Church of the Holy Spirit Advocacy Project in Prison Reform
Church of the Holy Spirit Advocacy Project in Prison Reform SIMPLE ACTION STEPS TO SUPPORT REFORM Watch a recording of our webinar to learn about problems in our criminal justice system. LINK IS HERE https://vimeo.com/900901890/dbed3e57f6?share=copy TRAFFIC STOPS [HB 1513] Current policing strategies for low-level traffic stops disproportionately harm marginalized communities. LIMITING SOLITARY CONFINEMENT [HB…
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Church of the Holy Spirit’s Advocacy Project for Criminal Justice Reform Why Is the CHS Outreach Committee Interested In Criminal Justice Reform? In the year following the murder of George Floyd, a contingent of parishioners from the Church of the Holy Spirit (Episcopal) completed an intensive workshop/study program on racial justice called “Sacred Ground”…
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St. Placid Priory Spirituality Center, Contemplative Prayer Workshops For those interested in deepening, or renewing their practice, Contemplative Prayer Northwest has a series of retreats on offer this fall. Some are short introductions, others are overnight, or for multiple days. Here is a link to the website, which has more detailed information (location, registration, cost,…
Read MoreInterfaith Council to Prevent Homelessness website update.
Recently the IFCH updated its website to improve access to our food, rent, utilities, and healthcare programs, and to offer additional information about local services provided by other organizations. Here’s the address: https://ifchvashon.org/ Among other things, the IFCH website includes all of the services and contact links listed in the “Community Resources” brochure produced by…
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Church of the Holy Spirit will host an Animal Blessing and Hallow-een Party on October 29th at 11:30 am. Gather with us outdoors to sing thanks to the divine for all creatures, and bless the animals. We will gather under cover if it rains. Enjoy our labyrinth, forest trail and church while you are here. Bring…
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Congratulations to Marian Brischle and Michael Shook (first year graduates) and Rick Edwards (second year graduate) of the Education for Ministry (EfM) program. EfM was begun in 1975 at the School of Theology of the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee and has found growing interest ever since. Education for Ministry is a four…
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