On September 7, community members gathered for the immersive theatrical production The Detention Lottery. Proceeds supported our Fondo de Grupo.

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.

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.

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!

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.

The Church Council is partnering with Valley & Mountain Fellowship to offer three nonviolent direct action trainings over the next three weeks.

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.

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.

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.

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.