As ballots drop this week, FAN and our multifaith partners encourage you to be a first week voter, use ballot drop boxes, and track your ballot! Making sure your vote counts is a vital way to protect our communities and our democracy.

FAN is defending the Millionaire’s Tax with the NO on 645 Coalition and part of the No Hate in Washington State campaign opposing I-001 and I-638. We encourage you to vote NO on all of the initiatives! Learn more and check out FAN’s one-pagers on all 3 initiatives here.

As people of faith and conscience, we know that power belongs to the people, NOT billionaires, strongmen, or politicians who believe they are above accountability. This Saturday, October 17th, FAN Advocates across the state will be showing up for their local No Kings: Vote Early day of action: Find an event near you here.

If you are in the Seattle area, “People of Faith Stand With Immigrants” invites you to march together from Westlake Park to Seattle Center. Bring any congregational or denominational signage to represent your tradition, and gather around the huge “People of Faith Stand With Immigrants” banner provided by the Seattle Jesuit Parishes immigrant advocacy group. To join this group, look for the banner at Westlake Park – the march begins at 2pm.

Those attending in the Yakima area are invited to contribute to a food drive for Yakima Immigrant Response Network (YIRN) to support families impacted by ICE. Donations needed: white rice, pinto and black beans, canned fruits/vegetables/meat, Mexican seasonings and condiments, diapers, and baby food.

Election Protection Contingency Planning Webinar

  • Co-hosted by the Voting Protection Alliance and OneAmerica
  • The Alliance will present about scenario planning for voting rights violations
  • Steve Hobbs will speak about planned responses from the WA Secretary of State’s office

When: Wednesday, October 21, 4:30 p.m.

Webinar registration coming soon from the WA4All Coalition – if you’d like to be included, email ingman@fanwa.org.

Celebrate 15 Years with Us in Spokane!

We look forward to seeing many of you this Sunday, October 18th for FAN’s Annual Dinner in Seattle! Those registered for the dinner are receiving an email today with key “know before you go” details. If you’re registered and don’t see dinner details in your email, please contact alford@fanwa.org who will be checking his e-mail over the weekend.

Although registration has closed for Seattle, there is still time for you to register for FAN’s Annual Dinner in Spokane at Gonzaga University on Sunday, November 8 at 5pm! Register by Saturday, October 31.

Join a Regional Gathering this Fall

Thank you to everyone who joined us for FAN regional gatherings in Spokane, Yakima, and Seattle! We continue to add new locations around the state, and we invite you to join us as we come together to foster community locally and build power regionally and statewide. We will connect around values, stories and food, listen for your advocacy priorities, and strategize for the election and the 2027 legislative session. FAN staff will offer updates about ballot initiatives and upcoming state legislation.

Tacoma & Pierce County: Thursday October 22, 6:00-8:00 pm. Bethlehem Baptist Church. Co-hosted by Associated Ministries and Faith Action Network. From Faith to Action: Strengthening Community, Advancing Justice. Please register here.

Vancouver Area: Sunday November 1, 4:00-5:45 pm. Orchards United Methodist Church. Please register here.

Tri-Cities & Wenatchee: Dates and registration coming soon!

Bellingham Area: Postponed

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