NWIRP's 35th Anniversary Gala is taking place on Friday, May 17th at the Westin in Seattle and we couldn't be more excited. We hope to make this year's celebration the biggest in NWIRP history and we hope you'll be there to take part in the festivities. Go to NWIRP's website for more information … [Read more...]
Stand with our Muslim Neighbors-Monday Vigil in Redmond
We woke up with the horrendous news of the shootings at the Al Noor and Linwood Mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, and we’ve been listening for how best to respond as faith leaders and faith communities to support our Muslim neighbors. We condemn and lament Islamophobia and white supremacy in all … [Read more...]
Al Otro Lado Urges You to Help Children Separated at the Border
An urgent ask from Al Otro Lado: Do you have people in your network who can help companion children who were separated at the border to be reunited? Read more here and fill out this form to express interest in volunteering as a companion. The info session: Join us on Wed. April 10th at 5 pm PDT for … [Read more...]
Vigils for the Indian Child Welfare Act Appeal – URGENT
In October a federal court in Texas struck down the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), what I consider to be an important piece of civil rights legislation for Native families here in the U.S. This important law, passed in 1978, strengthened the legal rights of Indigenous families and specified that … [Read more...]
48th Annual First Nations at UW Spring Powwow
Apr 6 at 1 PM – Apr 7 at 11 PM Seattle Center Exhibition Hall 301 Mercer Street, Seattle, Washington 98109 Hosted by First Nations @ UW Come and join us for our annual Spring powwow! We will have a variety of vendors, dancers, and singers. Grand Entry will be at 1pm and 7pm on Saturday and … [Read more...]
Bruce Knotts’ Climate Talk, Saturday, March 16, 7:00 pm
"The Most Unethical Decision Ever Made in the History of the World," a Talk by Bruce Knotts Saturday, March 16, 7:00 pm Seattle Mennonite Church 3120 NE 125th Street Seattle, WA 98125 Bruce Knotts, Director of the Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office, made … [Read more...]
Hearing of House Housing, Community Development & Veterans Committee on homelessness bills 1219, 1377, 1406 and 1207
The state legislature’s Housing, Community Development & Veterans Committee passed four homelessness bills (described below). These bills would enable local communities and religious organizations to develop affordable housing using existing tax bases. … [Read more...]
Schools, Pipelines to Prisons: Change the Cycle-North Puget Sound Conference on Race 2019, April 24, 2019, Everett WA
Save the Date for the upcoming North Puget Sound Conference on Race on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Everett Community College, EvCC Fitness Center, Everett. Please mark your calendars: NPSCOR 2019, April 20. The theme of the NPSCOR 2019 is Schools, Pipeline to Prisons: Change the Cycle. More … [Read more...]
Support House Bill 1603/Senate Bill 5684 to Reverse Punitive Family Policies
WorkFirst program cuts over the last decade are hurting low-income families. During the Great Recession, Washington state lawmakers implemented harsh sanction and time limit policies that have made it more difficult for families to receive the support they need. These program changes … [Read more...]
Proclamation of Support for Truth and Reconciliation in WashingtonState
Proclamation of Support for Truth and Reconciliation in Washington State There is an emerging and compelling desire to acknowledge the events of the past so that we can work towards a stronger and healthier future. The truth telling and reconciliation process is a sincere acknowledgement of the … [Read more...]
Sign Petition for “Real” Universal Health Care Bill
Sign The Petition Recently it has been all over the news in Washington State that Governor Jay Inslee and members of our legislature are planning on introducing what they refer to as a “public option” bill to “promote” healthcare for all. In their carefully crafted press releases, articles, and … [Read more...]
U.S. Extinction Rebellion, Jan. 26, 2019, Everywhere
US REBELLION DAY The US Extinction Rebellion begins on January 26th through a nationwide day of nonviolent civil disobedience and protest. Extinction Rebellion is an international movement dedicated to raising the alarm about the dire threat of climate change and using mass nonviolent civil … [Read more...]
House Labor and Workplace Standards Committee on HB 1398, SB-5438
Ramon Torres, President of Familias Unidas por la Justicia and Rosalinda Guillen, C2C both testified Support House Bill- 1398 and Senate Bill -5438 You can take action on these bills by clicking on the links above, and then click on "Comment on this Bill." The comment link will take you to a … [Read more...]
Help Those Facing Tax Lien Foreclosure
Tax Lien Foreclosure Keep People in their Homes!Help us keep people housed by preventing unnecessary home foreclosures!We believe that people shouldn't lose their homes due to inability to pay their property taxes, and we're working on legislation to address this. Sign a letter in support … [Read more...]
21st Annual Commemoration of MLK, Keeping the Dream Alive, Jan. 21, Bellingham WA
THE COMMUNITY FOOD CO-OP PROUDLY PRESENTS OUR 21st ANNUAL COMMEMORATION OF MLK KEEPING THE DREAM ALIVE! MONDAY, JANUARY 21 - 7 to 9 PM BELLINGHAM UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP 1207 ELLSWORTH STREET FREE. EVERYONE WELCOME. … [Read more...]
Treaty Day Film Festival, Jan. 19, 20, Bellingham WA
Treaty Day Film Festival Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay) Two days of films showcasing the resilience of Indigenous peoples in honor of the Point Elliot Treaty of 1855 between the Lummi Nation and the U.S. government. Two features, a series of short films, and panel discussion with … [Read more...]
Support Lummi Nations Hosting of 2019 Tribal Canoe Journey
CALLING ALL HANDS! Paddle 2 Lummi Community Connections (July 24-28) In the upcoming months we will be raising awareness, fundraising, mobilizing volunteers to help prepare for this event. All hands-on-deck to work together with Lummi Nation to: Raise $300,000 towards the $1.1 million … [Read more...]
Wet’suwet’en Blockade and the Challenge of Reconciliation
CUC (Canadian Unitarian Council) eNews: January 15, 2019 – Issue 73 The Canadian Unitarian Council (CUC) recognizes the sovereignty of Indigenous peoples and their authority to make decisions about what happens on their land. In the case of the Wet’suwet’en, who are opposing the development of a … [Read more...]
Treaty Day Film Festival – Bellingham
Jan 19, 2019 at 2:30 PM – Jan 20, 2019 at 5:45 PM Children of the Setting Sun Productions, 1711 Ellis St. Suite 102, Bellingham, Washington Two days of films showcasing the resilience of Indigenous peoples in honor of the Point Elliot Treaty of 1855 between the Lummi Nation and the U.S. … [Read more...]
We are the change – A March for Women 3.0
Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 10 AM – 2 PM Occidental Square, 117 S Washington St, Seattle, Washington 98104 Heading into our 3rd year of the Women's March, We hear you! We hear our local communities and we believe that no one stands alone. It will take all of us to create real change. We ask … [Read more...]
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