Celebrate Thanksgiving with respect for Native Americans.Most of us now know that the "first Thanksgiving" was not much like we learned in elementary school. Make it part of your celebration this year to learn something more. The Smithsonian's Museum of the American Indian has many good resources on its website: Celebrate the holiday with a joyful and thankful heart!

Thanks to First UMC in Boise, there is now a global campaign "Love Beyond Borders" to support and fund vaccine equity.
You can contribute by giving through the UMC Advance #3022671.
You can help your church become a partner in this campaign. There is a webinar on November 16 for pastors and church leaders. The registration link is in this UMNS story.

Tell Congress to reform our immigration laws
If you live near Salem, consider attending the rally below.
If you live further away, write to your members of Congress. Remind them that just immigration laws should be a high priority.

Oregon residents: Lift Every Voice Oregon is preparing to collect signatures on two new initiative petitions. Visit their website to read the text of the petitions and sign up to be notified when signature gathering starts: https://www.lifteveryvoiceoregon.com
Idaho residents: Visit the website of Moms Demand Action for Idaho to find out what's happening and how you can connect:
https://www.everytown.org/state/idaho/