Church Council News
Faith Land Initiative kicks off the '24-'25 Cohort and Judicatory Convenings!
On September 5th, we hosted a Welcome Reception and Cohort Reunion for incoming faith communities for the 2024-2025 Faith Land Discernment Cohort, and members of our larger Faith Land Initiative network. On September 17th, we convened an initial gathering of judicatory leaders, representing four mainline Christian denominations, to build power around faith land in our region.
Faith + Labor Reunion
Join the Church Council, Faith Action Network, APRI Seattle, and our friends at SEIU6, Unite Here Local 8, UFCW 3000, and MLK Labor for a Faith & Labor Reunion on Sunday, September 29, from 2-4 PM! Together we'll build solidarity this election season and beyond!
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.
Let's Secure the Financial Future of the Church Council!
Join us for our Fall Fundraiser on September 27, and learn more about our Capital Campaign!
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!
You’re Invited to our Fall Fundraiser!
Registration is open for our Fall Fundraiser! We invite our faith and community partners to join us on Friday, September 27 to celebrate our work and invest in the collective power we've been building.
Celebrating Weaving Our Strengths
On Saturday, April 27, over 60 community members joined us for Weaving Our Strengths, hosted at Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church. This was the first year in the Church Council's history where we were able to support a fully interpreted, bilingual program in English and Spanish!
Register Now for Weaving Our Strengths!
Register now for Weaving Our Strengths! Join us on Saturday, April 27 for a day of workshops and reflection on the community organizing principles and anti-racism values that ground us in transformational change for liberation and justice.
Welcoming New Board Members
We are excited to welcome two new board members this first quarter of 2024: Scott Biethan (he/him) and Rev. Beth Chronister (she/they)!
Celebrate 105 years of the Church Council by giving a gift today!
The Church Council turns 105 this year!!! As stewards of this 105-year-old legacy, we know that your financial support is crucial to the collective power we are building for a more just and liberated world. Will you bolster our resiliency by making a gift today?
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