Past Events

An overview of policy issues that will be addressed in the 2024 legislative session. Join FAN advocates across the state to learn more about FAN’s legislative agenda for 2024 and the opportunities to support legislation that will make a difference in our communities. The first part will include presentations on each of the categories of FAN’s work, with a chance for Q&A with FAN Policy Engagement Director, Kristin Ang. The final half hour will allow for breakout groups in each of the categories to add more detail to the policies and consider questions and strategies before the legislature begins on Monday, [...]

Advocacy 101 Training Join other advocates across the state to learn how to advocate during the legislative session. Both new advocates and returning ones seeking to refresh their knowledge are welcome. FAN staff will present some of the tools we use throughout the session, with a chance for Q&A. FAN’s legislative agenda and policies will not be discussed in depth, though we will share with you how to find more information. Please bring your questions! Please note: The lunchtime and evening Advocacy 101 sessions will have the same content. You do not need to attend both. When January 10, 2024 from [...]

Advocacy 101 Training Join other advocates across the state to learn how to advocate during the legislative session. Both new advocates and returning ones seeking to refresh their knowledge are welcome. FAN staff will present some of the tools we use throughout the session, with a chance for Q&A. FAN’s legislative agenda and policies will not be discussed in depth, though we will share with you how to find more information. Please bring your questions! Please note: The lunchtime and evening Advocacy 101 sessions will have the same content. You do not need to attend both. When January 11, 2024 from [...]

"Renewing Hope for the Future" is the theme for the 2024 Eastern Washington Legislative Conference from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 27. The event features an interfaith worship service, a young adult activists panel, a plenary on environmental issues, a panel with faith leader responses, and briefings on 2024 legislative issues by the Faith Action Network, Washington State Catholic Conference and Earth MinistryWashington /Interfaith Power and Light. There will also be workshops on racial justice, voting rights, refugees & immigrants, Indigenous issues, health & environment and housing issues. January 27, 2024 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Location Spokane Valley [...]

FAITH ACTION NETWORK’s Interfaith Advocacy Day brings the voices of compassion and justice to our elected leaders. Meeting with your legislators and their staff on this day is putting your faith into action! On Interfaith Advocacy Day, you will be able to: Join plenaries and workshops that will explore the issues on FAN’s 2024 Legislative Agenda. Meet with advocates from your legislative district to prepare for your legislative visits. Meet with your legislator or their legislative assistant! If you register by January 29, FAN will set up an appointment for you and others from your district. Lunch will be provided. Don’t [...]

A Cultivating Justice event hosted by the Sunnyslope Church In partnership with the PNC-UCC, the NWIM Synod (ELCA), Faith Action Network, and the NCW Equity Alliance with Sarah Augustine, Executive Director, Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery $40 registration includes catered lunch and training manual. Limited scholarships available. Contact Jess Ingman with questions. REGISTER

May 5, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Join FAN for our 2024 SPRING SUMMIT on JUNE 9. We will gather with advocates from all across Washington to celebrate FAN's wins in the past year and consider what steps we might take together in the year ahead. We will meet as a large group for part of our time together, and also break out into smaller groups based on specific issues of concern to you. This event is open to all advocates and will be online. We will send out a link to all registered participants about a week prior [...]

June 9, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Join FAN for our 2024 SPRING SUMMIT on JUNE 9. We will gather with advocates from all across Washington to celebrate FAN's wins in the past year and consider what steps we might take together in the year ahead. We will meet as a large group for part of our time together, and also break out into smaller groups based on specific issues of concern to you. This event is open to all advocates and will be online. We will send out a link to all registered participants about a week prior [...]