February 25, 2026
A Public Witness for Immigrant Justice
In-person capacity is filling quickly.
Register soon to attend in person, or join us online via livestream for the full event.
9:30am – 10:00am | Gathering (Capitol Hill United Methodist Church)
10:00am – 11:00am | Opening Worship Service
11:00am – 11:30am | Peaceful Procession to the U.S. Capitol
11:30am – 12:30pm | Public Witness at the U.S. Capitol
12:30pm – 2:00pm | Lunch on Your Own
2:00pm – 5:00pm | Congressional Visits
Join ecumenical and interfaith leaders and communities in Washington, DC, for a public witness grounded in worship, moral courage, and solidarity with our neighbors.
As you participate, share your prayers, photos, and witness using #FaithfulResistance
February 25, 2026 | Washington, D.C.
Additional Information
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The State of the Union Address is scheduled for the day before this convening (Tuesday February 24th). As such, expect possible street closures and barricaded routes throughout the Capitol Hill complex. Transportation via Metro is highly recommended.
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Capitol Hill Hotel (200 C St SE, Washington, DC, 20003)
10-minute walk to U.S. Capitol
Placemakr Booking (similar to AirBnB)
Metro Accessible
Hotel Options Outside of D.C.
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Street parking is extremely limited on the Capitol Hill complex. Transportation by Metro is highly recommended - Capitol South (Orange/Blue/Silver) or Union Station (Red Line); Rideshare drop-offs should go to Capitol Hill United Methodist Church (421 Seward Square SE, Washington, DC, 20003)
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The procession will begin at Capitol Hill UMC with stops at the Supreme Court of The United States and the United States Capitol. Please prepare for a procession route of approximately 30 minutes total. Please check back for a full map of the procession route closer to the event date.
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Clergy are invited to wear collars, stoles, or other clerical vestments
Handheld signs and personal banners welcome
Comfortable shoes recommended
Please plan for the weather (umbrellas/ponchos, coats, scarves, water bottle, etc.)
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During the procession, we will ask attendees to enable airplane mode on smart phones. Airplane mode ensures that your device will not be transmitting for the duration of your time at this event and prevents your location from being tracked. If you have a smartwatch or other IoT devices, disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Please also be mindful when considering sharing or posting photos or videos of the procession to social media and ensure you have consent of anyone whose face is fully visible.
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This is a rain or shine event. In case of severe weather, please check your email or text alerts from the organizing team by 7:00 AM for any relocation or adjustments.
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Capitol Hill United Methodist Church (421 Seward Square SE, Washington, DC, 20003)
United Methodist Building (100 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, DC, 20002)
