The Basin and Towel: A Summit on Synod, Women, and the Future of the Church

914 E. Jefferson Street,Seattle WA 98122

30 April, 2022

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Join us for this special in-person summit of The Catholic Heritage Series! The Basin and Towel: A Summit on Synod, Women, and the Future of the Church Saturday, April 30, 9am-4pm Campion Ballroom, Seattle University The Catholic Heritage Series will take shape as a summit in spring quarter. This event includes a facilitated four-part movement of discernment, discussion, prayer, a shared meal, and live art, poetry and music, with a special performance by the Gospel Truth Choir! Morning refreshments, lunch and parking are included in this free event; a free-will donation to help cover the cost is appreciated. Pope Francis opened a process of synodality which states as its purpose: “to search for God’s will on how to be Church and how the Church can best exist and pursue its mission in the world.” It is a process of listening, conversing, and discerning among all those who manage to participate. Decisions will be made in prayer and received in peace.” At the same time, the Jesuit Superior General initiated a process of discerning how Jesuits can work more collaboratively with women in their ministries. To assist Catholics in contributing their voices to both processes, ICTC convenes a summit to open a conceptual space for women and men to participate in the synod and the Jesuit discernment process. This event is free, but you can donate a free-will offering to offset the cost of this event. A suggested donation of $10-15 per person will help cover the cost of food and speaker honorariums. *As of now, no Covid-19 protocols will be in place for April 30. You will be notified by email if any Covid protocols are reinstated for this event.*