AMMPARO
In a holistic, whole church commitment by the ELCA, as a church in the world, AMMPARO was envisioned to accompany children today and in the future who are forced to flee their communities because of complex and interrelated reasons, including chronic violence, poverty, environmental displacement and lack of opportunities in El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala. Explore the resources below.
AMMPARO Briefing Points
How AMMPARO started, our strategy and background issues.
AMMPARO Executive Summary
Includes an introduction, the call to the church for engagement, background information and a strategy.
AMMPARO Brief Summary
Includes an introduction, the call to the church for engagement, background information and a strategy.
AMMPARO Global
Includes the AMMPARO Global summary
AMMPARO Words Create Worlds
AMMPARO bookmark Traditional Chinese
AMMPARO bookmark Traditional Chinese
DownloadAMMPARO bookmark Simplified Chinese
AMMPARO bookmark Simplified Chinese
DownloadBible Study on Refugees and Migrants
Bible Study on Refugees and Migrants
DownloadIntroduction to the 40-day Bible and Prayer Challenge and the AMMPARO Scripture Bookmark
Introduction to the 40-day Bible and Prayer Challenge and the AMMPARO Scripture Bookmark
DownloadAMMPARO Bookmark - Lenten Bible Study
40 Days of Scripture & Prayer
AMMPARO Bookmark - Lenten Bible Study
DownloadAMMPARO Lent Devotional Reflections - Tapestry
AMMPARO Lent Devotional Reflections - Tapestry
DownloadBridging Youth to Youth
AMMPARO Youth Group Curriculum
Bridging Youth to Youth: Module 1
AMMPARO Youth Group Curriculum
Bridging Youth to Youth: Module 1
DownloadBridging Youth to Youth: Module 2
AMMPARO Youth Group Curriculum
Bridging Youth to Youth: Module 2
DownloadBridging Youth to Youth: Module 3
AMMPARO Youth Group Curriculum
Bridging Youth to Youth: Module 3
DownloadMigrant Journey
The migrant journey is an interactive experience to learn about the factors driving people to flee their homes and seek refuge in the U.S.
40 stories for the 40 Day Bible and Prayer Challenge
40 stories for the 40 Day Bible and Prayer Challenge
DownloadWhat Part of Legal Immigration Don’t you Understand?
Presentation
What Part of Legal Immigration Don’t you Understand?
DownloadWhat Part of Legal Immigration Don’t you Understand?
Infographic, used with permission.
What Part of Legal Immigration Don’t you Understand?
DownloadFederal Contact Sheet for Immigration Case Issues
LIRS KIND WRC
Federal Contact Sheet for Immigration Case Issues
DownloadAMMPARO Know Your Rights Home
Know Your Rights: If ICE Visits Your Home
AMMPARO Know Your Rights Public
Know Your Rights: If ICE Stops You in Public
AMMPARO Know Your Rights Work
Know Your Rights: If ICE Comes to Your Work Place
AMMPARO: a call to welcome, February 2017
AMMPARO: a call to welcome, February 2017
DownloadSee Jesus in the face of the other, November 2016
See Jesus in the face of the other, November 2016
DownloadAMMPARO Action Guide
Here are nine ways to be involved.
AMMPARO Action Guide (Spanish)
Here are nine ways to be involved.
AMMPARO Guardian Angels Program
ELCA Guardian Angels Program for Unaccompanied and Migrant Children
AMMPARO Welcoming Congregations
Welcoming migrant children and families
AMMPARO Video Conversation Guide
Includes discussion questions and information on how to get involved.
AMMPARO Video Conversation Guide
DownloadAMMPARO Workshop Template
How to conduct a workshop in your synod or congregation.
AMMPARO Workshop PowerPoint
How to conduct a workshop in your synod or congregation.
Template Letter to Congress on Migration
A letter for Congress to protect Dreamers without harm to others.
Template Letter to Congress on Migration
DownloadAMMPARO Advocacy Priorities
An English and Spanish advocacy priorities resource developed by the AMMPARO network.
AMMPARO Advocacy Priorities (Summary)
A summary of an English and Spanish advocacy priorities resource developed by the AMMPARO network.
AMMPARO Advocacy Priorities (Summary)
DownloadAddressing forced displacement in Central America through advocacy
A guide to addressing forced displacement in Central America through advocacy
Addressing forced displacement in Central America through advocacy
DownloadFrom Ministry to Advocacy
A guide to advocacy after visiting Lutheran Churches in Central America & Mexico.
Estudios Biblicos at y Migración
Estudios Biblicos at y Migración
DownloadAMMPARO Principios para Incidencia Politica
AMMPARO Principios para Incidencia Politica
DownloadLas Palabras Crean Mundos
Hoja Sobre Contactos Federales de Migracion
LIRS KIND WRC
Hoja Sobre Contactos Federales de Migracion
DownloadReflecciones Devocionales
Lent Devotional Reflections Tapestry
Conozca Sus Derechos en Casa
Know your rights - home (in Spanish)
Conozca Sus Derechos Publicas
Know your rights - public (in Spanish)
Conozca Sus Derechos en Su Trabajo
Know your rights - work (in Spanish)
Conozca Sus Derechos en Su Trabajo
DownloadSeparador 40 Versiculo de Biblia
40 Days of Scripture & Prayer
Separador 40 Versiculo de Biblia
Download40 Cuentos
40 Stories for the 40 Day Bible and Prayer Challenge
Guia de Accion AMMPARO
Here are nine ways to be involved.
Puntos Clave AMMPARO
How AMMPARO started, our strategy and background issues.
Resumen Ejecutivo AMMPARO
Includes an introduction, the call to the church for engagement, background information and a strategy.
Resumen Ejecutiva Breve AMMPARO
Includes an introduction, the call to the church for engagement, background information and a strategy.
Programa Angeles de la Guarda
ELCA Guardian Angels Program for Unaccompanied and Migrant Children
Congregaciones de Acogida AMMPARO
Welcoming migrant children and families
Congregaciones de Acogida AMMPARO
DownloadGuia de Conversacion del Videos
Includes discussion questions and information on how to get involved.
Taller AMMPARO
How to conduct a workshop in your synod or congregation.
Taller PowerPoint AMMPARO
How to conduct a workshop in your synod or congregation.
ELCA Sanctuary Discernment Guide
A Guide for Congregations to Engage in Ministry with Migrants and Work Toward Immigrant Justice.
ELCA Sanctuary Discernment Guide
DownloadAMMPARO Basics for Congregations
What to do if someone shows up at your congregation and asks for sanctuary?
AMMPARO Basics for Congregations
DownloadLegislative Updates
From the 2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly. Legislative Update 8.7.19, Assembly Action CA19.03.11
Sanctuary Talking Points ESP
Sanctuary Talking Points-doc
Additional AMMPARO resources from ELCA partners
Additional AMMPARO resources from ELCA partners
DownloadResponses from ELCA synod bishops
Responses from ELCA synod bishops
DownloadCommitted to Justice Poster ENG
Committed to Justice Poster ESP
Committed to Justice Sign ENG
Committed to Justice Sign ESP
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