Tempe church hosts immigration justice program and performance
May 7
A long-standing supporter of human rights, Dayspring United Methodist Church in Tempe, Arizona, is hosting an immigration justice program. The program is intended to provide the facts and offer participants ways to support immigrants.
Throughout the day, community and church groups working on immigrant rights and related causes will share relevant information. The program begins with a panel discussion, “Who are Immigrants?,” and is followed by a workshop titled, “Taking Action: Loving the Stranger.”
The event will also showcase the world premiere of a new show created in response to the actions of I.C.E. enforcement, “Requiem for the Innocent.” The show is composed and conducted by David Schildkret, Dayspring’s Director of Music Ministries.
“Standing with the Stranger: Concern, Remembrance, Action,” will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Dayspring Church, 1365 E. Elliot Road in Tempe.
David Schildkret, Professor Emeritus at ASU and Director of Music Ministries at Dayspring Church, and Evelyn Cruz, Clinical Law Professor at ASU, joined “Arizona Horizon” to discuss the justice program.
