Church Women United in Austin

CWU Mission Statement

Our purpose is to encourage all church women to gather in a visible, racial, ethnic, denominational fellowship, to witness to our faith in Jesus Christ, and, enabled by the Holy Spirit, to work in coalitions for a just, caring and peaceful society.

Four Celebrations A Year

World Day of Prayer              First Friday in March---Unites women in 170 countries in

                                                                                      prayer and Christian unity.

May Friendship Day               First Friday in May----Focuses on local concerns.

Human Rights Day                First Friday in October--Focuses on the dignity of all people.

World Community Day           First Friday in November--Focuses on justice and peace in

                                                                                           our global community.

Three Learning Opportunities

On the first Fridays of February, April, and September we conduct meetings in which we share ideas and concerns, study, seek solutions, and plan action.

One Interactive Bible Study

On a Saturday in June we hold a spiritual growth event called a Wellspring.

Service Opportunities

• Provide Celebration Services at the county jail
• Promote concern for the health of women and children
• Make comforters for Austin's needy in the Mayberry Sewing Rooms
• Contribute funds for blankets through Church World Service for use in the United States and around the world
• Gather "least coins" from member units for world mission

General Information

For more information, write CWU Austin@aol.com