Statement of the Church Council of Greater Seattle After Attack at Two Mosques in New Zealand
The Church Council of Greater Seattle shares our profound grief, sorrow and outrage upon hearing of the deadly massacre at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. Our hearts break at the horrific attack and murder of 49 Muslims taking part in Friday prayers. Most... Read more...RFP: The Hon. Mike Lowry Fund to End Homelessness
The Honorable Mike Lowry Fund to End Homelessness Administered through the Church Council of Greater Seattle The Lowry Fund to End Homelessness was established by the family of Mike Lowry, former Governor and Member of Congress in the State of Washington, in order to... Read more...
Opportunity for Action: Public Charge
There’s still time to take action on the Public Charge rule! On October 10th, the Trump administration formally announced a proposed regulation which would significantly expand the definition of “public charge.” If implemented, this proposed rule would force... Read more...Our Hearts are Broken Open: Immigrant and Refugee Accompaniment Update
The Church Council has been working closely with Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, AID-NW, the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network, and communities of faith all over the region to provide safe passage, hospitality, and humanitarian aid to our beloved neighbors... Read more...Update: Supporting Asylum Seekers
Detained asylum seekers, many of whom have been separated from their children, have started to be released from the Tacoma Northwest Detention Center, after they were transferred there from the SeaTac Federal Detention Center Facility. However, their release does not... Read more...Upcoming Events
Sep
21
Sat
9:30 am Compassionate Listening Intro @ The Bridge at Green Lake
Compassionate Listening Intro @ The Bridge at Green Lake
Sep 21 @ 9:30 am – Sep 22 @ 5:30 pm
Compassionate Listening Intro – Healing the World from the Inside Out Masters throughout the ages recognize that listening is one of the most precious gifts we can give to another human being. The practice of[...]
Sep
22
Sun
9:00 am Recycle Roundup @ Fauntleroy Church
Recycle Roundup @ Fauntleroy Church
Sep 22 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fauntleroy Church’s Recycle Roundup. View what can be accepted. One point of special emphasis – if you’re recycling a gas-powered tool (mower, trimmer, etc.), please be sure the fuel’s been emptied.
10:00 am In Our Shoes @ Lake Burien Presbyterian Church
In Our Shoes @ Lake Burien Presbyterian Church 
Sep 22 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
In mid-July, thirty-one people from Lake Burien Presbyterian Church congregation and community embarked on a week-long pilgrimage called “The Gospel & Politics of Race.” Participants started in Montgomery, Alabama, and traveled by bus through the[...]
10:30 am Homeless Remembrance Project Lea... @ All Pilgrims Church
Homeless Remembrance Project Lea... @ All Pilgrims Church
Sep 22 @ 10:30 am
Leaves of Remembrance will be placed during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service. The leaves placed will include for: Timothy “Cisco” Larson, Matthew David Dodge, John “Akasha” Dolato Jr. & John “Johnee” Alston Lane. Since 2003,[...]
Sep
26
Thu
8:30 am Helping Homeless Students: McKin... @ South Seattle College Georgetown Campus #C122
Helping Homeless Students: McKin... @ South Seattle College Georgetown Campus #C122
Sep 26 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am
The Seattle / King County Coalition on Homelessness is hosting its annual Helping Homeless Students: McKinney-Vento 101 workshop for school staff and case managers working with homeless school age students. This training covers the basic protections[...]