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

Heather Buch’s presentation does give us pause to consider what each of us can do to help solve this seemingly intractable problem of homelessness. Walking downtown evokes feelings of sadness, frustration and, I’m sure, fear and even anger. Anger at the homeless? More likely anger at the system that created and sustains this problem. What can we/I do? I hope you were able to attend the May 13 joint City/ County meeting discussing the homeless service system improvements recommended by the TAC report that Heather shared with us.

I have my own consultant when I’m stumped: The Bible. Here’s what I found regarding how we treat the homeless:

“... free those who are wrongly imprisoned and stop oppressing those who work for you. Treat them fairly and give them what they earn. I want you to share your food with the hungry and to welcome poor wanderers into your homes. Give clothes to those who
need them, and do not hide from relatives who need your help. If you do these things, your salvation will come like the dawn. Yes, your healing will come quickly. Your
godliness will lead you forward, and the glory of the LORD will protect you from behind”
(Isaiah 58:6-8).

I believe this is our motto: Charity is a blessing and system change is required. (thanks, Cindy)

June, 2019
June 7
Friday
9am-11:15am
United Lutheran
2230 Washington
A Society that Works: Housing

June 11
Tuesday
7:30am
Breakfast at Brails
1983 Willamette St.
A Look at our June forum

Sept. 6
Friday
9am-11:15am
United Methodist
1376 Olive St.
A Society that Works: Education

JUNE FORUM
THE PROBLEM OF INEQUALITY
Leading with our hearts, let us share thoughts about inequality, here in a nation with some of the greatest economic disparity in the world. Meeting together we will practice working toward “dialogic freedom”. (Sharon Schumann)

Father Richard Rohr, OFM, names this work “Spirit Energy”. To be both and, and keep from either or, to be patient and long suffering, willing to WAIT for insight and integration, to live in the always imperfect now, and heal our racism, sexism, heterosexism and our classism.

This paraphrase of the Lord’s Prayer is another echo of our call: “May we honor the holiness of creation and act so that love is reflected in the way we live.”

LOOKING AHEAD TO SEPTEMBER
Three faiths (Jewish, Christian, Muslim) hold Jerusalem sacred. Our nation is deeply involved in the struggles in Israel and Palestine.

Plan on sharing thoughts on this topic on September 6th.
See Forums for the programs for the rest of the year.