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In the Moment

Faith leaders provide pastoral support during immigration upheaval

On today's show...

In early February, the bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of South Dakota released a statement to parishioners. It was on the topic of illegal racial profiling.

Read the full statement here.

The Rt. Rev. Dr. Jonathan Folts discusses the incident that led to that release and the immigration concerns he's hearing in his diocese (1:00 to 19:53).

Plus, Pastors Otto Garcia and Osmar Viñales share insight from messages and calls they're getting from parishioners.

Garcia is a pastor at El Punto es Servir, which offers Spanish-language church services in Sioux Falls. He is also a city ambassador for the Hispanic community and a chaplain with the Sioux Falls Police.

Viñales is a pastor at the Church of Christ Siloh, Ebenezer Ministries.

They cover community resources are available and how they are helping community members understand their rights (19:53 to 49:23).

In the Moment
Lori Walsh is a special correspondent with SDPB and host of the "In the Moment" podcast.
Ellen Koester served as a producer of "In the Moment," SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ari Jungemann served as a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.