Playing the Immigration Board Game at Aldersgate UMC Adult Sunday School Class

On July 12 I traveled to Aldersgate UMC in Lincoln to talk in worship and visit an adult Sunday school class. The topic of the class discussion was a "Culture of Hate," and I had the wonderful opportunity to discuss immigration issues. The video above was taken while the group played an immigration board game, a game created from interviews with hundreds of immigrants in the Northwestern United States, and specifically the board game details the complexity, difficulty, and brokenness of our immigration system. Beyond the board game, the class had a discussion about the facts of immigration, United Methodist policies toward immigration, and lastly the group discussed different stories (or outlooks) on immigration.These different stories served to facillitate discussion about the issues at play, and helped us understand our many preconceived notions of immigration in our culture. In conclusion we discussed ways for the class to get involved in advocating for meaningful immigration reform that is just and humane, and in the mean time got to share some cookies, coffee, and light-hearted conversation. It was a great experience, and I thank Aldersgate for the time and place to have such an important discussion about such an important issue. Do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God!