Let her voice carry

 

The Synod on Synodality... Let Her Voice Carry Greetings! Beginning in mid-October 2021, the global Catholic Church begins what is arguably its most important initiative since Vatican II: the Synod on Synodality.   This two year process will explore what it means to “journey together” as the People of God in a local and global Church. Pope Francis is inviting us to what he describes as an inclusive, participative process of engaging all voices in the Church, including those that have been marginalized. We at the Women’s Ordination Conference see this as a moment of holy possibility. This is an opportunity to use our unique position to raise our voices, amplify our ministries, and call for the changes we long to see in our Church. We believe in the ongoing movement of the Spirit. Throughout this process, we commit to: Amplifying the voices of the People of God who long for and support women’s ordination and gender equity in all ministries of the Church.  Proving tools, guides, and lay-led spaces to engage with the Synodal process in a way that feels authentic to you; Holding the bishops and Vatican accountable to inclusive vision of the working document of the Synod; Calling it like it is. We know and share the pain of hope raised and dashed, and like you, share a well-earned distrust of Vatican processes.  We will, as we have named our efforts, “Let Her Voice Carry” — carry through parish halls and the halls of the Vatican; carry outside the walls of the institution as a voice for justice and change; carry the hopes of all who long for an equitable, reformed Church more aligned to the heart of the Gospel.  With your help, we will insist at every level that ordination justice is a vital part of the conversation and the future of the global Church. Together, we will ensure that there will be no synod about us without us.  For equality, Kate McElwee Executive Director Katie Lacz Program Director How to get involved Join our new Facebook Group, Let Her Voice Carry: For a Synodal Church Read the Synod Documents and Handbook We're tracking the progress of US dioceses in implementing a local synodal process. Let us know what is happening near you (if anything!) A Festival of #JoyfulResistance We are celebrating the ordination of Anne Tropeano in Albuquerque and you're invited! WOC is hosting a Festival of #JoyfulResistance to kick off a weekend of ordination events, Friday, October 15th at 5:30 pm at the First Unitarian Church of Albuquerque. We're talking women's ordination, local food, drinks, and even a DJ! (Note: this is an outdoor event and masks are a must!). Plus, all are welcome to Anne's ordination on October 16th, and her first mass on October 17th. Let us know if you'll be there by replying to this email, and make sure to share the flyer! What Communion Means to Me As a member of Catholic Organizations for Renewal, WOC is part of an effort to encourage Catholics to speak out against the US Bishops’ attempt to politicize and weaponize the Eucharist. We want to hear from you. What does the Eucharist mean to you? Have you ever been denied Communion, or witnessed this happening to someone else? You can tell us what Communion means by sharing a story, an image, or a video using this simple form. Your input will help shape a peaceful, faith-filled witness during the bishops’ meeting this fall. Learn More Join WOW for an Inclusive Liturgy Women's Ordination Worldwide member group, Catholic Women’s Ordination (UK), welcomes all to a virtual Eucharistic celebration on October 24th at 4pm UK (11 am Eastern US). Registration required. Register on the WOW website here. Make a donation to WOC today  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌

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