When Fear Rises, Churches Can Respond with Stability.
In uncertain times, many people feel concern about immigration.
Some feel fear.
Some feel frustration.
Many simply wonder what they can responsibly do.
Steady Presence is a comprehensive guide designed by Migros Aid to equip churches and volunteers to provide lawful, stable, and dignified support to refugee families navigating immigration uncertainty.
This is not about political activism.
This is about pastoral responsibility.
This is about being the presence of Christ in our communities.
The Church Is Not Congress.
The local church does not write legislation or enforce immigration policy.
But it does shepherd people. It does exist to be salt and light in our communities.
Instead of asking:
“What do we think about immigration policy?”
We ask:
“How do we stabilize families entrusted to us?”
That shift changes everything.
What This Guide Covers
The Steady Presence framework includes:
1️⃣ Emergency Preparedness Framework
Preparedness reduces fear and protects families.
Learn how to help families organize documents, connect to trusted attorneys, and prepare child guardianship plans.
2️⃣ Rapid Response Structure
What to do — calmly and lawfully — if detention occurs.
3️⃣ Legal Documentation & Renewal Support
How to help families track work authorization renewals and avoid preventable crises.
4️⃣ Financial Stability & Education
How Migros Aid’s Refugee Stability Fund, budgeting workshops, and savings coaching strengthen families.
5️⃣ Child & Family Preparedness
Protecting children through emergency contacts, guardianship planning, and document organization.
6️⃣ Emotional & Spiritual Stability
Why consistent presence reduces fear more than reaction.
7️⃣ Clear Boundaries
What this does NOT involve:
Not political campaigning
Not confrontation
Not giving legal advice
Not interfering with authorities
This is structured, lawful, steady support.
Who This Is For
✔️ Individual volunteers
✔️ Church leaders
✔️ Pastors and elders
✔️ Ministry teams
✔️ Concerned members who want clarity
You may not control national policy.
But you can reduce fear in one home.
Protect one child.
Strengthen one family.
📥 Download the Full Steady Presence Guide
Get the comprehensive PDF with:
Theological grounding
Historical perspective
Detailed implementation steps
Emergency protocols
Leadership reflection questions
Frequently asked questions
Practical next steps
CONTACT US HERE TO GET THE 12-PAGE GUIDE
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