At Grupo's last meeting, an immigration attorney joined us to provide key updates on the current immigration situation. In addition, they worked on strategies to reinforce "Know Your Rights" trainings and the development of family safety plans, which are vital safety and preparation tools.

We moved to the U-District, and we have a new PO Box!

This summer (June-August), our E-news is moving to once per month.

The Church Council of Greater Seattle unequivocally supports our queer and trans siblings and honors our inherent worthiness. We are deeply disappointed by the mayor and city staff’s mismanagement which allowed the May 24 rally to take place in Cal Anderson Park - the beating heart of Seattle’s queer and trans neighborhood. True solidarity with LGBTQ+ communities is not compatible with the policing of our communities, but rather calls us to invest deeply with our resources, our relationships, and the policies of our governing bodies. (Background Art: Todd Peacock-Preston, First UMC Seattle)

Last week, our Grupo de Solidaridad traveled to Olympia to join many of our immigration organizing partners in advocating for a statewide budget that prioritizes migrant communities.

We are beginning conversations with interested faith communities for our 2025-2026 Faith Land Discernment Cohort, which starts this coming Fall!

On Saturday, March 8, over 70 community members joined us for our 2025 Weaving Our Strengths! This year, we centered the strengths we bring and the commitments we make to one another as we respond to the threats pouring daily from the White House, particularly toward migrant communities.

Te invitamos a unirte a nosotros para aprender y organizar a través de Tejiendo Nuestras Fuerzas - este sábado, 8 de marzo de 9:00-4:30 en la University Congregational Church. Regístrese a través del botón de abajo antes del mediodía del jueves 6 de marzo. 

Tara reflects on Washington for Peace & Justice's Advocacy Day in February. The day held both somber and powerful moments.

This year, we joined over 500 other Washingtonians at WAISN’s Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Day in Olympia. Co-Executive Director Joey Lopez represented us…and he had to attend alone…

This coming Tuesday, February 11, is an opportunity to invest in our communities by funding social housing. I’m voting YES on Prop 1A, and I hope you will join me!