Faith advocacy
An Interfaith Weekend in Pierce County of Protest Against Gun Violence
August 12-14
Summary A group of congregation/community members and faith and spiritual leaders met at the invitation of congregation members from Temple Beth El and Rev. Dave Wright from the University of…
Read MoreNew Faith-Based Development Initiative Comes to Pierce County
A new program that empowers faith-based organizations to craft a vision to develop underutilized real estate assets into affordable homes and community facilities is coming to Pierce County. The high…
Read More8 ways Churches can respond to the separation of asylum-seeking families: Choose (at least) one
Thank you to Pacific Northwest United Methodist Conference and Rev. Lyda Pierce for this very useful information. The Rev. Lyda Pierce serves as director of Hispanic/Latino Ministries for the Pacific Northwest…
Read MoreSolidarity is a Bouquet of Flowers
by Sandy Windley, Faith Community Engagement UPDATE FROM JUNE 27TH’S BLOG “STANDING FOR LOVE, NOT HATE” On Sunday July 8th, a delegation of leaders from various faith traditions (including Christian,…
Read MoreFaith Action–Our Powerful Force for Good
Associated Ministries has been a longstanding member of the Faith Action Network (FAN). The 2018 legislative session is underway and for the next 60 days, many decisions will determine the fate…
Read MoreInviting Faith Communities Who Want to Join the Call to Action
Create a team to fill some homeless kits with useful items for families experiencing homelessness. Kits will be given to Catholic Community Services’ Family Housing Network. Give bus passes and…
Read MoreLocal faith leaders pledge 'respite and refuge' from immigration raids
Churches, synagogues, mosques and temples and the wider faith community are united by the perennial tradition of welcoming the stranger as neighbor, alleviating suffering, removing fear and humanizing situations of…
Read MoreInterfaith Women's Conference: Attendees Want MORE!
Over 400 women attended AM’s premier Interfaith Women’s Conference “Building Bridges of Interfaith Unity” on March 4th. With more than 24 speakers and workshops offered, 50 vendor booths, and a…
Read MoreWelcome Your Neighbors
Welcome Your Neighbors by Rev. Nancy Gowler, First Christian Church of Puyallup No matter where you are from, we’re glad you’re our neighbor. It started as a simple, hand lettered…
Read MoreHousing and homeless advocacy–your voice is important!
Punxsutawney Phil had a much smaller spotlight on February 2nd this year because hundreds of advocates were out in Olympia for Housing and Homeless Advocacy Day, learning about the need…
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