Spokane Council of Ecumenical Ministries
1620 N. Monroe, Spokane, WA, 99205
509-329-1410 (Voice)
509-329-1410 (Fax)
Ron Greene/Cathy Beckley, Interim Co-Directors; Email: scem245@aol.com
Membership |
Denominational membership includes African Methodist Episcopal Church, American Baptist Church, Christ Holy Sanctified Church, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Episcopal Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, PResbyterian Church USA, Reorganized Church of JEsus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Roman Catholic Church, United Church of Christ, United Methodist Church
Interfaith partners include Baha'i Faith, Unitarian Universalist Church |
Important Links |
Other Officers
Ecumenical Networks
National Council of Churches
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Mission Statement |
- We celebrate our unity in faith and our commitment to ministry.
- We activate people to engage in common ministry, mobilizing church and community resources.
- We initiate and nurture ministries to respons to emerging needs.
- We educate people on faith, life and justice issues.
- We facilitate connections among churches, individuals and agencies for empowerment. |
Major Activities |
POVERTY
-Through the Greater Spokane coalition Against Poverty, we provide training to help poverty advocates and low income people address issues of affordable housing and living wages.
-Through the Interfaith Disaster Response, we connect emergency response people with church leaders.
RACISM
-At Camp PEACE (People Everywhere ARe Created Equal) retreats, we provide anti-bigotry training for teams of students who develop plans for their high schools.
-With Churches Against Racism, we foster response of churches to racism.
ADVOCACY
-The annual Eastern Washington Legislative Action Event informs church leaders on issues before the legislative session.
HUNGER
-By organizing the annual CROP Hunger Walk, we educate people on hunger and involve them in a simple, tangible action to support development and relief.
DIALOGUE
-The Council gathers the religious community for Pastoral Dialogues and Community Forums on issues that divide the community and churches.
CONNECTION
-Through The Fig Tree newspaper, the Council covers religion and justice news in a style that builds cooperation and understanding and motivates action.
-Our Directory of Churches and Community Agencies equips church and community leaders with ready awareness of ministry resources in the area.
-Church Leadership Orientation
CELEBRATION
-We plan an annual Community Easter Sunrise Service and an annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. |
We Also Want You to Know ... |
We are an Association of Churches
Serving the Inland Northwest.
We are churches coming together in faith, action and service
in community with others |
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