FAN advocates showed up around our state for No Kings III. In Wenatchee, Rev. Dane Breslin from Sunnyslope Church (far left) organized fellow clergy for a powerful presence at Wenatchee No Kings. Jess Ingman delivered a powerful speech about multi-faith organizing. Brianna Dilts in Spokane (top right) gathered with FAN and Faith Leaders & Leaders of Conscience to organize a multi-faith vigil before the rally.

Blake Alford (bottom left) in Seattle gathered at Central Lutheran Church with many faiths represented and a photo-worthy banner that states, "People of Faith Stand with Immigrants." Kristin Ang in Tacoma (bottom right) rallied with Rep. Emily Randall.

We also know FAN advocates in Bellevue, Richland, Port Orchard and many more places across Washington organized at No Kings III as well. We hope to post more photos on our socials so if you have photos from the day please send them to our office at fan@fanwa.org. Thanks for your presence!

Photo: From left to right, Sabrene Odeh (CAIR and FAN board member), Joey Lopez (Greater Church Council of Seattle), Rev. Amy Johnson (UCC National Ministries, Wayside UCC - Federal Way), Rev. Justin Almeida (Affiliated Minister, University Unitarian Church), and Rabbi David Basior (Kadima Reconstructionist Community)

Last week FAN collaborated with our partners, the Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice NW (JCIJ), Church Council of Greater Seattle (CCGS), and WA Council on American-Islamic Relations (WA-CAIR) to host "Multi-faith Convening: Lessons from Minneapolis" in North Seattle. Nearly 100 people of faith and conscience gathered to learn from faith leaders who responded to the call to go to Minneapolis in late January. 

FAN shared an overview of the pillar theory, coined by Gene Sharp, to frame the conversation. Within this theory, faith as a pillar has a powerful role to play in both promoting non-cooperation with mass deportations, as well as following the lead of impacted community members to know where and how we can collaborate for mutual aid, community safety, and more. 

Organizers shared a variety of ways to take these lessons learned and get involved locally in King County through Rapid Response with WAISN, accompaniment with JCIJ, Weaving our Strengths with CCGS, mass mobilization with the WA for All coalition, and more. Everyone has a role to play at this critical time as we ground ourselves in our sacred values and lean into practical actions for solidarity together - we will continue to share opportunities to engage as they emerge.  

Do you care about the environment? Ever wonder how to reduce energy costs for your sacred community and increase the impact of your ministry? You can learn more below about how to connect care for the planet while reducing energy costs below!

There are many ways FAN lives into our mission for just, compassionate, and sustainable communities, and we are excited to announce a new-to-us program for sacred communities who are interested in getting clean energy upgrades for their buildings. CETCAP or the Clean Energy Tax Assistance Program, gives free technical and legal support to any community who wants to learn more, is in the midst of planning a project, and/or is ready to file federal tax forms.

Clean energy upgrades are more than hardware improvements for a congregation--they are tools that can help us deepen our shared values of caring for people and planet. For example, solar panels and battery storage can reduce utility bills and reduce dependence on earth-harming fuel sources while also being a tool to help transform a congregation to a resiliency hub. Ground source heating sources can create more reliable warming shelters and financial offsets from both could go to support additional community needs.

Over the next few months we will be sharing more ways that you can learn about what clean energy upgrades are possible for your community, as well as meet with expert legal teams. If you or your faith community is already ready to learn, please contact us at fan@fanwa.org. Rev. AC Churchill is working with FAN to facilitate these clean energy tools for you. You can also submit an intake form to get connected with our partners at Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG) and Washington Department of Commerce. 

May we embrace this opportunity to sustain our climate and faithfully steward religious properties!

Table Turning - April 4th (4:00-6:00 PM) in Tacoma at NWDC. In the spiritual tradition of table turning, we join in solidarity with migrant defenders who are committed to immigrant rights from many groups across Washington. Organizers like La Resistencia work vigorously to end the immoral detention and deportation of immigrants. Through their campaigns: #FreeThemAll and #ShutDownNWDC (Northwest Detention Center) they center their work on the humanity of immigrant people. Contact staff members Blake alford@fanwa.org and Kristin Ang@fanwa.org if you want to join us at this event!

Interfaith Justice Coalition (IJC) Action Convening - April 21 (6:00-8:30 PM) in Wenatchee. Join us to learn about the IJC, our action group model, and how you can get involved. To receive a notification when the location is finalized, sign up here   

JCIJ’s Annual Dinner in Community - Sunday, May 3, 2026 (5:30 - 9:00 PM) Central Seattle This year’s event will center on the theme and Jewish value Kavod Habriyot, the dignity of all. Even amidst the crises of this moment, this evening is an opportunity to ground ourselves in why we do this work together: because all people are inherently deserving of dignity. Attacks on immigrants are attacks on our entire community and on our democracy. We are ready to show up with urgency, with joy, and with a bold commitment to building a future where all people are valued and cared for. Tickets are required to attend this fundraising event and can be purchased here. 

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