“United in Faith: A Call to Action” is an ecumenical gathering of progressive people of faith in south Snohomish county and north King county, and beyond, who unite to stand together against tyranny and injustice. The organizer of the event, to be held on Friday, October 24, at 7 p.m. at Edmonds United Methodist Church, is the Edmonds UMC Political Action group. The event will also be livestreamed with more information available on the event page of the church’s website.
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“We gather in Edmonds as part of a growing national and global movement of faithful resistance—standing in solidarity to protect the integrity of our democracy, the depth of our values, and the soul of our shared future. By coming together, we embolden our neighbors, support our civic institutions, and bear witness to a God of justice and love.”
The event hopes to gather churches in the area (and beyond) to form a coalition to network for communication and rapid response for whatever arises over the coming months.
Featured Speakers:
Bishop Shelley M. Bryan Wee, bishop in the Northwest Washington Synod of the ELCA.
Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth, residential bishop of the Greater Northwest Episcopal Area of the United Methodist Church, which includes: Alaska, Oregon, Idaho, and Washington.
Our Shared Commitments:
- Expose the misuse of religion for political gain.
We seek to raise awareness of how faith is being weaponized to legitimize authoritarian power and suppress dissenting voices. - Resist false anointings and cults of personality.
We stand against narratives that claim divine endorsement of any political leader or agenda, especially when they undermine justice, personhood, or the common good. - Uphold the freedom of faith, not the imposition of it.
We believe faith should never be coerced or legislated—especially in public schools and civic spaces. True faith inspires love with one another, not domination of the other. - Learn from history to guard against repeating it.
We remember how religious complacency and complicity enabled atrocities in the past—from Nazi Germany to other regimes that co-opted faith for oppression. We honor those who resisted, such as Rev. Dietrich Bonhoeffer and countless unnamed faithful dissenters. - Activate hope and courage.
We invite people of faith to join a visible, peaceful public witness that proclaims: democracy, dignity, and truth still matter—and our voices can help preserve them. - Live the values Jesus taught:
- Love your neighbor, NO exceptions.
- Blessed are the meek, the peacemakers, the humble.
- Welcome the stranger, care for the vulnerable.
- Resist the corruption of faith by power and profit.
A Call to Action:
Before leaving the event participants will have the opportunity to sign up with political action groups, immigrant and refugee rights group, human services organizers, and the Faith Action Network. We also call upon progressive churches in our area to join us in the formation of a coalition and rapid response network to act together as situations unfold over the coming months and years that require our unified and targeted action.
For more information:
Diana Nielsen, leader of the Edmonds United Methodist Political Action Group diana.nielsen@comcast.net. 206-406-0341
