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

A message from World Vision:

Pray for people who are infected with COVID-19 or facing quarantine.

Jesus, during Your ministry on Earth You showed Your power and caring by healing people of all ages and stations of life from physical, mental, and spiritual ailments. Be present now to people who need Your loving touch because of COVID-19. May they feel Your power of healing through the care of doctors and nurses. Take away the fear, anxiety, and feelings of isolation from people receiving treatment or under quarantine. Give them a sense of purpose in pursuing health and protecting others from exposure to the disease. Protect their families and friends and bring peace to all who love them.

Pray for people at higher risk of developing the disease.

Dear Lord, we lift to You our concern for people who are more likely than others to become se-verely ill from COVID-19 — the elderly and people with chronic health conditions. Protect them from harm and be their comfort in this time of uncertainty.

Pray for medical professionals, caregivers, researchers, and leaders responsible for decisions about fighting the new coronavirus.

Father, we seek Your wisdom daily. Be with people making decisions that affect the lives and fu-tures of our families, communities, countries, and the wider world. Inspire and invigorate people developing better tests to diagnose the virus, vaccines to prevent it, and protocols and communi-cation to eliminate the disease’s spread. May truth and empathy be the touchstones of people setting policies for our protection.

He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, as you help us by your prayers …—2 Corinthians 1:10-11 (NIV)

I am praying for the whole world.
We can get through this with good sense and prayer.

April, 2020
April 3
FORUM CANCELLED

May 2
Saturday
1st United Methodist Saturday 1379 Olive St.
May Friendship Day

APRIL FORUM
Our April form has been cancelled. We hope you find a few moments on April 3rd to give thanks for what Church Women United has meant to you and send a prayer for all its members, as they are held in the arms of God’s love.

LOOKING AHEAD TO MAY
May Celebration:
At this time we are not planning for our May Celebration. This is hard to give up.

Our theme is 2020 Vision for the Future: Agree to Differ. Our speaker was Jess Campbell of the Rural Organizing Project.

When we all get together again we will have a celebration of some kind.

Until then, keep up your spirits, and care for one another.

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