FREE ESL Classes This Fall @ El Centro de la Raza!
El Centro de la Raza está tomando las medidas necesarias para poder ofrecer clases de ingles a todos. Por favor RSVP a facilities@elcentrodelaraza.org para reservar tu espacio en la clase de ingles. El Centro de la Raza is taking steps to provide English to everyone,...
Voter Information for WA State Residents Who Are or Have Been Incarcerated, Unhoused, Disabled, Need Language Assistance, and more
To vote in Washington, you must be… Registered to vote A citizen of the United States A legal resident of Washington state for at least 30 days prior to election day At least 18 years old by election day Not disqualified from voting due to a court order Not under...
Church Council Accompaniment Community Comes Together for Food Box Delivery Effort
This summer we were able to directly respond to the need for food in our community. From May 27th - July 29th 2020: 30 volunteers transported 1,022 food boxes to 66 households Three types of boxes were made available to participating families - a dairy box, a fresh...
In Gratitude for the Life and Example of John Lewis
Hope and history rhymed in the life of the beloved blazing light of the Civil Rights Movement, the great John Lewis, who passed away one week ago.
Briana, We’ll Miss You!
Dear Friends, It is with a mixture of sadness and gratitude that I share this with you. Our dear colleague Briana Brannan, who has served so admirably as Immigrant Accompaniment Organizer at the Church Council of Greater Seattle for the last three years, has accepted...
Making the Necessary Linkages: A statement from the Church Council of Greater Seattle in solidarity with our Black siblings
Making the Necessary Linkages: A Statement from the Church Council of Greater Seattle In solidarity with our Black siblings as we demand justice for Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, and every Black life lost to racist violence May 29, 2020...
NOW IN EFFECT: Religious and faith-based services guidance
Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the state’s plan for restarting religious and faith-based services for Phases 1 and 2 of Washington’s “Safe Start” reopening plan. Beginning Wednesday May 27, 2020, religious and faith-based organizations in Phase 1 counties may host up...
National Day of Mourning and Lament
WASHINGTON, DC—As we mark the death of 100,000 people in the U.S. from COVID-19, an unprecedented group of 100+ national faith leaders—from Christian, Jewish and Muslim traditions representing major denominations, national faith-based organizations, local...
NCC Urges Churches to Exercise Extreme Caution Before Re-Opening
WASHINGTON: The National Council of Churches USA is urging churches to exercise extreme caution when deciding whether or not to open its doors for services Memorial Day weekend and in the near future. Churches have been reported to be a source of outbreaks of the...
Make a Difference Now: Complete Your 2020 Census!
Make a difference today! Please, take this time to complete your Census 2020 questionnaire. Official Census Day was April 1, but you can complete your form any time. Choose any one of the three following ways to respond: Online. Look for your letter from...