Church Women United of Lane County

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The mission that drives us . . .

Church Women United, an ecumenical movement of Christian women impassioned by the Holy Spirit, advocates on behalf of women and children throughout the world. We find unity in diversity, and we work for a world of peace and justice.

Church Women United of Lane County supports the National programs, priorities and goals, and celebrations.

Our monthly forums reflect the concerns of participants and explore issues of concern to local and state governments and to the citizens of Lane County,
Oregon.

Willamette Valley at rest. Photo by Mary Sharon Moore, 2010

A word from our President ...

Anne O'Brien, President

This has been a month of loss among our family and friends. I’ve just returned from a memorial service for my sister’s husband in Berkeley to find that I’ve lost 2 dear nursing friends. Before leaving for that trip we’d lost 3 other friends this summer. I find comfort in the psalms, especially these.

As a father has compassion for his children, so the Lord has compassion for those who fear God. As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you, says the Lord.
Ps. 103:13; Isa. 66:13

Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
Ps. 124:8

He heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds.
Psalm 147:3

And this is a comfort
Peace I leave with you.
My peace I give unto you,
not as the world giveth give I unto you.
Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
John 14:27

And for the 3 who were not believers, this poem brings comfort.
"What comfort have I now to give,
To soothe the heart, to which has come
That grief which leaves our senses numb?" -
The Light of Faith by Edgar A Guest copyright 1926

And so, we carry on and know that the world will be a different one without these folks who made a difference in many peoples’ lives.

Blessings to you all , my friends.

Caring Connection
If you know of a CWU woman or family member who needs a card or a contact because of sickness or other need call Anne O'Brien at 541-554-2646

September 8
Friday
9-11-15
Unitarian Universalist Church
1685 W 13th
YIMBY

Sept 12
Tuesday
7:30AM
Breakfast at Brails
1983 Willamette St., Eugene
A look at our Sept Forum

October 6
Friday
9-11:15
Eugene Friend’s Meeting
2274 Onyx St., Eugene
Human Trafficking

Oct 10
Tuesday
7:30AM
Breakfast at Brails
1983 Willamette St., Eugene
A look at our Oct Forum

SEPTEMBER FORUM
Locating the Homeless — YIMBY!
(Yes In My Back Yard)
Despite the efforts, many of our neighbors are still without legal shelter. Speaking to this serious problem will be Heather Sielicki, a homeless advocate working to increase access to shelter and services. She formed the Vulnerable Populations Working Group to help foster community around securing safe emergency shelter in her neighborhood and citywide, opened dialog among the Neighborhood Leaders Council (which she co-chairs), and actively engages on the challenging road to get to YIMBY in our community. Come hear about the efforts and the results.

LOOKING AHEAD TO OCTOBER
Diana Jantz from Hope Ranch will be speaking about their program to assist victims of sex trafficking which is a serious problem in this area.

See Forums for the programs for the rest of the year.