On Sunday, a group from Vine Street will be traveling to Tucson, AZ for an immersion trip.
Participants are Dair Grubb, Meda Miller, Liam Dixon, Quinn Moseley, Calin Trabue, Margie Quinn and Jeff Miller.
The trip is planned and coordinated by Be the Neighbor, a ministry affiliated with the Disciples of Christ and the United Church of Christ; Allison Lanza, a former Vine Street intern, is one of the founders and co-directors.
“Tucson, Arizona is 60 miles from the border of Mexico. … Groups have the opportunity to explore what loving and welcoming our neighbors looks like through interactive experiences dedicated to growing your understanding around immigration, refugees, and persons seeking asylum. Weekly opportunities include desert walks, humanitarian aid, preparing and serving meals, building projects, learning about the immigration process, activism and advocacy. … Each day includes a morning gathering with a biblical reflection and videos to learn more about immigration and the partner organizations for the day, hands-on activities with non-profits, connect time and free time. Connect time is our justice based curriculum that will help your group connect what you are doing on your trip with how your will put your faith into action in new ways with immigrants when you return home.” —from the trip description
Your gifts to Vine Street and the generosity of leaders like Jeff Miller make transformative experiences like this possible. Thank you!
During the summer, Vine Street is hosting groups who come to Nashville with Be the Neighbor to explore homelessness and housing.