Church Council News
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.
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.
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!
The Detention Lottery
Join us on Sunday, September 7 at 4 PM (doors open at 3:30 PM) at Seattle First UMC for a one-hour production of The Detention Lottery.
Nonviolent Direct Action Training Series
The Church Council is partnering with Valley & Mountain Fellowship to offer three nonviolent direct action trainings over the next three weeks.
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.
Today, I joined Jewish Voice for Peace in SLU
Co-Executive Director Joey Lopez shares a reflection on joining JVP Seattle at an action targeting Palantir and calling Washington State to divest from genocide and mass deportation.
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.
New PO Box and Summer E-News Schedule
We moved to the U-District, and we have a new PO Box!
This summer (June-August), our E-news is moving to once per month.
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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