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

Anne O’Brien
Our January speaker, Mary Sharon Moore, gave us some building blocks for our work as Church Women United in 2019. We are about to embark on a very exciting a somewhat scary journey in learning to listen. Our goals as stated by Sharon Schuman, our mentor on this journey, are: Building empathy and trust among people who disagree, enhancing the ability to see form alien perspectives. Producing citizens who can engage with others in non-threatening ways on polarizing topics. Each of our Forums will have the theme of Society that works for everyone. Topics will include homelessness, housing, education, and diversity and inclusion.

I would like to propose that CWU takes as our “guiding principle” the “guiding principle” for his life as described at the memorial for Bob Kingsbury, husband of our own Shirley Kingsbury.

Micah 6:8: "What does the Lord require of you? To act justly
and love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."

I believe that if each of us truly took this as our guiding principle we would be open to listening to those who might have a different opinion about those controversial subjects we many either avoid or cause us to be angry. This year will be different, we hope. We may learn a lot about ourselves and our world.

PLEASE JOIN US starting with an orientation and practice guided by Sharon Schuman in February.

February , 2019

February 1
Friday
9-11:15
Wesley Foundation
2520 Harris, Eugene
Toward Better Conversations

February 5
Tuesday
7:30 a.m.
Breakfast at Brails
1983 Willamette St.
A look at our February Forum

March 2
Saturday
10-12:15
United Lutheran Church
2230 Washington St.
World Day of Prayer Celebration

FEBRUARY FORUM
Sharon Schuman, author of Freedom and Dialogue in a Polarized World, will share ideas to help us with our new 2019 meeting focus. What skills do we need to grow in seeing from others’ perspectives? What will help us give up the desire to win and instead choose to have real conversations? Writer, musician, and political theorist, with a university career teaching Literature, Ms. Schuman will continue working with Church Women United through 2019.
Don’t miss this lead off session.

LOOKING AHEAD TO MARCH
Saturday, March 2, at 10am - 12:15 is our Celebration of World Day of Prayer. Our theme is “Come Everything is Ready.” The program is based upon the worship service prepared by women of Slovenia. This is an opportunity to learn about a small and far away nation. We are delighted to have as our speaker, Ali Gentry, a local homelessness advocate.

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