Peoples People Side with Immigrant Neighbors

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 — Rev. Carin Bringelson and members of Peoples Church gathered with 100 other community members to support Escucha Mi Voz at the federal building in Cedar Rapids.

They delivered 2,600 petition signatures and a simple demand: stop funding ICE and attacking free speech and religious liberty.

Shared in a recent Escucha Mi Voz newsletter, here are two more opportunities to get out and support our immigrant neighbors:

1. Songs and Solidarity, Monday, April 6 at 6:30pm

   St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
   1340 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States, 52403
   Facebook event page

2. Protective Accompaniment, Tuesday, April 7 at 7:30am

Cedar Rapids ICE Office
3351 Square D Dr SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
RSVP here

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Wondering about this social action and how it started?

• Read this article posted by Iowa’s News Now about Wednesday’s action.

• Watch this KWWL news report about Wednesday’s action.

• Read this PCUU blog post about the letter sent to Rep. Ashely Hinson calling for a meeting.

• Sign the petition to protect our Immigrant Neighbors.

Rev. Carin and Peoples people at the federal building!