The Boca Raton Interfaith Clergy Association (BRICA) held an Interfaith Vigil for Immigration last night, bringing together more than 175 clergy, lay leaders, and community members from diverse faith traditions to stand in solidarity with immigrants. The event, titled “Interfaith Vigil – Supporting the Immigrants Among Us” was filled with prayer, reflection, and public witness, affirming the dignity and humane treatment of immigrants in our community and across Florida. Our own Interim Senior Rabbi Jack Moline was in attendance.

The BRICA leaders shared the following message: “As leaders of faith, we stand together in witness of the challenging, sometimes heart wrenching realities that immigrants and refugees in our communities are facing. Each of our spiritual traditions teach the moral obligation that we have towards those whose lives have prompted them to sojourn from the land of their birth to seek out opportunities for safety, security and prosperity…. We come together to express our collective concern…”

The vigil was held at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church in Boca Raton. Organized by BRICA clergy and lay leaders from Temple Beth El, St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, and B’nai Torah Congregation, the program included remarks, readings, and prayers from leaders representing Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and other faith communities.

ABOUT BRICA
For the past 20 years, the Boca Raton Interfaith Clergy Association (BRICA) has gathered the religious leaders of Boca Raton for conversation to deepen relationships and understanding among our traditions and to seek ways to work together to serve our community. Together, BRICA engages with community leaders and explores ways to give witness to shared values that unite us as children of God.