# Preparing Room: Mercy, Immigration, and the Quiet Defiance That Saves Lives

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Podcast: [Means of Grace](https://stenobird.com/podcast/means-of-grace-254026)
Published: 2025-12-10T17:33:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the Means of Grace podcast, Rev. Dr. Luke Edwards reflect on the importance of being present for the vulnerable, particularly immigrants facing legal and social challenges. They discuss the launch of the Immigrant Ministry Crisis Fund by the Western North Carolina Conference, aimed at providing support to immigrant families in need. The conversation emphasizes the role of the church in advocating for justice, offering compassion, and creating a welcoming community for those in distress. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to engage in meaningful support and accompaniment of their immigrant neighbors. Show Notes: WNCC Immigrant Ministry Crisis Fund Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits Contributes $100,000 to Support Immigrant Ministry Crisis Fund The Listening Church

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