Church Council News
Grupo de Solidaridad at the Capitol!
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.
Regístrese para Tejiendo Nuestras Fuerzas antes del mediodía del jueves 6 de marzo
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.
Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Day (IRAD) Recap
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…
Immigration Organizing Faith Convening Recap!
Last week, the Church Council hosted a powerful Immigration Organizing Faith Convening at First Church Seattle. We shared how we will be showing up in deep solidarity and mutual accountability with our migrant neighbors in the months and years to come, including through the relaunch of the Sanctuary Network.
You’re Invited: Immigration Organizing Faith Convening
We invite the community to join us for an Immigration Organizing Faith Convening on January 16. Through this gathering, we will share how we will be showing up in deep solidarity and mutual accountability with our migrant neighbors in the months and years to come.
Understanding Forced Migration
The Council held a forum entitled Understanding Forced Migration, centering the lived experiences of Daniel, Adriana, and Don, and facilitated by Flor. Our panelists encouraged continued support of newly arriving migrant communities and work towards true inclusion in society.
Grupo de Solidaridad Update and Invitation
We invite you to participate in our "Understanding Forced Migration" forum, where the causes of forced migration will be discussed, and how we can support those who are compelled to leave their homes. October 4 from 6:30-8:30 PM at Saint Mark's Cathedral.
WAISN Membership Convening & Steering Committee Meeting
Last week, leaders of WAISN member organizations from over 20 counties met in Yakama Nation for the 3-day Membership Convening. Stay tuned for ways you can get involved in our shared immigration priorities prior to the next legislative session!
Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Day 2024
Joey, Marina, and members of Grupo de Solidaridad joined Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN) on February 7 for Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Day in Olympia.
Support Migrants in WA State: Contact Your Legislators Today
Please join us in contacting your state legislators in support of a $25M budget proviso dedicated to the Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance in order to support housing, food, employment education, and legal services for asylum seekers.
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