$35,000 raised to strengthen network of advocating congregations

SEATTLE — Some $35,000 to increase Washington state's network of advocating congregations was raised May 22 at the eighth annual fund-raising dinner and auction of the Lutheran Public Policy Office of Washington.
Two-hundred people enjoyed an evening of fun at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in North Seattle, including Bishop Robert D. Hofstad, wife Linda and Bishop Chris Boerger and Assistant to the Bishop Jan Nesse from the Northwest Washington Synod.
Talks continue to merge the Lutheran Public Policy Office with the Washington Association of Churches, and an announcement is expected this summer.