Youth Chaplaincy Coalition is now Circle Faith Future
The Youth Chaplaincy Coalition has transitioned to an independent non-profit, Circle Faith Future. The YCC began in 2012 as a task force of the Church Council of Greater Seattle and has been a vital program of The Church Council organization since. We welcome this new...
A message from Beth Amsbary as she “passes the baton”
Dearest Church Council community, With gratitude and trust I write to let you know that the time has come to entrust the philanthropy program of the Church Council of Greater Seattle to other hands. After 9.75 years at the Church Council, I have been feeling...
You’re Invited! Fair Fight Bond Fundraiser Sunday, May 2, 2021
The Church Council of Greater Seattle is a proud co-sponsor of the the Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice NW's 3rd annual Share Our Harvest Shavuot fundraiser benefiting the Fair Fight Bond Fund. We’ll raise funds to secure the release of immigrants from the NW...
Her Name is Elisia
By Sandeep Kaushik for Post Alley | March 10, 2021 "A nearly forgotten collection of old photographs of migrant farm workers in Washington State has resurfaced, enabling a lost history to be recovered. This is the story of the unearthing of this archive and the moving...
COVID-19 vaccine access volunteer support available: a message from a Rabbi Jason Levine
My wife, Anna, and I are working with an organization trying to help ensure access to the COVID-19 vaccine for all in Washington State. So far, this group has helped over 100,000 people get appointments, focusing on helping the most vulnerable individuals including...
VIDEO: Celebrating Jose Robles’ Release from Detention & Standing in Solidarity with Jaime Rubio
Photo: Irene Muller On March 17, community members gathered at Saint Mark's Cathedral for a short, outdoor gathering to celebrate the reuniting of Jose Robles with his family after 20 months of detention at the Northwest Detention Center. This gathering also marked...
Religious and Faith-based Organizations COVID-19 Requirements – March 23 Update
Summary of March 23, 2021 update: Introduces Phase 3 requirements, which permits: Up to 50% of room (or building) capacity with a recommended maximum of 400 people if the space is less than 100,000 square feet and 600 people if the space is more than 100,000 square feet, A maximum of 15 individuals to be seated together, Choirs and congregations to sing indoors without size limitations, Requires woodwind and brass musicians to wear masks per the “Theater and Performing Arts” guidance.
So good to see you
Thank you for joining us at Annual Assembly 2021! What a gift to see our community gathered, safely and joyfully. A lot was shared last night - powerful and personal stories, organizing strategies, ideas, and celebrations. You can learn more about these roots of our...
University Christian legacy gift: transformational gifts for transformational change
What makes long-term systems change possible? Community. Community where all people thrive and have what they need. Cultivating this kind of community requires us to address the root causes of oppression: racism and colonialism. We have the collective power to change...
Michael Ramos statement: Standing with our Asian and Asian American siblings against racist violence in the wake of 8 tragic, racially motivated murders in Georgia
March 19, 2021 On March 16, eight people were murdered at three different spas in the Atlanta area. Their names are: Xiaojie Tan, Daoyou Feng, Delaina Ashley Yaun, Paul Andre Michels, Soon Chung Park, Hyun Jung Grant, Yong A. Yue, and Suncha Kim. Another man, Elcias...