Preparing Wisely & Staying Grounded
Preparation can help reduce fear and protect dignity. The resources on this page support thoughtful planning, reliable information, and practices that help individuals and congregations remain calm, grounded, and attentive to one another in times of uncertainty.
Family & Personal Preparedness
Family Preparedness Plan & Organizing Important Documents (ILRC)
Step-by-step guidance to help individuals and families prepare thoughtfully, including planning for children, identifying trusted contacts, and organizing important personal and family documents.
Languages: Available in multiple languages
🔗 ILRC Family Preparedness Plan
Create an Emergency Plan (We Have Rights)
A step-by-step planning tool designed to help families prepare thoughtfully and calmly, with an emphasis on safety, communication, and care for loved ones.
Languages: English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Mandarin, Haitian Creole, Russian, Urdu
Staying Informed & Avoiding Misinformation
In times of heightened concern, accurate information matters. These resources are offered to help individuals and congregations verify reports, avoid spreading misinformation, and respond thoughtfully rather than reactively.
Real or Rumor: Verifying Reports of Immigration Enforcement
Guidance on how to pause, check sources, and verify information before sharing reports of immigration enforcement activity, especially on social media or through word of mouth.
Languages: English and Spanish
🔗 How to Verify Online Reports of Ice Raids
Filming Immigration Enforcement: Safety & Responsibility Tips
Practical considerations for documenting encounters responsibly, including safety, consent, and when sharing information may cause harm rather than help.
Languages: English and Spanish
🔗 Filming Encounters with Immigration Enforcement
Eyes on ICE
A project focused on responsible documentation and reporting of immigration enforcement, offering guidance on how information is collected, verified, and shared ethically.
🔗 Checklist: Sharing Videos of Immigration Enforcement
Not all information circulating online is accurate or helpful. Taking time to verify reports and consider the impact of sharing can help protect individuals, families, and communities.
Staying Grounded in Faith & Community
In uncertain times, staying grounded in faith and community helps us respond with wisdom rather than fear. These practices and reflections are offered to support prayerful presence, mutual care, and attentiveness to one another.
Growing Together
Practical spiritual disciplines and practices designed to support individuals and families as they grow in faith,cultivate resilience, and remain grounded in everyday life.
🔗 Growing Together: Spiritual Practices
Intergenerational Resources
Tools and ideas for faith formation and community building across all ages, encouraging connection, care, and shared practices within families and congregations.
🔗 Intergenerational Resources for Faith Formation
Practices for Staying Grounded
Simple practices such as prayer, breathing, Scripture reading, and moments of silence can help center the body and spirit, especially when emotions feel heightened.
Staying Connected to Community
Staying grounded often happens in relationship. Reaching out to trusted friends, family members, pastors, or faith communities can provide support, perspective, and care in challenging moments.
Grounding practices look different for each person. We encourage individuals and congregations to engage these practices in ways that feel meaningful, safe, and life-giving.