Get involved

Join the sacred conversation

God is already present and active among the detained. We are simply called to show up alongside them. Here is how you can be part of this ministry.

Whether you are a congregation, a pastor, a seminarian, or an individual who feels called — there is a place for you here. This work requires consistent, long-term presence. We are not looking for one-time volunteers. We are building a community of accompaniment.

Ways to get involved

Become a visitor

Train to visit detained individuals at the Northwest ICE Processing Center. Volunteers undergo specialized ecumenical training and commit to regular, sustained presence — holding space for prayer, listening, and relationship.

Express interest

Join the Grief Circle

The Grief Circle, led by Rachel Pierre, provides trauma-informed accompaniment for detained women. If you have a background in pastoral care, counseling, or trauma-informed ministry, we want to hear from you.

Learn more

Bring your congregation

Is your congregation part of the Southwestern Washington Synod? We are building a cross-section of mainline church volunteers. Talk to your pastor about how your community can join the network.

Connect your congregation

Advocate

Add your voice to calls for humane immigration policy and the end of family separation. We equip faith communities to speak clearly, write letters, and show up in the halls of power.

Take action

What to expect

All volunteers undergo specialized ecumenical training before entering the facility. This training covers trauma-informed accompaniment, the theology of presence, and the specific context of immigration detention.

We ask for a sustained commitment — not a one-time visit. The ministry of accompaniment is built on trust, and trust is built over time. We will walk with you as you walk with the detained.

Ready to take the next step?

Fill out the form below and someone from the network will be in touch. We welcome individuals, congregations, and organizations who share our commitment to radical, borderless hospitality.