It doesn't say that at all.    It's one value the author feels strongly about.    It's also from a perspective that you or I can't experience, being a legal immigrant to our nation.   

There writer seems to be a gentle person, who interacts with a local faith community and wish's nobody any harm.   Maybe you would be well served in maintaining your objective view of issues, by going to First Christian Church or attending one of the other organization the author mentions.  

Getting out of our comfort zone may create stress if our preconceptions are challenged, but that's where the heart and mind really start to grow in capacity.    Your presence may help the immigrants who struggle to understand why they are mistrusted and threatened by their American neighbors.
You can be a part of a wise decision.