Riverside Weekly Actions | June 11, 2026

Respond Prayerfully

In moments when the world feels unsteady and chaos swirls around us, the words of Psalm 46 offer a steady anchor: “Be still, and know that I am God.” Stillness is the sacred act of remembering who holds us when everything else feels uncertain; when everything feels chaotic. Prayer invites us to pause, breathe, and place our fears into God’s hands. It grounds us in a deeper truth: that God is present amid the storm, comforting us and strengthening us. When anxiety clamors for our attention, prayer helps us listen instead for the quiet voice of hope, courage, and peace. Stillness and prayer helps us respond with prayerful action.

Updates on Delaney Hall

 

A new letter from the women’s unit who are striking was released this past week. You can read it here: “We Demand Justice”: A Letter from Women Detained At Delaney Hall

 

Follow Cosecha NJ for more info: Cosecha New Jersey (@cosechanj) • Instagram photos and videos

 

Before taking any action, we encourage you to read the letters posted by our siblings detained on hunger strike and labor strike:

 

1. https://www.lahuelga.com/elgrito

2. https://www.lahuelga.com/comunicado

3. https://www.lahuelga.com/sos

4. https://www.lahuelga.com/freedom

 

How you can take action/more to read:
Tell your member of Congress to REJECT money from ICE corporate contractors: No Palantir Blood Money! https://secure.ngpvan.com/IiMV979luE64JjD2dVRCnA2

 

DONATE to support the First Friends Bond Fund to help detainees win release: BOND FUND https://firstfriendsnjny.org/bondfund/

Check out this Delaney Hall toolkit to get up to date information on how you can help: bit.ly/from-delaney

Wednesday June 17, Faith Summit on Immigration and Climate Justice



Join GreenFaith, Riverside Church, and faith leaders, organizers, and community members as we explore the connections between climate change, migration, racial justice, and economic inequality; hear from frontline leaders; and help build New York City’s multi-faith leadership in the Covenant for Our Future campaign, a multi-faith effort to repeal HR1.

 

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR1) has dramatically increased funding for ICE while slashing support for climate action, clean energy, green jobs, and other investments that help communities thrive. It is an immoral law, and it must not stand.

 

As people of faith, we know our nation must invest in dignity, justice, and a livable future, not division, detention, and environmental destruction. Recent events at Delaney Hall have highlighted the growing threats facing immigrant communities throughout our region, while climate change continues to drive displacement and deepen inequality globally and here in New York City.

 

Join us as we hear from frontline leaders, prepare for Covenant’s National Week of Action this August, strengthen the movement to repeal HR1, and advance policies that protect the dignity of migrants, safeguard creation, and build a just future for all.

 

We are almost at capacity so RSVP now to save your spot at the summit: The Earth Cries Out: A Faith Summit on Immigration + Climate Justice Tickets, Wednesday, June 17  •  9 AM – 5 PM | Eventbrite