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A Word of Support from Faith Action Network and an invitation to our Annual Dinner

2024-11-07T14:00:30-08:00

A Response to the Election Results from FAN’s new Executive Director Dear FAN, Now more than ever, we must stand together, work together, resist together, and in our own ways and practices, pray together. Love must win. Today is my fourth day as the new Executive Director of FAN. All day long, yesterday, I kept hearing a phrase from the book of Esther in the Jewish scriptures, “for such a time as this.” This phrase reminds me of how Esther led the resistance against the empire. Dear FAN, we are here and brought together for exact times like the one [...]

A Word of Support from Faith Action Network and an invitation to our Annual Dinner2024-11-07T14:00:30-08:00

Announcing FAN’s Next Executive Director, Joyce del Rosario and Upcoming FAN Events

2024-10-10T15:48:21-07:00

The FAN Governing Board and Staff are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Joyce del Rosario as the new Executive Director of the Faith Action Network, beginning November 1. Dr. del Rosario brings a wealth of experience to her new role and a relational, collaborative work style to help us move FAN into a new chapter that builds on the successes of the past and broadens our network for the future. Dr. Rosario writes: I am deeply honored to have been chosen by the board and staff of FAN to lead us into the next season. I have grown [...]

Announcing FAN’s Next Executive Director, Joyce del Rosario and Upcoming FAN Events2024-10-10T15:48:21-07:00

Faith, Labor and Building Our Statewide Connections

2024-09-23T15:28:48-07:00

FAN Opposes all four initiatives! Our Board voted to oppose the newest initiative on the November ballot, I-2066, concerning "regulating energy services, including natural gas and electrification." The effect of this initiative would be to protect natural gas, which is 90% methane, among energy sources and fuel types. It would delay the transition toward a cleaner and more efficient energy infrastructure needed to meet our state's climate goals. And it would burden low-income households without disposable income to buy solar panels, heat pumps and electric cars with an energy source that is associated with lung and cardiovascular health problems. We are recommending [...]

Faith, Labor and Building Our Statewide Connections2024-09-23T15:28:48-07:00

3 Initiatives to Vote No on this November

2024-09-23T16:41:16-07:00

Help protect the progress we've made together. Learn more below!Vote NO on I-2109, I-2117, and I-2124!These three initiatives on the November ballot threaten investments in education, childcare, sustainable environments, healthy communities, long-term care and more.Our recommendation to Vote NO on all three initiatives is grounded in our values, which include: Belonging, Justice & Equity, Interconnectedness, Collaboration, and Pluralism. These emerge from the heart of our diverse spiritual traditions, texts, and practices that call us to love and care for our neighbors and the earth. Join us in voting NO on these three harmful initiatives this fall and stay up to date [...]

3 Initiatives to Vote No on this November2024-09-23T16:41:16-07:00

Build skills with FAN this summer and Vote NO on Initiatives

2024-09-23T16:01:00-07:00

Help protect the progress we've made together. Learn more below! We Welcome You to Join us for a FAN Liaison Training We are so grateful to those of you who serve as liaisons between your faith community and FAN! And for those of you who may not be liaisons but who provide leadership for your faith community's engagement in social and environmental justice! We want to take time this summer to check in with you, share some resources, and hear how we can support you in the coming year. We invite liaisons, legislative district coordinators, and other faith community leaders active in--or [...]

Build skills with FAN this summer and Vote NO on Initiatives2024-09-23T16:01:00-07:00

We’re Hiring at FAN

2024-06-13T12:25:30-07:00

FAN is excited to announce that we have launched the hiring process for our next Executive Director! We are seeking a collaborative, values-aligned, and strategic nonprofit leader who has the skills to guide the future of the organization. This role requires both a deep respect for diverse beliefs and cultures; and a passion for building an equitable, multiracial, and multifaith community of advocates across Washington State. Please see the Executive Director job description for further information. Candidates should send their resume, cover letter, and three references to apply@fanwa.org. Priority deadline is July 12. We encourage our network to share this job [...]

We’re Hiring at FAN2024-06-13T12:25:30-07:00

Region 1 Bishops urge Congressional leaders to pass Farm Bill

2024-06-06T21:12:13-07:00

Last month, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's six Bishops in Region 1—Bishop Shelley Bryan Wee of Northwest Washington Synod, Bishop Rick Jaech of Southwestern Washington Synod, Bishop Meggan Manlove of Northwest Intermountain Synod, Bishop Laurie Larson Caesar of Oregon Synod, Bishop Laurie Jungling of Montana Synod, and Bishop Shelley Wickstrom of Region 1 of Alaska Synod—sent letters to the House and Senate Agriculture Committees leadership, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington’s 3rd district, Rep. Lori Chavez Demer of Oregon’s 5th district, and Rep. Andrea Salinas of Oregon’s 6th district, addressing concerns and hope for the passing of a good [...]

Region 1 Bishops urge Congressional leaders to pass Farm Bill2024-06-06T21:12:13-07:00

Earth Week and Beyond

2024-09-23T16:43:34-07:00

FAN staff are excited to welcome you to our annual Spring Summits, scheduled for two Sundays this spring: May 5 and June 9, 3:00-4:30pm. We’ve opted to host these summits online to allow more people to join and to enable advocates from across the state to hear from each other. During this year’s summits, we’ll be able to celebrate legislative wins and hear about stalled legislation and what is needed to move forward next session. FAN staff will share an update on the three ballot initiatives that will have an impact on everything we do this year. And you will have a [...]

Earth Week and Beyond2024-09-23T16:43:34-07:00

Expand the Child Tax Credit

2024-04-25T11:22:41-07:00

Register for a Sunday Summit at the May 5 or June 9 links or learn more on our Spring Summit page and bring your voice and your advocacy to the FAN table! Register for Spring Summit Expand the Child Tax Credit Take Federal Action Now! Our eyes shift to Congress as the expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC) has been stuck in the Senate since January. An expanded CTC would help 16 million children in low-income families and this modest effort would go a long way for children living in poverty and struggling families. Urging your Senators to take action [...]

Expand the Child Tax Credit2024-04-25T11:22:41-07:00

Announcing our FAN Spring Summits

2024-04-16T13:57:36-07:00

FAN Board Members, Rabbi Jason Levine and Jasmit Singh, were present for the Governor’s signing of SB 5427, establishing a bias incident hotline for WA state. See the list of successful bills and budget items you helped make possible at our website on the Legislative Agenda page. Register for Spring Summits! FAN staff are moving into what we call our Spring Outreach season, where we get to be present at your community gatherings and denominational conferences, and talk with you about what happened this legislative session. Most importantly, we seek to hear your concerns and priorities for what we might [...]

Announcing our FAN Spring Summits2024-04-16T13:57:36-07:00
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