Save the Date
More information will be shared in the months ahead. We are planning for a hybrid celebration, with in-person opportunities as well as options to view remotely. Email us at fan@fanwa.org if you’d like to volunteer your [...]
FAN June Recap
In the midst of some difficult weeks in June, we gave thanks for the ability to celebrate community. At Pride events across the state, faith communities marched to celebrate God’s Love as affirming and inclusive. [...]
Faith Action Network Response to Roe Decision
As a multi-faith organization that values the sacred nature of human beings, care for our neighbors, and protecting human rights and religious freedom in public policy, Faith Action Network Governing Board and staff decries [...]
Turning Grief to Action
FAN members have been praying, marching, and calling for action to prevent gun violence in recent weeks. Pictured at left is Pastor Erik ?Kindem of Peace Lutheran, Seattle, in last week’s march from Temple De [...]
Our Grief and Prayers Cry Out for Action
Pastor Lisa Connolly and Julie Clark of Coupeville United Methodist Church shared this memorial of empty chairs for the lives lost in Uvalde, Texas, this week. We grieve and take action together. Our Grief and [...]
Register for a FAN Spring Summit!
Plans are coming together in each of four regions across our state to meet in person and on Zoom as we reconnect for justice. With gratitude to our hosts, all the locations are now reserved, [...]
Spring Summits
Come to a FAN Spring Summit! We are eager to meet with you in person across the state this spring, as well as make online participation possible. Some locations and times are still being [...]
eNews – FAN is Hiring
Pictured here with Governor Inslee is FAN Policy Engagement Director Kristin Ang at the signing of the Transportation bill in her role as Port Commissioner for Tacoma. The Governor signed many of the bills we [...]
Celebrating our Successes this Legislative Session
Standing with our Muslim neighbors in Burien last week after a violent attack on the Muslim American Youth Foundation (MAYF) building. Young people, their families, many imams and other faith leaders, government officials, and [...]
2022 Legislative Session Recap
Today we share the good news that spring is on its way and we have successes to celebrate as the 2022 Washington Legislative Session ended last week. (photo courtesy of DES.wa.gov). 2022 Legislative Recap [...]
Legislative Session Week Eight
Last push for the budget: Please email your legislators TODAY and THIS WEEKEND using the links and suggested actions provided, Ask them to vote for the full $30M support package for refugee support. Legislative Session [...]
Legislative Session Week Seven
FAN joins hearts and voices across the world in praying, vigiling, protesting, and calling for peace and an end to war. We continue to work for justice with these intentions. Week 7 of Legislative [...]
Legislative Session Week Six
We are past the halfway point of this short 60-day session that ends on March 10. Lawmakers spent long days and nights to meet the Tuesday, February 15, deadline for bills to be voted [...]
Legislative Session Week Five
We are past the halfway point in this short, intense 60-day session. It was remarkably busy on the floor this week due to legislative cutoff. Legislative cutoffs are milestones that bills need to reach [...]
Legislative Session Week Four
Attend Online IFAD on Thursday 2/10You can still register for Interfaith Advocacy Day before next Thursday, and if we already have legislative appointments reserved for your legislative district, you are welcome to join them. If [...]
Legislative Session Week Three
Two Weeks Until IFADOnly two weeks until FAN’s Interfaith Advocacy Day (IFAD) on Thursday, February 10! We need your help to get the word out and raise faith advocates’ voices.First, register yourself by February 4. [...]
Legislative Session Week Two
FAN Staff members gave virtual testimony this week - Jaspreet Singh (left) on HB 1840 to improve diversity, equity, and mental health at community and technical colleges, and Policy Engagement Director Kristin Ang on HB [...]
Legislative Session Week One
There is still time to register for the Eastern Washington Legislative Conference on January 22 from 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM and Interfaith Advocacy Day on February 10! Please register as soon as possible so we [...]
How and Why to Advocate for Change
Paths to Understanding and Faith Action Network are launching two on-demand courses as follow-up to our Pre-Session Trainings that will teach you How and Why to Advocate for Change through legislative bodies at local, [...]
The Legislative Session Starts Next Week
Introduction to the 2022 Legislative Session The 2021 Legislative Session will begin January 10th, and the last day of session is March 10th. This will be an action packed 60 days. With another virtual [...]
2022 Legislative Agenda and Pre-Session Trainings
We are wishing love and light to all who are celebrating Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year in the days ahead. We especially wish you blessings of good health and community after the challenges of 2021. [...]
We’re Excited for the Upcoming Legislative Session
Thank you to all who joined us for our Annual Dinner celebration and gathered across the state in your homes and in Watch Parties! We were glad to see your faces on social media and [...]
With Gratitude for You
We want to share our immense GRATITUDE for our FAN network and all who attended our Annual Celebration this past Sunday. Whether you donated before or during the program, held a Watch Party with friends [...]
Register by 11/15 for the 2021 Annual Dinner
We thank the Islamic Center of Tacoma, MAPS-AMEN, and Associated Ministries for inviting FAN to be part of last Sunday’s interfaith solidarity gathering, after recent arsons at the Islamic Center of Tacoma, St. Charles [...]
Register Now for the 2021 Annual Dinner
Register for FAN's Annual Celebration! We are preparing a wonderful celebration with friends old and new—save your spot and register for FAN's virtual Annual Dinner Celebration on Sunday, November 21, at [...]
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