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     A Message from
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     Mary Sharon           Moore
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Catch Mary Sharon's video invitation to you -- join us please, on November 8!

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Why I Don't Show Up Everywhere
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Many years ago an activist friend of mine approached me before Sunday service, and said to me: “I never see you do anything. I never see you show up.” 

Well, I immediately felt the sting of this prophetic flaming-arrow-tip of truth. So I checked out some local organizations that were doing work that I respected, signed up, and put my toes in the water.

Many years later, I recognize that while I’m active in the community, the term “activist” does not express my core identity. Rather, the word “contemplative” comes to mind.

I’m not an activist who contemplates, but a contemplative who acts. Daily I first listen interiorly in order to show up intentionally, usefully, wholeheartedly, in the world I touch.
 
For me, “to contemplate” means “to sit with the One Love,” or “to dwell in the One Love,” as one who sees, hears, and feels what in the world is going on. From there, I discern when and where to show up, pitch in, join my voice with others’ voices, but only because “Love has entered the room” of my interior self, my imagination, my understanding.

You personally may not be a contemplative by nature. But daily, I urge you: Make space interiorly for Love to dwell, to bring light and peace, courage, and power to act in useful, healing, transformative ways.

Intentionally dedicate time and sacred space to enter into sacred dwelling in the One Love. Defend that space. Apart from that, as a woman of conscience and faith, you’re running on “empty.” I personally know this to be true!

If you don’t have time for this necessary interior discipline, then shed the unnecessary things. And if all of it seems necessary, then, as Archbishop Tutu would say: Double your prayer time to meet the burden of your commitments.

​None of us need to show up for everything all the time. That’s the ego in overdrive. But every one of us must live in the power to be the real and living presence of Love, so that when you do show up, Love enters the room.
 

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​Agreed to differ. 

Resolved to love. 

​United to serve.

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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. 

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 events 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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Peace I

leave

with you,

my peace
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I give you. 

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Please join us on NOVEMBER 8 for a special Saturday morning celebration, 
W O R L D 
 C O M M U N I T Y 
 D A Y  !
We will gather at 10 a.m. at United Lutheran Church, 2230 Washington Street in Eugene.  Share conversation, delicious morning foods and coffee with friends there.  Pastor Eric Dull joins us at 10:30 for a prayer and his congregation's welcome.  Song, inspiration, and fellowship will bring us together for the celebration where guests from Beyond War Northwest explain steps for building peace in a challenging world.  We will look for you there. Bring a friend! 

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