We're looking forward to seeing you
tonight at the first Pax Christi Central Seattle event! The seeds for the Central Seattle chapter were sown last April when an interest meeting was held at St. James Cathedral. Marie Dennis from Pax Christi International spoke at the event, sharing her experiences and answering questions about the role of chapters in the local, national, and international initiatives of Pax Christi.
Through that initial meeting, a few people indicated an interest in leading the formation of a new chapter for Seattle. Fr. Tom Marti, Meghan Mayo, Max Lewis, Patty Bowman, and myself met over the summer. As a Coordinating Committee we made some early decisions about the shape of the new group, keeping in mind that some Peace and Social Justice-oriented groups already exist in the area, like Just Faith and Pax Christi Northwest. We put together this inaugural event, with keynote speaker Joe Hastings, to reconnect with everyone who expressed interest in the chapter back in the spring. We will be looking for other individuals who would like to participate on the Coordinating Committee so that we can nurture these first shoots into great programs and faith-enrichment opportunities for the Seattle metro area.
If that sounds like you, make sure to check the box on your interest card tonight! Also, feel free to email us questions in advance: pc{dot}centralseattle{at}gmail{dot}com. Looking forward to growing a bountiful harvest of peace with you. -EB
