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. 

Our monthly forums reflect the commitment of participants to spiritually-guided action, explore issues of concern to local and state governments and to the citizens of Lane County, Oregon, and bring folks together to work toward a better world.

Explore options. Check out our forum schedule on the next page. When you stop by, you will not be asked to make a commitment. Church Women United of Lane County is open to all. 

  Join with Church Women United of Lane County friends to make this world a better place.​
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​Agreed to differ. Resolved to love. ​United to serve.
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     A Message from
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     Mary Sharon           Moore        

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Imagine: Transformative Politics!

​I continue to dive deeper into this year’s theme of Transformative Justice. The deeper I go, the more I discover. So I’m imagining Transformative Politics. What would this look like?
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Politics is the work of “the body politic,” the people, the polis, who, together and through representation, form a unit of governance (think: city, state, nation). The body politic discerns how we be a people together, and then leans into the task. Which means: Politics requires
individual and collective work! This feels like an impossible task today, as courses in social studies, including how government works and why civic engagement matters, are on the wane.

What would Transformative Politics require of people like you and me? It’s not about “persuading them” to “think like us.” I propose that Transformative Politics first of all requires a nonviolent heart. Not someone else’s heart, but mine, starting now, with my next conversation,
my next opportunity for civic engagement.

I feel fortunate to be part of a group engaging in a better conversation with local governments on coordinated proactive responses to emergency situations, especially emergencies that land
hardest on vulnerable folks. I agreed to participate only when I was assured that the group was committed to nonviolent collaboration. Our proactive, collaborative tone is opening doors to fruitful action.

​Because of our collective nonviolent stance, guided by some among us who understand “how government works,” we are being heard and included in regional emergency response planning. Transformative Politics is possible! Not easy, not quick, but possible!

Ask yourself: What conversations will I have this week—with spouse, neighbor, a group I belong to—on issues I feel strongly about? What shift of attitude or response pattern must I intentionally make now to prepare for a conversation free of violence—toward them or toward “a mutual enemy”?

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​Agreed to differ. 

Resolved to love. 

​United to serve.

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