Join us for a social justice film, discussion and refreshments.

The Economics of Happiness
Wednesday, February 8th

New Location:
Assumption Catholic Church,
6201 33rd Ave NE, Seattle

(download movie night flyer )

Do you live in another part of ther country? Contact us about hosting an IPJC movie night in your local community. IPJC provides DVD and discussion guide.

IPJC Winter 2012 Justice Journal on Immigration

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Articles in the Winter 2012 issue of A Matter of Spirit:

• "The Church's Call for Immigration Reform" by Jill Marie Gerschutz Bell
• "Push & Pull of Global Migration" by Mary DeLorey
• "Postville: Taking a Stand, Touching Hearts" - Interview with Mary McCauley, BVM
• "Southern Hospitality: A Model for Every Church" by PJ Edwards
• "Detention Explosion" by Andrea Black
• "The High Costs of Detention" by Susan Francois, CSJP
• "The Harvest is Plentiful-Just Farming" and "Grasroots Leadership Spotlight" by Nick Mele
• " ¡Juntas Podemos Hacer Más! - Together We Can Do More!" by Giselle Carcamo
• Reflection Process and Resources

Download or listen to the podcast audio recording of this issue

IPJC Immigration Resources & Annotated Links

IPJC Justice Cafes for Young Adults

Our Justice Cafe program gathers young adults (20s & 30s) across the US, Canada and Africa for meaningful conversations on issues of global concern. By joining a Justice Cafe, young adults:

• Build Community- with young adults regionally, nationally and internationally
• Act for Justice - explore issues of global and local concern and act together for justice
• Deepen Spirituality - make connections between spirituality and justice

Our January Justice Cafe Conversation topic will be Rights of Workers.

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.
Visit the Justice Cafe social networking website to learn more.

Just Video Contest 2012

IPJC announces the start of our Just Video 2012 contest! 

Create a 3-5 minute video that informs and inspires the audience to act for justice. (and win prizes while doing it!)

For more information on this awesome contest, check out the Just Video Page

 

Watch the winning videos and honorable mentions on our website.

2011 1st Prize: "Water & the Catholic Social Teaching"
by McKenna McNabb and Taylor Delaney of
Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, Bellevue, WA

Northwest Coalition for Responsible Investment - Annual Report 2011

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IPJC 20th Anniversary: Celebrating the Story of Building Community, Creating Change - 1991-2011

More than 350 friends and supporters joined us on April 12th at Seattle University to celebrate the story of our twenty years of building community, creating change.

A Story of Faith
A Story of Courage
A Story of Community
A Story of a Future Full of Hope

We invite you to view our opening dance and ritual by Betsey Beckman with Kristin Kissell, "The Story of Sadako and the Thousand Cranes."

Justice for Women Summer 2011 Newsletter

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• Advancing Adult Literacy in Rural Washington/ Progresos en la Alfabetización de Adultos en Zonas Rurales de Washington
• Puppets & Teen Dating Violence Prevention/ Títeres para Prevenir la Violencia en el Noviazgo de Adolescentes
• Homelessness Does Not Equal Hopelessness/ Carecer de Techo no Significa Carecer de Esperanza
• ¡Sí se Puede! Celebrating Latino Community Power & Strengths/¡Sí se Puede! Celebremos el Poder y Fortaleza de la Comunidad Latina

Care for All of Creation Book

Care for All of Creation is IPJC's six session process for faith communities.

• Universe Story
• Toxics
• Global Warming
• Social, Economic, Environmental Interdependence
• Water
• Greening Parishes

Each session includes prayer, education, catholic social teaching, analysis, discussion, signs of hope and action.

Suggestions for using Care for All of Creation Booklets:

• Create an adult education program or series using the booklets
• Use with a parish or community small group during a liturgical season
• Use the process as a follow up to JustFaith, RCIA, or other community based program
• Gather a cross-generational group to share the process together

“Care for All of Creation is a wonderful resource for parishes wishing to become more involved in exploring the connection between our faith and care for Earth.  I highly recommend it!”
—Patty Bowman, Director of Social Outreach−St. James Cathedral

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