This June marked the one-year anniversary of the I.C.E. raid at Del Monte food processing plant in North Portland, which shocked the community and prompted action from the Oregon New Sanctuary Movement, along with several social justice groups in the region.  This year the Week of Action and Prayer, which occurred during the week of June 6^th to June 14^th, brought the community together to show continued support of the families affected by the raid.   

The Week of Action and Prayer began with faith communities reflecting and praying specifically for immigrants and their struggle. 

The first event was panel of speakers presented by the Portland Central America Solidarity Committee (PCASC), where the audience heard from immigrants and immigrant allies about issues related to immigration.     

A press conference and vigil were held at the Del Monte plant, calling attention to unfair working conditions and the broken immigration system currently in place.   

The next day, Augustana Lutheran Church hosted an interfaith service in which faith leaders reflected on how to respond to the ICE raids.  One of the affected Del Monte workers remarked on her experience being detained in the raid.  Following the service, a dinner was prepared by immigrants to show support for them in their continuing struggle.   

The final event of the week was a screening of a documentary named “Frozen Dreams,” which provided a testimonial of the people detained in the Del Monte raid and how their lives have been altered because of it. 

Week of Action and Prayer (WOAP) photos:   Members of CSAM after the interfaith service and dinner.Ruth Ventura and DeEtte Waleed (Bridgeport UCC) with Brandon.Sandy Cann from Augustana Lutheran Church and Ruth Ventura from Bridgeport UCC, helping serve dinner after the interfaith service.

Members of CSAM.

Rev. Mark Knutson of Austana Lutheran Church at the dinner that took place after the interfaith service.

Members of CSAM sing “Frozen Dreams” accompanied by Lolo Rivas and El Llanero Inmigrante.

Rev. Susan Leo from Bridgeport United Church of Christ.

Father Armando Lopez from Ascension Catholic Church speaks on the growing need to reach out to our immigrant brothers and sisters.

Rabbi Joey Wolf from Havurah Shalom leads a reflection.

WOAP Interfaith service at Augustana Lutheran Church.

Belinda “Santuario” and her baby Brandon.

Del Monte plant where the 2007 raid took place.

Rev. Kate Lore from First Unitarian Universalist Church of Portland thanks immigrant workers for all of their contributions to our community and nation.

Former Del Monte workers sing “Frozen Dreams,” a song about the ICE raid on the plant in 2007.

Alice Perry, from the American Friends Service Committee, demands an end to our nation’s broken immigration policies that criminalize immigrants. 

Margaret Butler, Executive Director of Portland Jobs with Justice, calls for worker solidarity amongst all workers.

Supporters at the WOAP press conference.

David Leslie, Executive Director of the Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, speaks on behalf of faith community’s support of immigrants.

Joanne McClarty from Journey Koinonia Catholic Community stands in solidarity with former Del Monte workers affected by the ICE raid.

Abdias Cortez, a former Del Monte worker, reads a statement on behalf of the Committee of Solidarity and and Mutual Support.

Eddie and Catherine Murphy from St. Andrew’s Catholic Church lead a song.

Bob Brown (far left) from Havurah Shalom stands with other immigrant allies.

ONSM volunteer Beth Poteet leads a moment of silence in remembrance of those detained at Del Monte.

Eddie and Catherine Murphy prepare a song during WOAP press conference.

Week of Action and Prayer Flyer

Faith Resources for Week of Prayer and Action

LET MY PEOPLE STAY  
All are invited to join in a week of remembrance on the anniversary of the Del Monte raid
June 6th - 14th, 2008June 6th - 8th: Special Prayers for Immigrants June 10th: 6 pm - One Year After Del Monte: Community Responses to ICE Raids
Presented by Portland Central America Solidarity Committee (PCASC)
St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, NE 9th and AlbertaJune 11th: 10:30 am - Vigil and Press Conference
Calling attention to unfair working conditions and our broken immigration system that terrorizes innocent people.
Del Monte plant, 9243 N Rivergate BlvdJune 12th: 6 pm - Interfaith Service and Dinner
Augustana Lutheran Church, 2710 NE 14th Ave.
Bus line #8, childcare provided
Interfaith Service:
Religious leaders reflect on faith responses to ICE raids
A woman detained at the Del Monte raid tells her story
Children of immigrants read their poetry; Music
Mexican Dinner:
Prepared by immigrants. Donations gratefully accepted to support immigrants in their struggle.June 14th: 4pm and 5:30pm - Screening of “Frozen Dreams”
A testimonial of the people detained at Del Monte and how their lives have been affected. Produced by Emiliana Aguilar and the Committee of Solidarity and Mutual Support CSAM.  James John Elementary School, 7439 N Charleston  $10 suggested donationPresented by Oregon New Sanctuary Movement, with Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition, Comite de Solidaridad y Apoyo Mutuo, Jobs with Justice, American Friends Service Committee, Portland Central America Solidarity Committee, Witness for Peace NW, Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, Bridgeport UCC, Zion UCC, the Jobs with Justice Faith-Labor Committee, CAUSA, Ascension Catholic Church, Peace and Social Concerns Committee of the Multnomah Friends Meeting, the Social Justice Council of the First Unitarian Church, Justice Commission of Ainsworth UCC, the Justice Witness Ministry Team of the Central Pacific Conference of the UCC, the Downtown Chapel Roman Catholic Parish, and Augustana Lutheran Church.