This resolution was passed at the June 29, 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Congregation.

WHEREAS, immigrants, past and present, contribute to the strength and vitality of our Columbia Gorge community; and

WHEREAS, many in our community are living in fear as a result of heightened levels of anti-immigrant policies and practices promoted by national leaders; and

WHEREAS, we recognize that Japanese Americans once thrived in this community, and were also the victims of fear, forced dislocation, unjust imprisonment, and violence; and

WHEREAS, with the exception of Native Americans and African American victims of slavery, we are all immigrants; and 

WHEREAS, the UUSC (Unitarian Universalist Service Committee) was founded to help Jews escape the crushing authoritarianism of Nazi Germany, to save lives, and to show the world that no human being is expendable. Nearly 80 years later, we are still fighting to ensure that all people—including immigrants who are targeted and terrorized by the current administration—are treated with the dignity and respect that they deserve;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY MCUUF, that we support the “We are Immigrants – Somos Inmigrantes” campaign to defend the dignity, safety, and well-being of all of our hardworking, law-abiding immigrants and encourage our members to  display “Somos Inmigrantes” signs as a symbol of support for our immigrant-friendly community where everyone has an opportunity to thrive.  We also encourage our members to look for opportunities to engage with other community members to educate them about the current situation for immigrants.