Upcoming Ecumenical Events

Week of Prayer
for Christian Unity
Tuesday, January 24th

7 p.m. at First AME
1522 14th Ave.
Seattle, 98122
Reception will follow.
Download a flyer here.

This year's observance features the Very Rev. Michael G. Ryan, Pastor of St. James Cathedral, Seattle; Presiding Elder Shermella Garrett of the Pacific Northwest District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church; and the First AME Choir, New Directions, under the direction of Sandra Smith-Jackson. 

The local observance is hosted by Seattle University's School of Theology and Ministry, the Church Council of Greater Seatle, the Archdiocese of Seattle, and First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Seattle.  For more information on local activities, click here.

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is held every year from January 18th - 25th.  This year (2012), the prayers and resources have been prepared by Christians in Poland. 

Interfaith Advocacy Day Tuesday, February 14th
in Olympia


This year's theme is "Uniting Hearts and Minds: Raising Revenue for the Common Good."

Download half-page flyers.
Register online here.

Church Council's
Annual Assembly
Thursday, March 29th
Kirkland Congregational UCC
106 Fifth Ave.
Kirkland, 98033

Sound Youth VISTA Seeks Partnering Sites

Since 1996, Sound Youth VISTA, a program of the Church Council of Greater Seattle, has placed AmeriCorps VISTA members with partner nonprofits.  These organizations all share a common mission of empowering the young people of Seattle.  Sound Youth VISTA members serve full time at these sites for one year.  They develop infrastructure, expanding the reach of current programs or creating new programs. 

Sound Youth VISTA is currently requesting application proposals from new non-profit agencies who are in need of a capacity building Volunteer In Service To America.  All new partnering sites who think that working with AmeriCorps VISTA members will continue to enhance their efforts to meet the unmet needs of low-income youth in greater Seattle/King County area are encouraged to apply.  Click here to email for more information on becoming a partner site, and to obtain an application.

Help Us Turn Housing Into Homes

Since 1989, The Sharehouse, a program of the Church Council of Greater Seattle, has been distributing new and still-useful furniture and other household items to families and individuals transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing.

You can help by donating new or still-useful furniture and household items, organizing a donation drive for The Sharehouse, making a financial contribution at www.thesharehouse.org or printing and posting this flyer. 

For more information, please visit www.thesharehouse.org or contact Laura Pritchard Wirkman at 206.767.5280 or lwirkman@thesharehouse.org.

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Build a Bridge of Faith

The Church Council of Greater Seattle reaches from pew to pew, building bridges that connect us so that together we may place our core faith values in action and realize the Beloved Kingdom in the here and now.

We pursue God's realm through:

~ ministries of service;
~ educating, advocating, and organizing for justice; and
~ celebrating the unity and diversity of our communities of faith.

During 2011, The Church Council touched almost 350,000 people.

Be a part of a story that builds bridges.

Donate online here.

To learn more about our activities in 2011, and our future plans in 2012, please view our State of the Church Council.

For further information related to gifts, please contact Beth Amsbary by emailing her here or calling her at 206.525.1213, ext. 3931.