Pick one of Three Templates to Help You Write to Your Senators.
Use these as a guide, copy and paste them into an email,
and customize them to fit your message.
Template 1:
Generic Letter
Template 2:
Generic Letter
Template 3:
Light City Church
Specific Letter
16
Kansas
"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
For kings, and for all that are in authority;
that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty."
1 Timothy 2:1-2 (KJV)
"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
For kings, and for all that are in authority;
that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty."
1 Timothy 2:1-2 (KJV)
17
Kentucky
"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
For kings, and for all that are in authority;
that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty."
1 Timothy 2:1-2 (KJV)
"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
For kings, and for all that are in authority;
that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty."
1 Timothy 2:1-2 (KJV)
18
Louisiana
"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
For kings, and for all that are in authority;
that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty."
1 Timothy 2:1-2 (KJV)
"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
For kings, and for all that are in authority;
that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty."
1 Timothy 2:1-2 (KJV)
19
Maine
"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
For kings, and for all that are in authority;
that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty."
1 Timothy 2:1-2 (KJV)
"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
For kings, and for all that are in authority;
that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty."
1 Timothy 2:1-2 (KJV)
20
Maryland
"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
For kings, and for all that are in authority;
that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty."
1 Timothy 2:1-2 (KJV)
"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
For kings, and for all that are in authority;
that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty."
1 Timothy 2:1-2 (KJV)
26
Montana
"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
For kings, and for all that are in authority;
that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty."
1 Timothy 2:1-2 (KJV)
"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
For kings, and for all that are in authority;
that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty."
1 Timothy 2:1-2 (KJV)
27
Nebraska
Ricketts
"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
For kings, and for all that are in authority;
that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty."
1 Timothy 2:1-2 (KJV)
"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
For kings, and for all that are in authority;
that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty."
1 Timothy 2:1-2 (KJV)
28
Nevada
"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
For kings, and for all that are in authority;
that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty."
1 Timothy 2:1-2 (KJV)
"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
For kings, and for all that are in authority;
that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty."
1 Timothy 2:1-2 (KJV)
29
New Hampshire
"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
For kings, and for all that are in authority;
that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty."
1 Timothy 2:1-2 (KJV)
"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
For kings, and for all that are in authority;
that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty."
1 Timothy 2:1-2 (KJV)
30
New Jersey
"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
For kings, and for all that are in authority;
that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty."
1 Timothy 2:1-2 (KJV)
"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
For kings, and for all that are in authority;
that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty."
1 Timothy 2:1-2 (KJV)
Template 1:
Generic Letter
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
Subject: Please Support the Religious Workforce Protection Act
Dear Honorable Senator [Insert Senator’s Name],
My name is [Insert Your Name], and I am writing as a member of [Insert Church Name] in [City, State]. I am reaching out to share an urgent concern about the R-1 visa backlog that is affecting countless faith communities across our nation.
Our pastors, ministers, and religious workers play an irreplaceable role in our communities. Yet, due to the severe backlog of R-1 visa processing, many are facing the heartbreaking possibility of being forced to leave the United States after years of faithful service. This disruption not only impacts the individuals and their families, but also the congregations and neighborhoods that depend on them spiritually, emotionally, and socially.
The good news is that there is a solution within reach. The Religious Workforce Protection Act has been introduced and is currently in the Judiciary Committee. This bill is the answer to our prayers. It is carefully designed to protect ministers and religious workers from having to depart the country once they reach the five-year deadline imposed by current visa constraints.
I am writing to respectfully ask that you make this legislation a priority. Please do everything in your power to advance this bill swiftly through the necessary steps so it can be enacted into law. This action would bring tremendous relief and stability to countless faith communities who are facing uncertainty through no fault of their own.
Thank you very much for your service to the people of [State] and for considering this critical issue. Your support would mean so much to our congregation and many others across the country.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Church Name]
[Your City, State]
[Optional: Your Phone Number or Email]
Template 2:
Generic Letter
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
Subject: Please Support the Religious Workforce Protection Act
Dear Honorable Senator [Insert Senator’s Name],
My name is [Insert Your Name], and I am writing as a member of [Insert Church Name] in [City, State]. I am reaching out to share an urgent concern about the R-1 visa backlog that is affecting countless faith communities across our nation.
Our pastors, ministers, and religious workers play an irreplaceable role in our communities. Yet, due to the severe backlog of R-1 visa processing, many are facing the heartbreaking possibility of being forced to leave the United States after years of faithful service. This disruption not only impacts the individuals and their families, but also the congregations and neighborhoods that depend on them spiritually, emotionally, and socially.
The good news is that there is a solution within reach. The Religious Workforce Protection Act has been introduced and is currently in the Judiciary Committee. This bill is the answer to our prayers. It is carefully designed to protect ministers and religious workers from having to depart the country once they reach the five-year deadline imposed by current visa constraints.
I am writing to respectfully ask that you make this legislation a priority. Please do everything in your power to advance this bill swiftly through the necessary steps so it can be enacted into law. This action would bring tremendous relief and stability to countless faith communities who are facing uncertainty through no fault of their own.
Thank you very much for your service to the people of [State] and for considering this critical issue. Your support would mean so much to our congregation and many others across the country.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Church Name]
[Your City, State]
[Optional: Your Phone Number or Email]
Template 3:
Light City Church Specific Letter
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
Dear Honorable Senator [Insert Senator's Name],
My name is [Insert Your Name], and I am reaching out to ask for your help. My pastor and his wife, Pablo and Ana Loaisiga, along with their three children, came to the United States in 2018 to fulfill their vision of planting a church here in Branson, Missouri. Light City Church is a vibrant, multicultural, multigenerational Assemblies of God congregation full of people from our community. We are like a family.
Unfortunately, due to the R-1 visa backlog, our church is now facing the devastating prospect of losing our pastors. The backlog has prevented them from applying for residency, which is the next step in securing their long-term presence. They have already filed for all the extensions allotted to them, but unless something changes, they will soon be forced to uproot their family and interrupt their vital work here to return to their country. Their deadline is September 30th, so you can understand the urgency we are feeling as this date quickly approaches.
The good news is that the Religious Workforce Protection Act has been introduced and is currently in the Judiciary Committee. This bill is the answer to our prayers. It is perfectly designed to protect ministers like Pablo and Ana from having to leave the country once they reach the five-year deadline. It would absolutely prevent our church from losing our pastors.
I am writing to plead with you to please make this bill a top priority. I am asking you to do everything in your power to influence decisions that will move this legislation as swiftly as possible through the necessary channels to become law. Passing this bill would spare our community from the heart-wrenching possibility of our pastors’ departure. I am convinced that many ministries across the nation are in this same predicament, and it is heartbreaking to see the fabric of our communities strained when such a beautiful solution is within reach.
Thank you for your service to the people of Missouri. I sincerely appreciate any help you can offer in this situation.
Sincerely,
[Insert Your Name]