November 3, 2022

JV Community Instagram Takeovers Have Begun

The '22-23 JV communities have begun hosting takeovers on our Instagram page to introduce their communities and share about what makes their service and locales unique. So far we've heard from the Tacoma, Sitka, St. Xavier, and Spokane communities. You can watch past takeovers in the story highlights on our Instagram page, and be sure to follow us to get to know future communities. If you're not on Instagram, you can also watch them on YouTube.

Spokane JV EnCorps Members and JVs Share the Joy of Good Company and Food

Because we are all cut from the same JVC Northwest cloth, as Spokane JV EnCorps members and Jesuit Volunteers, we enjoy gathering during the year for companionship and support. In late October, we broke bread at our annual potluck, hosted by Fr. Tim Clancy, SJ, at the Jesuit’s Bea House. Sue Feulner, JVE and FJV (Fairbanks ‘70-72), coordinated the event, Bob Fuelner, JVE and FJV (Fairbanks ‘68-71), offered a prayer, JVEs cooked, and everyone (including the 5 JVs, 14 JVEs and JV in-local coordinator, Sarah Marr) contributed to the friendship and fun!  

Hearing a little about how the JVs’ year is opening out for them gave JVEs more insight into agencies and programs in our city. And JVEs offered a look into the future possibilities of being “ruined for life” by lifelong engagement with our Ignatian values. And—always a plus—the JVs had plenty of leftovers to take home.  

Visit jvencorps.org to learn more about continuing the Ignatian journey! 

Join the Jesuits West Collaborative Organizing for Racial Equity (CORE) for the

'22-23 Launch Call

Join students and adults from parishes, schools, universities, social and spiritual ministries across the Province on November 9 at 7pm PT as we reflect on the justice issues on our hearts, moving in our communities, and set our common priorities for our spring advocacy. This call will be led by a combination of students and adults and is open to all participants in Jesuit works from Arizona to Alaska. Register here.

Got an opportunity to share? Send it to Communications and Engagement Manager Phil Gerigscott at pgerigscott@jvcnorthwest.org. 

*JVC Northwest Partner Agency

Find more opportunities on our website: jvcnorthwest.org/community-resources/

Hidden Mercy: Catholics, AIDS, and Untold Stories of Compassion in the Face of Fear

By Michael O'Loughlin

JVC Northwest's recruitment team recently had the privilege of hearing Michael speak about his new book during the Solidarity on Tap event at the Ignatian Family Teach-In For Justice in Washington, DC. Click here to attend the next SOT in Boston on November 9.

Got a values-inspired recommendation to share? Let us know!

Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity, is on November 29. Stay tuned for ways you can support our JVs and JV EnCorps members currently serving with over 160 partner agencies in 17 locales throughout the Northwest. You can also make an early gift today to help strengthen our movement for social and ecological justice. Thank you!