Following the primary elections last week, the FAN Interfaith Leaders’ Council issued a call for candidates for public office to commit themselves to participate responsibly and respectfully in the electoral process. FAN convenes interfaith advisors year-round. “Recently our Interfaith Leaders’ Council reflected on the teachings and values of their faith traditions, and they felt a need to raise their moral and public voices in the social, economic and political context of this year’s election,” said Rev. Carol Jensen, FAN Governing Board […]

We are delighted to announce that Senior Rabbi Ruth Zlotnick of Temple Beth Am, Seattle, will be our keynote speaker at this year’s Annual Dinner. When we heard Rabbi Ruth address FAN advocates at Interfaith Advocacy Day, we wanted you to hear her inspirational voice too! Rabbi Zlotnick has been described by her community as a teacher of Torah and of Jewish values, and is beloved for her gifts of knowledge, leadership and counsel, inspirational worship services, and creative programming. […]

Faith Action Network joins Presbyterian Hunger Program, PC (USA) and a network of groups to co-sponsor World Food Week. Set aside for October 9-17, it will spotlight global action regarding food justice, hunger, food access, trade, and food sovereignty. FAN has convened some regional and statewide groups to highlight the good work already being done on these issues across our state and highlight resources and actions to take during October 9-17. We especially urge faith communities to consider teaching or […]