Clergy Lead Thousands in Immigrants’ Rights March in Denver

Faith Leaders call for action from political leaders

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

DENVER – Thousands of immigrants’ rights advocates will gather at Rude Park Thursday morning at 9 am for “We Are America” – a march and rally featuring the state clergy coalition We Believe Colorado and national religious leaders dedicated to just and moral immigration reform.

With the Democratic Convention ongoing in Denver, and the Republican Convention next week, the faith community is calling for just immigration reform to be a centerpiece of the moral agenda.

The event will feature interfaith prayer and a performance by Agape International Choir, visiting from Los Angeles for the Democratic National Convention. A police escort will accompany participants on a one-mile march down Colfax Blvd to La Alma/Lincoln Park.

The march will culminate in a rally at 11:30 at Lincoln Park, where a diverse group of prominent faith leaders will speak and pray for the immigrant community and for just and moral immigration reform. As the election looms, now is the time for a faithful witness on this common good issue.

WHAT: Thousands march and rally for immigrants’ rights in Colorado and across the country.

WHERE: Start at Rude Park (Howard Place and Colfax), marching down Colfax to La Alma/Lincoln Park.

WHO: Rev. Butch Montoya, HS Power and Light
Imam A. Rahim Ali, Northeast Denver Islamic Center
Father Bernie Schmitz, Catholic Archdiocese of Denver
Rev. Adam Taylor, Sojourners/Call To Renewal
Rev. Ron Stief, Faith in Public Life
Dr. Michael Beckwith, Agape Spiritual Center

WHEN: 9 am at Rude Park, arriving at La Alma/Lincoln Park 11:30 am.

Media note: GREAT VISUALS: Marchers will have signs and banners.

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CONTACT: Becky Vanderslice, 303-571-7955