Staff Goodbyes
Communications Manager Irene Muller completed their time with the Church Council in January. We are grateful to Irene for their five years at The Church Council, first as the Philanthropy Associate and then as our Communications Manager. Their work spanned a time of...
Staff Goodbyes
At the end of 2022, we said goodbye to two wonderful staff members, Meli Morales (Organizer, Faith Land Initiative) and Cristhian Josue Ordoñez Gomez (Accompaniment Associate). We thank them for the impacts they've had on The Church Council, and we wish them well in...
Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly
Executive Director Michael Ramos reflects on the embodiment of transformational faith as the means to repair what Empire threatens to destroy The theme for this year’s Week of Christian Unity (January 18-25) was, “Do good; seek justice” (Isaiah 1:17). Over the history...
Peace with justice in 2023, a message from Michael Ramos
The New Year marks both a day of peace and a desire for the fruits of efforts for peace during the year to come. I have a carnation-colored T-shirt that I have worn for years that says, Paz con Justicia, or “Peace with Justice.” The message is there is no lasting...
Upcoming Free Virtual Immigration 101 Training for Social Service Providers from NWIRP
From out partners at the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) -- We are very excited to announce that we will be hosting our first Immigration 101 training since 2019. This virtual training is completely free to attend and is aimed at helping social service...
Liberating faith-owned land: Capitol Hill house transferred from Seattle Mennonite Church to QTBIPOC community collective
Liberating faith-owned land: Capitol Hill house transferred from Seattle Mennonite Church to QTBIPOC community collective Written by Irene Muller | Published November 9, 2022 by the Church Council of Greater Seattle Media often depicts Seattle as a capitalistic...
On the passing of 3 faithful leaders
We build on the shoulders of many faithful leaders. Michael Ramos, our Executive Director, remarks below on the recent passing of three such leaders Presiding Elder Ellis Harris Casson September 23, 1931-June 7, 2022 Rev. Dr. Ellis Casson was the Presiding Elder of...
Recap & Recording: CCGS Accompaniment Training 10/25/22
Thank you to everyone who joined our Accompaniment Training this week, it was great seeing new and familiar faces! For those who were unable to attend but would like to view the 2022 Accompaniment Training, you can watch it here. (passcode: @+PUrt55). Afterwards,...
CCGS joins WAISN and others in calling for a long term plan to support arriving migrants
The Church Council of Greater Seattle joins the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN), and dozens of local faith communities and organizations, in supporting the increased designation of funds to support the health, safety, and well-being of our migrant...
Viet-Wah Supermarket closes, owner recalls coming to Seattle as a refugee
"The Viet-Wah Supermarket was started in 1981 by Duc Tran, a refugee from Vietnam who arrived in Seattle in 1976. In 1978, Tran worked at Chinese Information and Service Center. In 1979, he joined the Church Council of Greater Seattle’s refugee resettlement program....