PHARR — The Mission family came to the church as all the other families had, pursuing guidance in their lives. In these families’ cases, the guidance wasn’t spiritual. It was to navigate another great mystery for many: U.S. immigration law. Each month, Pharr United Methodist Church hosts a free clinic for families pursuing immigration law advice, under the umbrella of Justice for Our Neighbors, a faith-based group that provides education and counseling to immigrants. The church, at 119 E. Kelly Ave., funds the program through grants, but participants do not need to be members or join to receive the free...
