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

I receive messages from Faith in Public Action which has a Faithful Agenda for the first 100 days of the Biden administration. They aim to “affirm Black lives and lay the groundwork for ending systemic racism. Our faith demands that we repent for our nation’s legacy of white supremacy and act boldly for racial justice.”
They are asking us to support H.R. 40.
This national legislation would support a thorough investigation of reparation proposals, so that our country can begin the process of repenting for what Faith in Public Action calls “the grave sin of slavery “and somehow remedy the terrible harm done by these centuries of oppression and marginalization.
We saw white supremacy in action at the January 6th insurrection. H.R. 40 will allow members of Congress to investigate ways we could atone for the damage done by slavery and the marginalization of our African American citizens that has continued ever since.
The Faith Agenda states that we people of faith know that “Black lives matter to God.” H.R. 40 gives us an opportunity to work to tear down inequality and white supremacy. .
Could you please contact your member of Congress (probably Peter DeFazio) and ask that he support this bill. We are sure that he does but it helps him to work on the measure’s behalf if he can point to the thousands of messages (we hope) he receives in support of this resolution.
This legislation was just introduced in the House of Representatives earlier this week. Identify yourself as a woman of faith and/or a member of Church Women United of Lane County. If we all contact Peter he’ll know that people of faith support this. It is truly time to act to end white supremacy. As people of faith we must do this.
Email: defazio.house.gov
Addresses: 2134 Rayburn Office Building,
Washington DC 20515
405 East 8th Ave., Eugene OR 97401
Phone: 1-800-944-9603
I’ve heard that a hand written letter or post card or a phone call to the office is more effective than email But if email is what you do, I say, do it.

MARCH 2021

“BUILD ON A STRONG FOUNDATION”
Matthew 7:24-27
is the theme for this years World Day of Prayer.

Our celebration is set for Saturday, March 6 at 9:30 am.

The order of worship was prepared by the World Day of Prayer committees of women of the Vanuatu “Vah’ noo ah’ too” and the USA.

We are pleased that our member, Mary Sharon Moore, is to be our speaker. Nancy Anderson, who has helped us with music several times, has willingly agreed to do so again. Two hymns from Vanuatu are included in the service.

Where in the world is Vanuatu? The country is a group of islands in the South Pacific, east of Australia. The Coral Sea is between the 2 countries. Please come to be with us virtually in this celebration. Fellowship at 9am.

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LOOKING FORWARD TO APRIL
The April forum will feature Jen Anonia from The Youth Farm of Food for Lane County. Hear about the multifaceted services that this program provides from youth advocacy, growing local food, and the amazing spring plant sale.

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