Northwest Ignatian advocacy summit
adult participation
About
In the spirit of the Jesuit Apostolic Preference to “walk with youth toward a hope-filled future” parishioners, priests, teachers and community members are encouraged to join the summit to network with other Ignatian justice leaders, join in meaningful spiritual conversation with Jesuit students leading the next generation of justice work, and -most importantly- stand with these young leaders and Native-led activist groups as we engage in faithful collective action in solidarity with the Se Si Le and the Sacred Salmon Campaign.
Event Outline
Adults are invited to attend any and all of the following events. Overnight accommodation is available for those coming from out of town. A $25 suggested donation is encouraged for anyone participating in dinners.
Thursday February 22nd: Covenant of the Salmon People- Film screening and discussion with the film makers. This event will include dinner and time for small group reflection on the film. 5:30pm at St. Joseph’s Parish, 732 18th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
Friday February 23rd:
Dinner for Parish Social Ministry Leaders. At 5:30pm join with parishioners from across the region to build relationships and compare notes on social ministry within your parish. This will be an informal opportunity to network, learn from one another and consider collaboration long term. There will also be some preparatory reflection on walking with youth in their leadership and what it means to be an “adult ally.” 5:30pm at Seattle University
Intergenerational Conversation on Faith and Justice with Jesuit students and Jesuit Volunteers At 6:30pm join in an intergenerational conversation on the role of justice in our faith life. This will feature a panel of student leaders and time intergenerational small group conversations.
Saturday, February 24th: Public Witness in Solidarity with Native Peoples on Salmon Watershed Protection. Inspired by the the Washington State Catholic Bishop’s Call for Plan to Care for Creation and the Common Good in the Lower Snake River and “to develop and implement a holistic plan for the Lower Snake River region that seeks input from the Original Peoples of Washington state as principal dialogue partners,” this collective action, led by Jesuit students and Native peoples, will be an opportunity for faithful collective action to public officials, along with prayer, ritual and next steps to take the work home.
lodging information
Parishioners from Portland and Tacoma:
Reimbursement for one-night (February 23) accommodation of up to $180 is available during your participation of the 2024 Northwest Ignatian Advocacy Summit.
We recommended two hotels that are walking distance to Seattle University: Silver Cloud Hotel - Seattle Broadway and Hotel Sorrento.
Reimbursement Requests:
Email us (uwejustice@jesuits.org) your hotel reservation invoice and summit registration email to request your reimbursement payment.
From the date your reimbursement request is submitted via email, please allow two to three weeks to complete the reimbursement payment process.
Please provide a current mailing address to where the reimbursement check will be mailed to.
For any questions about the reimbursement process and/or payment status, please contact us at uwejustice@jesuits.org
Who?
The event is primarily sponsored by Seattle University, Jesuits West and the Intercommunity Peace and Justice Center in collaboration with:
Gonzaga University
Jesuit High School, Portland
Seattle Prep
Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest
St. Joseph Parish Seattle
Gonzaga Prep, Spokane
Bellarmine Prep, Tacoma
The event is designed for adults from Jesuit ministries, former Jesuit volunteers, members of the Intercommunity Peace and Justice Center and Catholics interested in justice and the Ignatian charism.
register here
You will register one time and be asked to make a suggested donation. We will follow up to find out more about specific event registration, housing and food needs.