"The vision of a Church capable of radical inclusion, shared belonging, and deep hospitality according to the teachings of Jesus is at the heart of the synodal process: “Instead of behaving like gatekeepers trying to exclude others from the table, we need to do more to make sure that people know that everyone can find a place and a home here." We are called to go to every place, especially outside the more familiar territories, “leaving the comfortable position of those who give hospitality to allow ourselves to be welcomed into the existence of those who are our companions on the journey of humanity."

--"Enlarge The Space of The Tent:" Working Document for the Continental Stage, Synod 2021-2024, paragraph 31.

The Student and Community Life Office invites you to mark your calendars for upcoming JST Community Nights!  JST Community nights are a vital way our broad and diverse community comes together through mass, meals and meaning making. 

Many nights will be collaborations across our JST community and beyond. We hope you will plan to join us! 

Community nights will always unfold in the following way:  

5:15 PM Liturgy | 6:15 Community Meal. | 6:45 Program

Upcoming Community Nights--Save The Dates!

Culture of Care

At SCU and JST there is no formal requirement to test for Covid upon your arrival this fall.  However, our JST community has embraced a Culture of Care by which each of us take responsibility for our own health and also the care of others.  

There will be free Covid antigen tests available upon our arrival.  We invite you to take a test, administer it at home, and communicate with us should you test positive.  There will also be masks available for moments when we are in crowded spaces inside.  We invite everyone to be mindful and ready to care for one another so we can remain a healthy community space.    SCU also offers information about vaccination here 

Student Health Insurance Program (SHIP)

We want to remind students that SCU requires everyone to have health insurance and that this is the time to accept the insurance or waive.  International Students on F-1 and J-1 visas are required to take SCU's SHIP.  Others, if covered by an appropriate insurance plan, can waive.  Please go to the SCU insurance website here  for general information.  To learn about particular coverage options please go here.   

On August 17,  Students received an email from Tammy Oh, SCU Insurance Coordinator, which included information about how to opt into text message reminders.  

Likewise, students are eligible to sign up for Tuition Protection Insurance. An investment in education today is substantial; usually the second largest investment to purchasing a home. In order to help protect your investment, Santa Clara University has partnered with A.W.G. Dewar, Inc., to provide protection from loss of funds paid toward tuition should a student need to completely withdraw from school for medical reasons. This is an extremely low-cost plan that could literally save you thousands of dollars!  Go here to get more information.  You must enroll in this insurance by the First Day of Classes, September 5.

Laudato Si Symposium

Diaconate Ordination

Annual Thea Bowman Lecture

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