Rev. Nelson Rabell-González, pastor of Iglesia Luterana Santa María Peregrina, courageously supports undocumented migrants during Día de la Candelaria. With the return of strict immigration policies under the Trump administration, he affirms his commitment to providing sanctuary and advocating for his congregation. Citing Jesus as a migrant, he urges his church to stand against fear and offer unwavering protection, despite the heightened risks of enforcement actions near worship sites. He openly debates the difficult decision between advocating for migrants and retreating into silence, showing his resolve to support those in need.
"Cueste lo que cueste," he said at the Feb. 2 service. No matter the cost. The promise of protection is much harder to provide now that Donald Trump has returned to the White House.
"The fear will not beat us," he said in Spanish. Then, the congregation began to sing. "The whole church is standing up to fight for you, the migrant community," he said.
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