and provided support to asylum seekers. Organizers prepared trays of tamales and refreshments while also organizing volunteers to monitor for ICE activity. San Marcos Councilmember Maria Nuñez said residents are on high alert and will notify others if immigration agents appear. Priests and volunteers framed the posada as a reflection on rejection, marginalization, and the search for sanctuary, while preserving opportunities for celebration.
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