Sanctuary Update – Olympia, Seattle, and Tacoma – October 2019
Dear Friends Across the Region, Thank you for your involvement and leadership in our immigrant accompaniment and solidarity network, created For Such a Time as This. The tragedy of forced separation of children from their parents continues today at the border and in... Read more...1979: “As Broad a Coalition as Possible” – A Conversation with The Rev. David Bloom
In this video, Rev. Bloom shares his story of working for justice with faith communities in the Greater Seattle Area after moving to Seattle from Washington DC in 1975. He met the Rev Dr. Bill Cate when Cate came to preach at University Baptist Church, where Rev.... Read more...
The Church Council Signs on to #ShutDownNWDC
October 8, 2019 A society which calls itself civil, a community which pursues the common good, and people of faith who proclaim the dignity of each and every human being as a child of God deserving of dignity and respect cries out for the closing of the Northwest... Read more...
Community-Led Renter Policies Pass in Burien!
For over a year – triggered by the displacement of families who lived at the Fox Cove apartments – local leaders have been organizing as a powerful grassroots coalition to pass a group of strong renter protections……
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Fall 2019 General Election
Friday, October 18 is the start of Washington State’s 18-day voting period (through Election Day, Tuesday, November 5). Ballots are then mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers. Ballots must be postmarked by, or in a ballot... Read more...Upcoming Events
Nov
14
Thu
7:00 pm 100th Anniversary House Party in... @ The home of Jack & Sharon Roos (Presbyterian)
100th Anniversary House Party in... @ The home of Jack & Sharon Roos (Presbyterian)
Nov 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Accessibility: one step up to the house and one step down. Free street parking! A unique part of our 100th year celebration will be a series of house parties. Together we will share stories and[...]
Nov
16
Sat
6:30 pm Lech Lecha Go Forth: Fight for I... @ Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue at Seattle First Baptist Church
Lech Lecha Go Forth: Fight for I... @ Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue at Seattle First Baptist Church
Nov 16 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
The Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice NW invites you to a fundraiser to benefit WA Immigrant Solidarity Network’s Fair Fight Immigrant Bond Fund. Lech Lecha Go Forth: Fight for Immigrants’ Freedom Wine | Appetizers |[...]
Nov
21
Thu
7:00 pm Community Convivencia @ A private home on Capitol Hill
Community Convivencia @ A private home on Capitol Hill 
Nov 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Community Convivencia A Gathering to Raise Support for Immigrant Accompaniment & Sanctuary Efforts You are warmly invited to gather with us as a community that believes in the possible. We will come together to hear stories,[...]
Nov
23
Sat
6:30 pm Clean Greens Farm & Market Harve... @ New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Reception Hall
Clean Greens Farm & Market Harve... @ New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Reception Hall 
Nov 23 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Clean Greens is a 501c3 on a mission to decrease disease in the community by increasing access to healthy produce. The Harvest Dinner is a celebration and recognition of Clean Greens’ volunteers and patrons. At[...]
Feb
23
Sun
all-day Excluded, Inside The Lines @ The Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience
Excluded, Inside The Lines @ The Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience
Feb 23 all-day
Uncover the history of redlining and its impacts through individual stories. Beginning with the exclusion of Native people from Seattle, follow the ongoing confluence of interconnected financial, environmental, physical factors that have plagued people of[...]