The Case for Asylum in These Less Than United States
(Common Dreams) In late March, I sat in the gallery of the Supreme Court for the first time in my life. Throughout my 30 years of grassroots anti-poverty work, I’ve joined countless protests and vigils outside the Court. In 2018, I was even arrested and held in detention for praying on its palatial steps.
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On Friday, our first season of Survival Revivals culminated at Deliverance Temple in Alton, Illinois. From group discussions on faith, community, and belonging to a taillight clinic and resource fair, Alton demonstrated what it means to build beloved community.
A highlight of this gathering was building the longest community table in Alton’s history. Churches and community members brought salads, macaroni and cheese, sandwiches, pot roast, fried chicken, corn, brownies, drinks and more to share with one another. The table symbolized the revival’s commitment: neighbors showing up for neighbors, building power by meeting needs and connecting with new people, to be stronger together in these times. The day culminated with a screening of a documentary featuring Jes, a formerly unhoused resident who is now leading recovery efforts among the unhoused community.
When this community was asked, “Why are you hosting a survival revival in a church? This is clearly political,” Pastor Charles Burton replied, “Because this work is sacred. Feeding the hungry is sacred. Healing the sick is sacred. Welcoming the stranger is sacred. Buiding the beloved community sacred.”
It is also the way forward.
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