The National Association of Evangelicals and Christian Center of Park City are hosting a FREE panel discussion event on fostering an informed and empathetic understanding of immigration and the border crisis in Utah and the nation while promoting mutual respect and finding common ground. 

Moderated by Dr. Rob Harter, chief executive officer of Christian Center of Park City, this event will explore immigration in Utah and nationally through a clear-eyed and compassionate lens, helping Utahans better understand and offer workable proposals for immigration reform.

Panelists include a spectrum of faith, nonprofit and civic leaders, including: 

• Rev. Steven Eng, advocacy director, National Association of Evangelicals, sharing national faith and policy perspectives;
• Emmie Gardner, CEO of Holy Cross Ministries, contributing experiences addressing immigrants’ health and well-being as they gain independence and full community participation;
• Natalie El-Deiry, director of immigration and new American integration, Utah Center for Immigration & Integration, Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, offering perspective on immigration opportunities and challenges through advancing strategies and policies that improve the quality of life for immigrants, help energize Utah’s economy and strengthen Utah communities; and
• Rabbi Samuel Spector, Congregation Kol Ami, Utah’s largest Jewish congregation, sharing insights gained as his congregation pursues passionate Jewish engagement through education, ritual and service to community members and refugees.

The event, which is sponsored by the National Association of Evangelicals and Christian Center Park City, will be held at Congregation Kol Ami (2425 Heritage Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84109) and runs from 6:30–8:00 p.m.