The National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA (NCC) adds its voice “in opposition to the cruel separation of families.” In a statement, the NCC calls “on the United States government to reunite children with their families and to establish a humane and just system to assist those seeking asylum and refuge in our nation.”
The ELCA is one of 38 member communions of the NCC.
Read the statement here.
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