Faithful resistance. Sacred accompaniment. Justice in action.
Sanctuary Diocese
We are a people of faith and conscience, standing together against injustice. Rooted in our call to resist evil and protect the vulnerable, we support immigrants, refugees, and marginalized communities through advocacy, accompaniment, and action.
Sacred Resistance is the social justice and advocacy ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, formed in 2016 when the Diocese affirmed its call to be a Sanctuary Diocese.
We Believe every person deserves dignity, safety and the right to live without fear
When systems of oppression threaten our neighbors, our faith calls us to act. Our baptismal covenant calls us to "persevere" in resisting evil. We understand that as a sacred promise to stand against the systemic forces that oppress and marginalize any member of our human family– including but not limited to racism, sexism, nativism, homophobia, transphobia, anti-Semitism and Islamophobia.
We are situated at the intersection of faith and action, recognizing that true sacred practice means protecting the vulnerable and confronting systems that perpetuate harm.
Informed communities are empowered communities.
Sacred Resistance connects vulnerable community members with sanctuary resources, legal support and emergency assistance through trusted partners across Los Angeles. Through workshops, forums, and grassroots organizing, we help our neighbors understand their rights and build collective power for change.
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We are called to resist injustice, protect the vulnerable, and stand in solidarity with immigrants, refugees, and marginalized communities as a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles.
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