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

Reading From Violence to Wholeness by Ken Butigan and Patricia Bruno, O.P, gave me some ideas about how to maintain a non violent attitude in this world that seems filled with violence of all sorts. They suggest we draw from the “well of sacredness within, “by consciously cultivating dimensions that bring us all life. They list spiritual qualities that are the foundation of a spirituality of nonviolence to be practiced every day.

Rather than just ignoring these deep concerns, they suggest we work each day on centering, on keeping a sense of awe, being grateful, being receptive, being compassionate and grateful, being receptive and being compassionate.

I suppose that seems a tall order but I believe that with prayer and with a belief in our Creator, we can deal with those each day and be a part of making this a better world. We can start right here in our own area by supporting the many organizations and individuals who are working toward nonviolence. That includes all of those groups and individual who work to better the lives of all around us. Good for Church Women United because we are partnering with many of them. See page 11 of your CWU Directory, 2017 to get an idea of all that we have engaged in during the past year and continue to engage in this year.

Peace….

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

June 2
Friday
9-11:15
Church of the Resurrection
3925 Hilyard
Report from Salem

June 6
Tuesday
7:30AM
Breakfast at Brails
1983 Willamette St
A look at our June Forum

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

JUNE FORUM
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE, CREAM ON TOP
We get to enjoy our traditional strawberry treat. What’s the “Cream on Top”? Our speaker, one of the greatest organizers in the state, Laurie Trieger. She’s the leader who steered paid sick leave through the legislature, insuring that farm workers, serving staff and caseworkers were included.

Regional outreach director of Family Forward, Ms. Trieger will bring us up to date on how the state legislature has treated the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) bill, what has been done to expand employment related day care, and the progress on reforming group homes.

CWU endorses Family Forward and CareWorks, and is proud to support their work. Bring a friend. Or two. This is an event not to be missed.

LOOKING AHEAD TO SEPTEMBER
Community/Neighborhood YIMBY (Yes in my backyard!)
Hosting the Unhoused:
Heather Sielicki

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