In our families, churches, neighborhoods and civic engagements;
Through nonviolent action including promotion of life from conception to natural death, restorative justice, conflict resolution and contemplative dialogue;
By providing opportunities for civil civic discourse
IPJC Seeks Executive Director
The Intercommunity Peace and Justice Center Seattle, sponsored by 21 religious communities, seeks Executive Director to lead successful ministry rooted in Catholic tradition. ED leads development of regional, national, international programming; responsible for fund development, management, staffing; ensures justice and peace priorities of sponsoring congregations supported.
Qualifications: Bachelor's required, Master’s preferred; commitment to ministry in Catholic context; competence in social justice issues; organizational management, collaborative decision-making, supervisory experience; vision and entrepreneurial skills; excellent presentation, oral, written skills.
Submit letter of interest, resume: edjob@ipjc.org
Position open until filled
2016 marks the 35th anniversary of the United Nations Internation Day of Peace, a global holiday when individuals, communities, nations, and governments highlight efforts to end conflict and promote peace.
The Intercommunity Peace & Justice Center has created a prayer service special to the 2016 International Day of Peace.
The Prayer Service is available to download in English and Spanish!
Justice Cafés create spaces where young adults (20's-30's) committed to social justice can build community, act for justice and deepen spirituality!
To learn about how to bring Justice Cafes to your local community, contact the Intercommunity Peace & Justice Center at 206-223-1138 or ipjc@ipjc.org. You can check out a sample host kit here!
IPJC Communities Commit to Address Racism and Violence
"The difference between doing something and doing nothing is everything"–Daniel Berrigan
We grieve with victims of violence and call for personal and national soul-searching, prayer, dialogue and action to address issues of racism and violence.
Women’s Justice Circles partner low-income women with women collaborators from parishes, health care, educational settings and other community groups for the purpose of empowering low-income women to take action on an issue important to them and their families. Read about these actions in our newsletter!
Simply click on the publication to download the PDF
If you wish to receive a physical copy of the Justice for Women Newsletter,
please contact us to be added to our subscriber list.
Celebrate the Anniversary of Laudato Si' with IPJC!
June 18th marked the anniversary of the release of Pope Francis' Encyclical Laudato Si': On Care for Our Common Home. In the spirit of Laudato Si', we invite you to join us in spreading awareness and calling others to action on curbing climate change and preserving our Earth for future generations.
The Just Video Contest for 2016 winners have been announced!
1st Place: "Human Trafficking" by Reanna Salvador, Tori Conception, Dora Bezonsky, and Alexa Gomez from Ramona Convent Secondary School in Los Angeles, CA.
Watch their winning entry below!
2nd Place (tie): "Climate Refugees" by Caroline DeFranco and Lizzie Bradley from Holy Names Academy in Seattle, WA
2nd Place (tie): "Uptown Funk Cover: Water Saves the Lives" by Samantha Rivera, Angela Domingo, Destiny Zelaya, and Nicole Vargas from Ramona Convent Secondary School in Los Angeles, CA
3rd Place (tie): "Bound" by Kayla Florendo and Caitlyn Jacquemart from Holy Names Academy in Seattle, WA
3rd Place (tie): "Syrian Refugees" by Michelle Degeus from St. Mary's Academy in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Thank you for Dreaming Big! with IPJC on April 23!
For 25 years, the Intercommunity Peace & Justice Center has been making dreams come true in our church and our world.
Thank you for Dreaming Big with us! Watch our Dream Big video and Betsey Beckman's Dance & Storytelling from the evening's event below!
The Washington Latino Equity Network, a coalition of seventeen leaders from nine non-profits working with the Latino community, was formed in November 2014.
The Network organized Community Dialogues in five Washington state counties to create a space for dialogue. The wisdom of the community was used to name the issues that affect them; engage in the decision making process and brainstorm practical next steps for social change.
Through these transformative dialogues four common themes emerged: immigration, education, racism and discrimination and criminal justice.
IPJC synthesized the data and wrote the report. Download Spanish English
Tips for Fostering Sustainability and Sustainability Principles
History of Sustainability
Glossary of Terms
Continuum of Actions for Water and Energy Choices
Video, Movie, Books, Websites, and Other Resources on Sustainbility
Sustainable Development Goals
Theological and Ethical Perspectives and more!
IPJC celebrates Laudato Si'!
With Pope Francis we praise God present in the whole universe.
We recommit ourselves to care for our earth,
especially for those who are most impacted by ecological destruction.
We invite you to join us in building community and creating change.
We may not be changing the world overnight with
this ministry of socially responsible investing, but we are
making a difference. In its 21st year, NWCRI brought
its commitment to create a just and sustainable global
community to the boardrooms of 55 corporations with 22
shareholder resolutions and in over 70 dialogues!
We are proud and pleased to share with you the ministry accomplishments of the Intercommunity
Peace and Justice Center (IPJC) and to ask you to partner with and contribute to this unique ministry
of peace and justice.
As you read our report, reflect on the global outreach, the scope of our work, the small staff and what
is accomplished with minimal resources. Then, imagine what would be possible if we all invested in
this ministry in a new and deeper way?
On February 8th, over 600 advocates gathered in Olympia for Catholic Advocacy Day!
We represented 40 districts from Bellingham to Vancouver and from Sunnyside to Bremerton and participated in 130 meetings with our representatives. The day also included issue briefings, Mass, and testimony from people who benefit from social programs.
Among the issues we talked with our representatives about were increased funding for affordable housing, mental health treatment, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and abolishment of the death penalty.
Paris: United Nations Conference on Climate Change
Download our Resource Guide to keep up with what's going on in the aftermath of the United National Conference on Climate Change that took place in Paris, France in December 2015.
IPJC's new six-session process for faith communities!
Contemplation & Dialogue for Transformative Living
Contemplation
The Practice of Contemplative Listening
Reflective Dialogue: Part 1
Reflective Dialogue: Part 2
Transformation
It is neither a culture of confrontation nor a culture of conflict which builds harmony within and between peoples, but rather a culture of encounter and a culture of dialogue; this is the only way to peace. —Pope Francis
Every first Sunday of the month, IPJC hosts silent vigils to raise awareness and stand in solidarity with victims of human trafficking. Click here to learn how you can get involved!
Did you miss the Women's Convocation V, or would you like to see Grace on the Margins again? Well, now you can with the "new" professionally re-edited DVD!
"Searching for meaning as a woman in the church and confronted with the challenges of a people and planet in peril, Grace's cries for help are answered by Hildegard of Bingen, Joan of Arc, Sojourner Truth and Our Lady of Guadalupe, who lead her on a journey of the heart to experience Grace on the Margins!"
DVDs are $15.00 each.
Would you like to perform Grace on the Margins at your school or in your community? The script and score are available!
IPJC created a video to inspire individuals and groups to work to stop human trafficking and modern day slavery. It was presented for the Cascadia Center Camp Brotherhood Levine & Treacy "Peace and Harmony" Award, of which IPJC was the 2012 honoree.
Justice Cafés have started backup again this fall! C
NEW ISSUE AVAILABLE!
New IPJC Resource on "Sustainability" now available!
NWCRI Annual Report 2015
Human Trafficking Vigils
Seattle, WA 98115