UPDATED: August 20, 2023 at 8:20 AM PDT When they were asked to make a sanctuary banner for Bethany Lutheran Church in Long Beach in 2004, Reva and Rona Kramer said OK. No problem.

The sanctuary movement hasn't disappeared entirely, but the reality is the sanctuary has never been a long-term solution. And for people like Vizguerra, it was the only option they had to stay ...

With ICE operations ramping up across the country Christ Church Episcopal in Hudson has declared itself a sanctuary parish ...

Karpen, who has been senior pastor at St. Paul and St. Andrew for more than 40 years, said the church became a sanctuary during President Donald Trump's first term in office.

‘We will protect you’: Portland church maintains sanctuary for undocumented immigrants amid Trump’s crackdown By Joni Auden Land (OPB) Feb. 1, 2025 6 a.m.

Community members attend a meeting at Lake Street Church of Evanston on Jan. 27, 2025, with a multifaith coalition of clergy to support Evanston’s proclamation of sanctuary in the face of the ...

ROCHESTER — People of Hope Lutheran Church voted last week to become a sanctuary congregation for undocumented migrants, becoming the latest Christian congregation in Rochester to offer ...

Sep. 12—VALDOSTA — First Methodist Church of Valdosta, formerly known as First United Methodist Church of Valdosta, celebrated its sanctuary updates as its congregation held a reconsecration ...

Margaret Tyler has been attending First Presbyterian Church for over 50 years. Lately, she said she's been attending the evening service outside the sanctuary.