Our Programs
Retreats
Sunday Worship Service
Come together in praise, worship, and uplifting messages.
Every Second Sunday
1:00 pm
Ministerio Latino Church
Retreat Activities
During our time together, we:
These gatherings nourish our spirits so we can return to our lives and work with renewed strength.
These gatherings nourish our spirits so we can return to our lives and work with renewed strength.
Mutual Aid
At Ministerio Latino, mutual aid is an expression of our faith in action. We support one another through life’s hardest moments, especially for recently arrived LGBTQ immigrants and community members facing crisis.
Our mutual aid includes:
- Helping cover funeral costs and honoring departed loved ones (we don’t cover these costs fully but can give a small donation to support)
- Supporting newly arrived immigrants with housing, food, medicine, and transportation
- Accompanying people to immigration hearings and navigating legal processes
- Providing emergency funds when urgent needs arise
If you are in need of support, please click here. Please know that our mutual aid support is limited due to funds and capacity. Visit our resource page to find additional support.
Justice Delegations to El Salvador
Every year, Pastor Rhina brings a group of up to 10 people to El Salvador to learn about the legacy of freedom fighters and also about the current situation of the LGBTQ community in El Salvador. The group also visits the countryside to learn about environmental justice and the efforts being done in rural communities to save their resources.
Emergency Response
When crises hit our communities, Ministerio Latino responds with care, presence, and practical support. During moments of fear, loss, or uncertainty, we walk alongside people so they are not carrying the weight alone.
In times like the aftermath of a violent event or natural disaster, or when our community is under threat from ICE raids, we are there.Ministerio Latino helps families stay safe and connected. We step in when people need help fast. We go with people to immigration hearings or the hospital. We drop groceries off when people are hungry, and we provide resources like rideshare gift cards so people can travel safely without putting themselves at risk.
In an emergency, spiritual support is important too. We pray with people, offer emotional support, and create space for community members to express their emotions. In times of collective grief, violence, or discrimination, we offer pastoral care and community healing. Support during and after a crisis helps people process, rebuild a sense of safety, and strengthen community ties. These spaces are rare and deeply needed. They help people remember that God loves them and their community loves them, regardless of their birthplace, gender expression, or sexual orientation.
In times of deep pain, we carry God’s love into the world and remind each other that none of us are ever alone.
Past response efforts
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After the PULSE nightclub shooting in Orlando, Rev. Rhina Ramos traveled to Florida to minister to grieving families and community members. Her presence offered comfort, prayer, and solidarity in a time of great need for healing.
Past response efforts
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After the PULSE nightclub shooting in Orlando, Rev. Rhina Ramos traveled to Florida to minister to grieving families and community members. Her presence offered comfort, prayer, and solidarity in a time of great need for healing.
Past response efforts
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After the PULSE nightclub shooting in Orlando, Rev. Rhina Ramos traveled to Florida to minister to grieving families and community members. Her presence offered comfort, prayer, and solidarity in a time of great need for healing.
Resources for Communities
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Join us every second Saturday of the month in person in Oakland.
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