Church Women United
Greensboro, N.C.
Serving God as Sisters in Christ
Our programs are focused on making a difference in our community by sharing the love of God and helping those in need.
Day of Prayer, 2013
"I was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me," was the theme of this year's day of prayer at Hinshaw United Methodist Church. CWU prayed for women in France, Africa and everywhere who feel unwelcome because they aren't in their native land, have lost jobs, and who have been a part of prostitution to feed their families. We prayed that we will be the women of God that He has called us to be, and will continue to do good for others and embrace those in foreign lands. CWU also collected canned goods for Greensboro Urban Ministries. In addition, we honored the memory of our former president, Vivian Barber; thanked Vice President Charlesetta Dawson for her outstanding service; and welcomed our new president, Bea McAdoo Shaw. Please welcome our new officers for 2013-2014.
World Community Day, 2012
God tells us in Romans 12 to "Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers." CWU learned more about how to fulfill God's commands and help our community's homeless at our World Community Day program held at the Native American United Methodist Church November 3. The Rev. Andrei Spells of Greensboro's Urban Ministries told us more than 800 people are fed each day, and the need is growing. In fact, more volunteers are also needed. Rev. Spells says UM appreciates our work, and our ongoing collection of canned goods. Our program also included the recognition of our former sister and president Vivian Barber who is now home with the Lord. Lastly, we lifted up the name of Jesus in song, storytelling and prayer.
May Friendship Day, 2012
Church Women United-Greensboro unit held May Friendship Day May 5 at Celia Phelps United Methodist Church. The theme was “Sights and Songs of Harmony: Listening to my Sisters;” and we were blessed when several women shared mementos that were personal and dear to them.
The program also included the International Fellowship of the Least Coin (IFLC), which is a worldwide ecumenical movement of prayer for peace and reconciliation. Persons in this movement make a commitment to spend time in prayer, and to uphold in prayer others who are victims of jealousy, hatred, violence, and injustice to the family, community, nation, and the world. Every time one prays, she sets aside a “least coin” of her currency as a tangible token of her prayer. Church Women United is the custodian for FLC offerings in the United States. www.churchwomen.org
World Prayer Breakfast, 2011
Church Women United-Greensboro Unit held a World Prayer Breakfast March 3 at Peace United Church of Christ. The theme was “Prayer for the World.”
CWU’s priority this quadrennial is “Building a World Fit for All God’s Children.” Local, state and national Church Women United units intend to be prayerfully informed and proactive in addressing issues from the perspective of women, children and families around the world.
World Community Day, 2011
Church Women United celebrated World Community Day as part of its 70th anniversary at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church.The theme was “Living our Faith, Unlocking Action.” CWU says unlocking action first requires admitting our shortcomings while at the same time inspiring others to join in creating a better world for tomorrow. Missionary Bea McAdoo Shaw talked about her recent trip to Kenya. The celebration also included prayers for peace and justice.
Human Rights Forum, 2011
Young women, minority women and low-income women are the largest targets of rape, slavery and domestic violence. To address these issues, Church Women United held a Human Rights Fall Forum at Friendly Avenue Baptist Church. This Human Rights Fall Forum was a time for us to bring awareness to the human rights issues in Guilford County, and to celebrate together in support of the many women and men who continue to inspire us by their examples of working for human rights in our communities. The theme was “Living our Legacy, Driving the Movement.”
Panelists included North Carolina Representative Larry Womble (71st district) and the founders of three nonprofit organizations developed to primarily help women. Sandra Johnson organized Triad Ladder of Hope, Portia Shipman started the Sherri Denese Jackson for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, Inc. (SDJF), and Minister Linda C. Mabry is the founder of Women in Organizing (WIO).
