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
Collasians 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

After Linda Carnine of “Choose Kindness” in Eugene, delivered her message about the power of kindness, several of us were able to attend the Choose Kindness event at the Shedd on Sunday, Nov. 3. Mayor Tom Tait of Anaheim spoke about the changes for the good that came about in their town as they implemented the Kindness campaign in Anaheim. Out of that, he and his wife received an invitation from the Dalai Lama to visit him and Desmond Tutu in India. The Dalai had heard of this project in Anaheim and wanted to explore how this could be implemented throughout the world. Kindness is the message that the Dalai Llama delivers wherever he goes.

Hundreds of people were in the Jaqua Hall of The Shedd on Sunday to hear Mayor Tait and our own Mayor, Lucy Vinnis. Lucy did say that we are now going to focus on kindness in Eugene. I can see nothing but good coming from that. Hopefully these hundreds will go forth and spread kindness (which “…is contagious, catch it,” according to my friend, Sue)

I hope we can all remember to CHOOSE KINDNESS.
It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good, both for oneself and others. Dalai Lama

December, 2019
December 6
Friday
9-11:15
Eugene Friends Meeting
2274 Onyx St.
Annual Meeting

January 3
Friday
9-11:15
St. Mary’s Catholic
1062 Charnelton St.
Keynote: Mary Sharon Moore

DECEMBER FORUM
On Friday, December 6, we will meet at Friends Meeting for our Annual Meeting. This is where the Board reports to the membership regarding our past year including financial status, programs, and activism. We also have a little Christmas celebration. We hope you will join us.

LOOKING AHEAD TO JANUARY
As women of God and followers of Jesus, how shall we maintain clear vision in dark times?

Our January keynote speaker Mary Sharon Moore will offer us the lens of the Gospel and show how the term "20/20 vision," along with peripheral vision, the ability to distinguish colors, and depth perception, all apply to how we navigate our way across the troubled surfaces of the year 2020.

Mary Sharon promises a rich dive into Scripture, stories, practical steps, and thoughtful questions. Mark your calendar now, and invite your church friends, for our January 3rd keynote forum.

Details in the December Vine.

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