PeaceKeeper Training: Sun, Nov 1, 2-4pm Join CARW and others for a peacekeeper training ahead of the election. If you would like to be trained, or freshen up your skills, please join us! We’ll meet at Pratt Park basketball court (201 20th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144). This training is hosted by … [Read more...]
Need encouragement? Join Side With Love for Monday Movement Moments, Nov. 2,9 Online
We are proud of the ways our Faith continues to #SideWithLove and be present to the World. We are in the final days before a historic election and we want to offer you an opportunity to provide Faithful Witness at The Polls. Whether your congregation is a polling site or is interested in offering … [Read more...]
Revolutionary Elders Project , First Event October 24, Online
Among many cultures elders have an important place in the community, especially during turbulent times. Turtle Island, otherwise known as the United States, is undergoing monumental shifts on all levels: culturally, politically, economically, environmentally and spiritually. It is a time to … [Read more...]
Documenting the Struggle: A Conversation with Filmmaker Stanley Nelson (available online)
Documenting the Struggle: A Conversation with Filmmaker Stanley Nelson Recording Available now – go to online link to view. Conversation with filmmaker Stanley Nelson on his acclaimed Civil Rights films. American Experience and WORLD Channel tonight for a conversation with filmmaker Stanley … [Read more...]
Funds Available from Washington COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund
Washington COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund COVID-19 financial relief —by and for immigrants. As immigrants, we’ve made Washington our home. If you’re an immigrant experiencing hard times because of COVID-19, and you aren’t eligible for federal financial relief or unemployment insurance, this fund … [Read more...]
Mike Yarrow Peace Fellowship Basic Training for Peace Teams, Oct. 25, online
How can organizers of nonviolent mass protest actions help ensure those actions won't be "hijacked", and thus made less effective, by violent flanks, outside groups, and covert provocateurs? How can we help ensure that health guidelines are followed during protests, to minimize the risk of harm … [Read more...]
Training for Election and Post-Election Defense
So... now that UU the Vote has got all this incredible voter outreach going together and are in striking distance of hitting our new goal of 2 million (!!) we are pivoting to election defense. UU the Vote is partnering with The Frontline Election Defenders program coordinated by the Movement … [Read more...]
UU the Vote Harvest the Power Week of Action Oct. 21-27
UU the Vote invites everyone to join us for a week of action to harvest the power! Running Wednesday, October 21st through Tuesday, October 27th, this is one of our final pushes to ensure we reach 2,000,000 voters before Election Day. Join us! Congregational Call-in Days: October 21 – October … [Read more...]
Fair Bond Fund to Help Release Detained Immigrants
As COVID-19 continues to impact our communities, those most at risk are the members of our community who are in detention. Last week, La Resistencia broke the news that dozens of immigrants at the Northwest Detention Center had been exposed to COVID-19 by a GEO guard. Last month, we heard how in … [Read more...]
Action of Immediate Witness (AIW) calls for congregations to research, identify, and acknowledge Indigenous peoples
Do you know the history of the land your congregation calls “home?” Do you know what Indigenous people historically or currently inhabit that land? Do you know who the Indigenous people or communities are who live in your area or region and what their visions and struggles are? Are you … [Read more...]
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project Fall 2020 Virtual Series
Please join NW Immigrant Rights Project for the following conversations. You can RSVP or read more about each of these topics by following the links provided below: NWIRP's Past, Present, and Future: A Lunchtime Virtual Discussion (LIMITED TO 20). Sign up for the best date for … [Read more...]
Statewide Poverty Action Network Voters’ Guide Now Available
We're excited to announce the publication of our 2020 Voter Guide, a resource meant to help you decide who deserves your vote in the upcoming election! Check out our guide here and read on for further voting-related resources. This year, in an effort to respond to the current difficulties WA's … [Read more...]
Learning about & Speaking Up for PRISON ABOLITION: A COVID-Safe Way To Help
~ ~ ~ M E M B E R O P I N I O N ~ ~ ~ The views & opinions expressed here are those of the author & do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of JUUstice Washington. Looking for a meaningful topic to study with a small group? Please learn more about … [Read more...]
Harvest the Power 2020-Commit to a Season of Collective Action and Faith Formation
On October 1st, the Harvest Moon will rise shortly after sunset in the Northern Hemisphere. This burst of evening light provides an extended time for farmers to harvest summer crops and plant new seeds for the Fall Season. What and how have you grown this summer --- personally, in connection to … [Read more...]
Performance: “The Race 2020,” Sept. 24 to Oct. 4, 2020, Streaming
Seattle's Intiman Theatre in partnership with Mandala Center presents: "The Race 2020" Attend a thought provoking interactive performance of The Race 2020. This theatrical civic dialogue invites people to explore ways to use their voice and take action to affect positive change and be inspired to … [Read more...]
Help Families Hurting because of COVID-19 Keep Their Utilities
Families are hurting because of COVID-19 and the state needs to hear from you that now is not the time to cut people off electricity, strap them with unaffordable bills, and allow utility shareholders to put additional expense on rate payers. We need you to show up and weigh in. TAKE ACTION … [Read more...]
Sunrise Seattle Hub Strategy Session, Sept. 26, 2020, Online
This Saturday, September 26th from 5-8pm, Sunrise Seattle will be holding a hub strategy session. If you have an interest in helping our hub to craft a strategy for the months leading up to January 2021, we would love for you to join us! You can register here. Why: We’ve done amazing work since … [Read more...]
Weekly Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN) COVID-19 Response Call
We invite you to join us to for bi-weekly Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN) General Meeting Covid19 HUB #ImmigrantHealthResponse calls for exciting news and updates! This is reminder that WAISN will be hosting its weekly COVID-19 Response HUB call September 24th and every Thursday … [Read more...]
Webinar: Learn how to engage those on the fence about voting, esp. young, Black and Latinx
On September 30th, Demos and Boston University Center for Antiracist Research will host The Other Swing Voter: Visioning Forward virtual convening from 8 am to noon PT. THE OTHER SWING VOTER is defined as voters who oscillate between voting and not voting (or voting third party). These voters are … [Read more...]
Food Justice Film Festival 2020
Food is a big deal and the films presented in this festival will reveal the link between environmental injustice, climate change, food insecurity and white supremacy. The award-winning films will include "Gather," "Invisible Vegan," "Dolores" and "Urban Root". In addition the films, there will be … [Read more...]