Church Congregation in Lake Worth Beach Reports Financial Decline After Immigration…
What happened
Rev. Juan Carlos Calderón, who leads Un Nuevo Comienzo in Lake Worth Beach, stated that attendance and donations at his congregation declined following immigration enforcement actions. Calderón, who initially supported Donald Trump's policies, now says he was mistaken about the administration's deportation agenda. The financial decline forced Calderón to take a warehouse coordinator position alongside his pastoral duties.
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Why it matters
The event illustrates how immigration enforcement policies may impact the financial stability of local community institutions. The fear of enforcement has reportedly caused some congregants to become reluctant to go to work or attend church.
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Who's involved
- CalderónPastor of Un Nuevo Comienzo in Lake Worth Beach
- Donald TrumpPolitician whose policies are reported to affect the congregation
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Lake Worth Beach
city in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)