Church Council News

Joey Lopez Joey Lopez

No To Video Surveillance Expansion

Speak out at Seattle City Council’s meeting on September 9 to oppose expanding the video surveillance! We have drafted a public comment template to support your efforts to speak out against the dangers of increasing surveillance in Seattle, especially of our migrant, LGBTQ+, and neighbors of color and impeding on reproductive choice and freedom.

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Tara Miller Tara Miller

Our Solidarity is Louder Than Hate!

On August 30th, we were proud to support Lavender Rights Project's Louder Than Hate event which centered and celebrated trans joy! Over 50 people of faith and conscience joined us to create a line of solidarity in front of Washington Hall.

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Tara Miller Tara Miller

Nonviolent Direct Action Training - North Seattle

Our final training in our Nonviolent Direct Action series is Saturday, August 16 at 10 AM in North Seattle, co-sponsored by the Church Council, Valley & Mountain Fellowship, and Lavender Rights Project. Stay tuned for future opportunities!

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Tara Miller Tara Miller

We’re Hiring! Community Organizer

We are seeking a Community Organizer to join our team, collaboratively working as part of our Seattle Budget Roundtable, Faith Land Initiative, and emerging organizing priorities.

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Immigration Tara Miller Immigration Tara Miller

Updates from Grupo de Solidaridad

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.

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Tara Miller Tara Miller

Supporting Our Trans and Queer Siblings

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)

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