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Federal Advocacy Action Alert: As people of faith and conscience, we are grounded in our belief in the sacred dignity of each person, and our diverse faith traditions call us to act boldly and persistently against the Trump Administration's Mass Deportation agenda. In these challenging times, we are grateful for communities of faith and conscience around the state who have been organizing Rapid Response to ICE, advocating for the WA State Immigrant Worker Protection Act, and weaving local networks of mutual aid to support our immigrant and refugee neighbors. As our resistance continues, the U.S. Senate unveiled plans last week [...]

This week we invite you into walking as resistance. We also share opportunities to attend FAN workgroups on indigenous solidarity and housing/homelessness. And please stay tuned for news next week about upcoming regional summit meetings in Western Washington and immigration justice action! "Part of love is responsibility... When we walk mindfully, each step reminds us of our responsibility. With each step the earth heals us, and with each step we heal the earth." (Thich Nhat Hanh) Be Inspired by "Atomic Pilgrim" During this dangerous time for our planet, join Health Care for All to hear from James Patrick Thomas, author [...]

FAN Faith Leaders joined the Governor outside of NWDC earlier this week to bring accountability to the GEO group. Read more about it below. FAN Faith Leaders Stand Strong at NWDC Against Inhumane Treatment This week, Faith Action Network clergy, staff, and board members stood alongside our state representatives, Tacoma Mayor and Council members, as Governor Bob Ferguson and AG Nick Brown announced legal action against the Geo corporation, the for-profit business making money off of detaining people at the Northwest Detention Center. Don't let our smiles fool you; we are serious about helping to hold them accountable for the [...]

    Take Action this May Day with FAN and the Washington for All Coalition May 1st – International Workers’ Day – is a day born from the labor struggles of working people right here in the United States, a powerful National Day of Action uniting labor, immigrants, and community organizations in the streets. This year, organizers are calling for a day of “No School, No Work, No Shopping” to disrupt the takeover of our country. Here in Washington—and across our country— workers, students, and families will be marching, rallying, walking out and taking action together to demand: 📣ICE out of [...]

Celebrating Earth Day and Opportunities for Organizing! Ready to learn, take action and build community? Check out this e-news, which shares opportunities on immigration justice, earth care, housing, and more. FAN recommends the upcoming Seattle Social Justice Film Festival, which features sixty-one films on a range of social justice topics. It will take place in person April 16-19 at the Pacific Tower in Seattle, and virtually beginning April 20. One of the highlighted films is The Price of Plenty: Voices from the Valley, on Saturday the 18th. This film uplifts voices from the Lower Yakima Valley and will followed by [...]

FAN advocates showed up around our state for No Kings III. In Wenatchee, Rev. Dane Breslin from Sunnyslope Church (far left) organized fellow clergy for a powerful presence at Wenatchee No Kings. Jess Ingman delivered a powerful speech about multi-faith organizing. Brianna Dilts in Spokane (top right) gathered with FAN and Faith Leaders & Leaders of Conscience to organize a multi-faith vigil before the rally.Blake Alford (bottom left) in Seattle gathered at Central Lutheran Church with many faiths represented and a photo-worthy banner that states, "People of Faith Stand with Immigrants." Kristin Ang in Tacoma (bottom right) rallied with Rep. Emily Randall.We also know FAN advocates in [...]

Connect with FAN at one of these No Kings III events below and let us know if you are hosting/organizing a group in another location so we can highlight it! Reach out to particular staff if you have questions. Tacoma with Kristin Ang@fanwa.org Seattle with Blake Alford@fanwa.org, Location Update! Meet in front of Central Lutheran Church next to Cal Anderson Park and look for the “People Faith Stand with Immigrants” banner. The multifaith group will gather at that meeting point from 11 AM to 1 PM, when they will start marching. Wenatchee with Jess Ingman@fanwa.org Spokane with Brianna Dilts@fanwa.org Search [...]

From the first No Kings to Hands Off to ICE Out, FAN Advocates have shown up around the state to bring a multi-faith presence to this nonviolent movement, and we can continue this momentum together on March 28. Multi-faith Presence at No Kings III On Saturday, March 28, people from across the country will rally for No Kings III to continue pro-democracy mass mobilizations and proclaim that our power is of the people, by the people, and for the people. At FAN, we know that people of faith and conscience play a critical role in protecting our democracy and confronting [...]