1. We need lawyers without immigration experience to do intake interviews at the Plymouth and the Bristol County (in North Dartmouth) jails. Interviews typically involve travel to the center, a 20-minute check-in process, and an hour with each respondent.   BIJAN has a detailed questionnaire prepared by immigration lawyers to fill out.  If needed, we can supply a language interpreter. Lawyers are not representing respondents but only take down information so that an immigration lawyer can evaluate the case. No immigration experience is necessary to complete these interviews. All lawyers must have a bar card in order to enter the jail.
2. We need lawyers with immigration experience to take on cases of people whose intake interviews are completed at Plymouth and Bristol. These lawyers must also have a bar card. If needed, we can supply a language interpreter. We are seeking pro bono or low bono lawyers. Since court outcomes are greatly improved when a person is represented by a lawyer, engaging an attorney is a high priority.  The Network has some funds to pay lawyers and pay for bond. Those funds are often combined with any money family members are able to provide.   

224th General Assembly Hands and Feet Service Opportunities: During GA 224 as part of the Office of the General Assembly’s Hands and Feet initiative, The Center: Mission Outside the Box will offer hands-on service opportunities. They will offer up to 4 service options, from 8:30-noon, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, June 22-26. Click here for more information and to register through March 6.

Interim Minister Position: The Presbytery of Barnet, Vermont is looking for an Interim Minister. Information about that position, as well as many more within the Presbytery of Boston and beyond, can be found on our website. Click here for more information.

Christmas Joy Webinar: The PC(USA) is offering their Christmas Joy Offering webinar for church leaders on Tuesday, November 26, at noon with a recording posted here shortly thereafter. They will share some background to the offering, unpack the theme, hear some of the life-changing impact it has had, and explore how you can get involved and promote the Offering with your church. Click here for the website to visit on Nov. 26 if you want to attend the live webinar.

Clinton Presbyterian Address Change: The Town of Clinton has re-designated their address to be 155 Chestnut Street instead of 175 Chestnut.

Jericho Walk every third Tuesday in Burlington: For over a year, on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 1:00 pm, the Burlington Area Clergy for Justice (BAC4J) has been sponsoring a Jericho Walk around the ICE Administration Office in Burlington, MA. Regardless of the weather, anywhere from 40-100 clergy and individuals from all faith traditions participate in the Walk. Click the image above to watch a video from the most recent Walk on August 20, and consider attending the next Walk with members from your congregation.