Northwest Catholic Women's Convocation IV
Dawning of a New Story: Radical Hope
May 1-2, 2009—Bellevue, WA

Northwest Catholic Women's Convocation III
Uprising of Hope
April 22-23, 2005

Northwest Catholic Women's Convocation II:
Tending the Sacred Fire
The second Northwest Catholic Women's Convocation gathered 2000 women and men in Seattle on April 27-28, 2001, to celebrate the many ways God lives and moves in our lives. As faith-filled women, we joined together for prayer, ritual and story; education and empowerment; celebration and transformation. Affirmed in our spirituality, we act for justice in our church and our world.

Convocation Transformation sheets collectively called for:
Advocacy and support for diversity in our church and our world.
Increased recognition, respect and visibility for women in church leadership and liturgical roles.

Ongoing education for spirituality and justice, including ways for women to become active in justice issues locally and globally.

Plenary speakers included Marie Chin, RSM, Diana Hayes, PhD, and Edwina Gateley, and 33 workshops featured national women presenters on multiculturalism, prayer, sexuality, Eucharist, conscience, ministry, feminist biblical spirituality, eco-justice, and women's faith journey.

Convocation follow up:
Purchase convocation small votive candles and notecards from IPJC at ipjc@ipjc.org or 206-223-1138.
Borrow and/or purchase audio and video tapes of Convocation presenters.

Women's Experience And Voice Expressed in Ritual and Story

Since 1994 thousands of women throughout the Northwest have gathered in small groups to express their spirituality: to pray, share stories of faith and honor their experience as women. These gatherings have formed a tapestry of grace we call WEAVERS. Our tapestry has been created by women from many strands of our Catholic tradition.

At each WEAVERS gathering women have recalled the stories of our faith ancestors, spent time in prayer, and shared symbols that express our common faith experience. The fabric of each event has been enriched by the threads of each woman's gifts and participation.

The rituals used in these WEAVERS gatherings have been compiled in two ritual books and a music tape or CD. The second book and CD, Stand Up Sisters, is available for purchase. If you would like assistance in organizing a small group for prayer and ritual, contact IPJC at ipjc@ipjc.org or 206-223-1138.

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