We’re Hiring!
Join our team! The Church Council is hiring for an Immigrant and Refugee Accompaniment Organizer. This position will deepen and broaden work linking immigrant and refugee communities with access to housing, services and advocacy opportunities, as part of faith and... Read more...
Hon. Mike Lowry Remembered & Celebrated
The Church Council of Greater Seattle shares its deep sorrow at the passing of the Honorable Mike Lowry, champion of the marginalized and the environment. We share our condolences with his wife, Mary, daughter, Diane, sister Suellen, and the many people who worked and... Read more...
$29 Million Secured for Affordable Housing in City of Seattle
The Church Council of Greater Seattle applauds the decision of the Seattle City Council to include in its 2017 budget a $29 million housing bond intended to expand financing for affordable housing in Seattle for 2017 that was proposed by Councilmember Lisa Herbold... Read more...
Rev. Gertrude Apel Pioneering Spirit Awards
The Church Council of Greater Seattle is excited to announce the 2016 Rev. Gertrude Apel Pioneering Spirit Awardees: First African Methodist Episcopal Church, Seattle, led by Senior Pastor Carey G. Anderson; and Marty Hartman, Executive Director of Mary’s Place.... Read more...
Our Team is Growing!
We’re thrilled to announce that our team is growing – doubling in fact! We’ll be able to be more of a presence in organizing to address homelessness and affordable housing throughout King County, and to increase our racial justice work both... Read more...Upcoming Events
Sep
20
Wed
5:00 pm
Human Services Candidates Forum
@ Miller Community Center
Human Services Candidates Forum
@ Miller Community Center
Sep 20 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Seattle Human Services Coalition Candidate Forum. The 2017 election year will bring a woman Mayor to Seattle for the first time in 91 years. This and other City of Seattle candidate races will be an[...]
Sep
21
Thu
7:00 pm
Rita Nakashima-Brock Moral Inju...
@ The Well at Queen Anne United Methodist Church
Rita Nakashima-Brock Moral Inju...
@ The Well at Queen Anne United Methodist Church
Sep 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Rita Nakashima Brock, Rel. M., M.A., Ph.D., is a noted theologian who has lectured all over the world. As Co-Founder of the Soul Repair Center, Dr. Brock has become an internationally recognized expert on the[...]
Sep
22
Fri
6:30 pm
Eat with Muslims – Dinner & One-...
@ St. James Episcopal Church
Eat with Muslims – Dinner & One-...
@ St. James Episcopal Church
Sep 22 @ 6:30 pm
You are invited to an Eat With Muslims dinner & one act play called One Cup of Tea. EWM & St. James Episcopal Church of Kent, are in collaboration of this play about friendship and cultural differences.[...]
Sep
26
Tue
7:00 pm
The Moral and Political Obligati...
@ University of Washington Law School, Rm. 133
The Moral and Political Obligati...
@ University of Washington Law School, Rm. 133
Sep 26 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where there is torture there has always been resistance to it. Without resistance there is no counter-force to the torturing state. In the post-9/11 era, resistance has taken many forms: dissent from individuals within the[...]
Sep
30
Sat
8:00 am
Weaving Our Strengths Conference...
@ University Congregational UCC
Weaving Our Strengths Conference...
@ University Congregational UCC
Sep 30 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Fourth Annual Weaving Our Strengths Conference put on by the Church Council of Greater Seattle. Weaving Our Strengths is a day-long conference of fellowship, inspiration, and skill-building to strengthen local churches’ efforts for the common good. This[...]