In this episode of Church Matters, hosts Fr. Brian Gross and Charles Crawley talk with Rev. Jonathan Heifner of St. Paul's United Methodist Church of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Jonathan is active in community organizing in support of immigrants and refugees, leading protests outside of the local ICE office and working with Escucha Mi Voz Iowa.

Church Matters is a production of Christ Episcopal Church of Cedar Rapids, a member of the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa.

[Season 1, Episode 1: Caring for Our Immigrant Neighbors with Rev. Jonathan Heifner]

Episode 1 of Church Matters will release on January 5th, 2026! Join us as we talk with the Reverend Jonathan Heifner, lead pastor of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids.

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