Christian Leaders Support our Immigrant Neighbors

Statements of Faith Leaders in Support our Immigrant Neighbors

Add Your Name to Our Open Letter: We're calling on Governor Bill Lee and Ryan Hubbard (Tennessee's Immigration Enforcement Officer) to love their immigrant neighbors as Jesus calls all of us to do.

Some of our faith leaders include:

Rev. C. Don Jones, United Methodist Church

Rev. Brandon Berg, United Methodist Church

Rev. Shelby Slowey, South End United Methodist Church, Nashville, TN

Rev. Joy Warren, Cumberland Presbyterian Church 

Chaplain Dahron Johnson, United Church of Christ

Rev. Chris Warren, Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Rev. Wesley King, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Rev Julian Gordy, ELCA Southeastern Synod

Rev. Laura Becker, Presbyterian Church (USA)

Rev. Ella Clay, Historic First Community Church 

Rev. Laura Bogle, Unitarian Universalist

Rev. Travis Meier, Pastor of First Lutheran Church Nashville (ELCA)

Rev. Eric Mayle, Pastor of Edgehill United Methodist Church

Jeff Roberts, Minister to Families - St. John’s United Methodist Church, Memphis

Rev. Matt Steinhauer, ELCA Southeastern Synod

Rev. Tonya Barnette, Church of the Savior UCC 

Rev. Anne-Marie Zanzal, United Church of Chris

Rev. John Gill, United Church of Christ

Rev. Dr. Donna K. Whitney, Metropolitan Interdenominational Church, Nashville

Rev. Cherie A. Booker, Metropolitan Interdenominational Church, Nashville, TN

Rev. Christopher F. Davis, New Wineskins Fellowship, Nashville, TN

Rev Frank Davis 

Rev. Allison Bright, First Christian Church (DOC)

Rev. Brandon Baxter, Pastor of East End UMC

Rev. Stacey Harwell-Dye, Pastor of Mercy and Justice, West End UMC

Rev. Will McLeane, Pastor of Spiritual Formation, West End UMC

Rev Lora Jean Gowan, Pastor of St. John’s United Methodist Church in Memphis

Rev. Shannon Baxter, Jr., Pastor of Congregational Connection, West End UMC

Rev. Dr. Sara J. Hughes, Trinity Presbyterian Church, Nashville, TN

Rev. Lisa Cook, Sacred Sparks Ministry (Cumberland Presbyterian Church)

Rev. Kelli X, Senior Pastor, The Village Church (Christian Church Disciples of Christ)

Rev. Dr. Melvin W. Wright, Pastor Bethany Baptist Church

Rev. Liza Hawkins, Memorial Lutheran (ELCA) Nashville

Rev. Robin Lovett-Owen, Christ Lutheran (ELCA) Nashville

Rev. Lisa Oliver, Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Rev. Micah Watson, Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Rev. Tammy Bryant, For His Glory Ministry

Rev. Dr. Judy Cummings, Retired Pastor, Christian Church, (DOC)

Rev. Denise Gyauch, Greater Nashville Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Rev. Claire Harris Kramer, LMSW, Presbyterian Church, U.S.A.

Rev. Danny Bryant, St. Mary of Bethany Parish (Anglican Free Communion)

Rev. Josh Scott, GracePointe Church, Nashville 

Rev. Dr. Katina Sharp, Powell Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), Powell, TN

Rev Ingrid McIntyre, Pastor of Glencliff United Methodist Church

Rev. Joy Warren, Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Most of us would move heaven and earth to provide for our loved ones, whether we’re born here or have made America our home and this harmful immigration agenda from President Trump and Governor Lee only serves to spread fear and sow division in communities who are already vulnerable and scared. President Trump's attacks on individual faith leaders and denominational bodies must stop! Millions of people of faith in this country share values of care and concern for the immigrant, for the disenfranchised, and for the ability to offer safe space for those under threat. From our places of worship to our homes to our vehicles, we are sanctuaries!"