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Frederick Douglass

“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.”

- Frederick Douglass (born Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey, February 14,
1818-February 20, 1895), American social reformer, abolitionist, suffragist,
author, orator, statesman. Was born into slavery, and, without his approval,
he became the first African American nominated for U.S. Vice President,
running mate of Victoria Woodhull, for the Equal Rights Party.


“If there is no struggle, there is no progress.”

- Frederick Douglass (born Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey, February 14,
1818-February 20, 1895), American social reformer, abolitionist, suffragist,
author, orator, statesman. Was born into slavery, and, without his approval,
he became the first African American nominated for U.S. Vice President,
running mate of Victoria Woodhull, for the Equal Rights Party.


“No man can put a chain about the ankle of his fellow man without at last finding the other end fastened about his own neck.”

- Frederick Douglass (born Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey, February 14,
1818-February 20, 1895), American social reformer, abolitionist, suffragist,
author, orator, statesman. Was born into slavery, and, without his approval,
he became the first African American nominated for U.S. Vice President,
running mate of Victoria Woodhull, for the Equal Rights Party.


“I would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong.”

- Frederick Douglass (born Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey, February 14,
1818-February 20, 1895), American social reformer, abolitionist, suffragist,
author, orator, statesman. Was born into slavery, and, without his approval,
he became the first African American nominated for U.S. Vice President,
running mate of Victoria Woodhull, for the Equal Rights Party.




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Harriet Tubman

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”

- Harriet Tubman (birthdate unknown-March 10, 1913), American
abolitionist, political activist. Born into slavery, she escaped
and later rescued about 80 slaves on the “Underground
Railroad,” and about 750 slaves during the Civil War.

“God’s time is always near. God gave me my strength and God set the North Star in the heavens; God meant I should be free.”

- Harriet Tubman (birthdate unknown-March 10, 1913), American
abolitionist, political activist. Born into slavery, she escaped
and later rescued about 80 slaves on the “Underground
Railroad,” and about 750 slaves during the Civil War.

“Twant me, ’twas the Lord. I always told God, ‘I trust to you. I don’t know where to go or what to do, but I expect you to lead me,’ and God always did.”

- Harriet Tubman (birthdate unknown-March 10, 1913), American
abolitionist, political activist. Born into slavery, she escaped
and later rescued about 80 slaves on the “Underground
Railroad,” and about 750 slaves during the Civil War.

Marching at the Seattle Center, 2017-01-21

• Sunday, November 17, 10:30 am
  Worship and Congregational Hymn Sing with Dan Kramlich. Followed by a shared community meal, provided by Annaliza Torres, and our amazing hospitality.
  
  
• Sunday, November 24, 10:30 am
  Worship and a shared meal.
  

• Wednesday, November 13, 7:30 pm
  “Seattle Friends of Roots” presents a slide show and talk by Saskia Keeley, photojournalist and board member of Friends of Roots, about groundbreaking workshops with Jewish and Palestinian women on the West Bank. Takes place at Lakewood Seward Park Community Club, 4916 S. Angeline St., Seattle; 206-289-0618.
  
  
• Saturday, November 16, 2 pm
  Memorial Service for Margaret C. Ying at Bethany. A celebration of life for our pastor's mother, and incredible woman of faith in our community. Everyone is invited to come and be in beloved community as we worship, share stories, eat together, give thanks to God, another, Margaret, and all our cloud of witnesses.

Marching at the Washington State Capitol building in Olympia, 2017-01-21 To see this image full-sized, click: Concrete Actions of Faith and Social Justice

We pray for peace amidst war, love amidst hate, compassion amidst despair, courage amidst fear. We pray for all of our sisters and brothers here and around the world, especially all who are sick, lonely, anxious, fearful, struggling, homeless, unemployed and healing and wholeness, grace and strength for the day.

Prayers for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline that will run through and destroy Native American burial landmarks and sacred spaces of our First Nation People.

Special prayers for our brothers and sisters in Haiti, Cuba, Florida and the Atlantic Coast affected by Hurricane Matthew causing deaths, massive infrastructure damage and numerous people needing to evacuate their homes. Prayers for our sisters and brothers in Syria, especially in war-torn Allepo.

• South and Central Migrants Rapid Response Network
  Faith and community leaders from around the city gather monthly at Bethany United Church of Christ to teach “Know Your Rights,” and to support immigrants, refugees, and migrants by standing up to every day injustices. -
  
  
• Standing Alongside Our Muslim Sisters and Brothers
  Bethany Partners with Muslim Association of Puget Sound
  #Repeal the Ban. No Ban Act!
  
  
• Creating Cards
  To send cards to our thousands of asylum-seeking neighbors who have recently fled extreme violence in Central America, to build new lives in the United States. - Contact: Jared Howe
  
  
• Collecting Blankets, Gloves, Hats
  Please help fill our boxes with new and lightly-used warm clothing, for our homeless sisters and brothers. - Contact: Jermecia Jackson
  
  
• Help 80 Seattle Families
  Our Christmas Gifts program, in partnership with our sister church, University Congregational UCC. - Donations Contact: Pastor Angela Ying
  
  
• Renewing Pledges and Financial Support
  Help promote justice, loving kindness, and to walking humbly with God, here in our church, communities, and around the world! - Contact: Bernice Cade
  
  
• Post-Worship Services Community Meals
  Join us preparing our weekly meal. - Contact: Tate and Theresa Anderson

               Northwest Immigrants Rights Project (NWIRP)

Worship and Music followed by a Shared Meal in the church sanctuary and hospitality room. Be renewed, refueled, reinvigorated for the week, by the grace of God in growing Beloved Community. All are welcome.

Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA)
ReWA Preschool Headstart Program
     For toddlers to pre-K, Half Day and Full Day
     Sliding scale, based on income.
Black Power Epicenter Cooperative
Rainier Valley Cooperative Preschool
Got Green
     New Campus Partner working with Bethany
     on Climate Justice.

Black Power Epicenter Cooperative (BPEC)
     Led by Senait Brown and Gary Kinte Perry, as well as
     many young community leaders, together with their
     mentors from People’s Institute, Freedom School,
     and Bethany United Church of Christ.

Leadership Training for Youth and Young People
Youth Undoing Institutionalized Racism (YUIR)
Ending the Prison Industrial Complex (EPIC)
     Meets in the church annex.
     YUIR and EPIC are led by Senait Brown,
     community leaders and mentors..

In 2018, Bethany United Church of Christ continues to work
in community partnership with our Muslim brothers and sisters
of Muslim Association of Puget Sound (MAPS), alongside our
Buddhists brothers and sisters and all people of faith, and no faith.

Falun Gong, Buddhist and Taoist teaching and meditation.
Samoan Choir practice

Church and Community Meetings, Gatherings, Discussions and Public Forums

Marching in Seattle, 2018-01-20 To see this image full-sized, click: Concrete Actions of Faith and Social Justice

What does God require of You? To do justice, love kindness and walk humbly with your God.

You are Beloved! I am Beloved! We Are Beloved! All Are Beloved of God!

Each and every one is needed in growing Beloved Community. Please support our social justice and ministry at Beloved Bethany with a donation of any amount to: Bethany United Church of Christ. You and your generosity and kindness are making a difference in our community and around the world. Thank you for giving generously.

NOTE: Throughout the year, Bethany Church will be leading in “Share the Gift of Love,” providing for our neighborhood children. Please bring new, or lightly used, men and women’s gloves and scarves. Please let pastor Angela Ying know if you are willing to participate and help.

Thank you.