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It is with deep gratitude that we celebrate and honor the life of our Board Chair, the Reverend Carol Jensen. Reverend Jensen was a founding board member since June 2011, a total of 14 years. Before that, she was also on the board of the Lutheran Public Policy Office for many years and helped guide the merger with the WA Association of Churches to create FAN. In the time that I had the honor of working with her, I experienced her passion, strength, compassion, and love for others. I trust that the Divine has welcomed her home. We share the [...]

FAN Mid-Year Appeal How can I make an impact in these challenging times? Watch this video from our Executive Director, Dr. Joyce del Rosario to learn more about how we can work together in solidarity Advocacy Events in Your Area Thank you to everyone who called and wrote their legislators, protested in the streets, and stood up to fight the cruel and immoral federal budget that was just signed into law earlier this month. At FAN, we are taking time to lament, rest, organize, and envision how our multifaith relationships can strengthen and ground us in the ongoing work of [...]

FAN Stands Against Travel Bans The day after cruel and racist travel bans went into effect in the U.S., Kristin Ang represented FAN alongside a powerful coalition at SeaTac to embody a core value of our multifaith network – that we all belong! Kristin shared, “Led by my friend and colleague, Port of Seattle Commissioner Hamdi Mohamed—herself a Somali refugee—the message was clear: we all belong. These bans hurt families. They rob people of sacred moments—weddings, funerals, visits during illness—by instilling fear. They rob students of opportunities and our country of their contributions. But today, we showed what belonging and [...]

Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, President of the Children's Defense Fund, speaks today at the U.S. Capitol (photo credit: Pentecost Witness livestream) When you're up against the odds in the fight for justice, it's important to remember we are part of a much larger community of advocates. This morning hundreds of people of faith and conscience gathered in Washington, D.C., for a Pentecost Witness for a Moral Budget, an event out of the Christian tradition. The organizers emphasized, "people who are hungry, thirsty, immigrant, naked, sick, and imprisoned—the very people Jesus calls us to protect—are under real and dire threat. As [...]

Announcing More Locations! Join Our Spring Summits Sunday, June 1st Whether you’re new to FAN or a long-time advocate, we invite you to join us as we celebrate our legislative wins, connect about our advocacy experiences, and deepen our local relationships during these challenging times. FAN Spring Summits will be taking place at these confirmed locations so far: Edmonds Spring Summit: Edmonds United Methodist Church Federal Way Spring Summit: Khalsa Gurmat Center Seattle  Spring Summit: SEIU 6/Faith Action Network Office Spokane  Spring Summit: The Hive, A Spokane Public Library Wenatchee  Spring Summit: The Sunnyslope Church We also will be meeting [...]

Faith and Labor members Dr. Joyce del Rosario, Phil Lewis, Kevin Allen and Joe Sheeran joined May Day actions in Seattle, while Brianna Dilts represented FAN in Spokane along with millions across the globe to stand in solidarity for worker and immigrant rights. 2025 Faith Action Network (FAN) Legislative Recap The 2025 Washington State Legislative Session concluded on April 27 after 105 days of intense budget negotiations, public advocacy, and community organizing. FAN advocates worked alongside our partners to advance justice-rooted policies on economic equity, immigrant and refugee rights, food security, housing, climate, and democracy. Throughout the session, FAN supporters: [...]

Rep. Shaun Scott of the 43rd District speaks to the rally crowd (left) and FAN staff, Kristin Ang, joins Firelands policy director, Lindsey Schromen-Wawrin at Wednesday's Rally for the Public Good on the capitol steps (right). 2025 Legislative Recap As the 2025 session draws to a close, Faith Action Network (FAN) celebrates key legislative victories that move our state toward greater justice, equity, and sustainability. This session included major advances in progressive revenue, tenant and worker protections, environmental stewardship, civil rights, and government transparency. It was also marked by compromise and the somber loss of a beloved public servant. Lawmakers [...]

In a time when progressive revenue is on the line, the Faith + Labor roundtable gathered this weekend to share clear messages with our lawmakers: "Treat People as Sacred", "Tax Enough for Education Food Banks and Affordable Housing," "Fund Public Schools" "There's Enough Here for Every Washingtonian to Live an Abundant Live, Tax the Rich!", "Budget Choices = Moral Choices" and "Govern 4 Joy not Profit." Week 15 Early Edition - Rally TOMORROW for a Moral Budget At FAN, we believe that how we raise and spend public money is a moral choice. This session offers a historic opportunity to [...]

Faith Action Network staff Dr. Joyce del Rosario and Board Chair Rev. Carol Jensen guided by ambassadors Tia and Dara at a recent Vaisakhi Festival in Federal Way. Celebrations and Ongoing Advocacy Needs! We are delighted to share the news that this week three of our bills have passed both houses! They will now move on to the reconciliation process, if needed. These are: HB 1163: Enhanced permitting for firearms HB 1432: Requiring health insurance plans to improve coverage of mental and behavioral health care SB 5284: Recycling Reform Act We are also recommending critical actions today, with two weeks [...]

Faith Action Network staff Dr. Joyce del Rosario, Blake Alford and Kristin Ang observed a community Seder together with FAN Board Member Rabbi Jason Levine, lobbyist Trevor Sandison and JCRC table host Linda Clifton.This Saturday evening marks the beginning of Passover/Pesach for our Jewish advocates. We remember the liberating moments of our lives and we recommit to the many journeys from oppression to liberation in which we can play a part. May this week be one of deep meaning.Please take time this week in honor of Passover to read the words of Temple Beth Am Rabbi Laura Rumpf in the Jewish [...]