| CHURCH WOMEN UNITED IN AUSTIN NEWSLETTER October 2011 President: Elizabeth Sanders, 6617 Cromarty Lane, 78754 272-4647 Treasurer: Pat Hochstetler, 2405 Emmet Pkwy, 78728 989-1321 Newsletter Staff: Claudette Hulce, 6204 Blarwood, 78745 440-7549 chulce@austin.rr.com Debe McKeand, 10917 Range View Dr, 78730 346-5425 Dorothy Kraemer, PO Box 512, Pflugerville, 78691 251-6929 Website: www.churchwomenunited.org
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OCTOBER SERVICE PROJECT Office supplies( copy paper, new/used file folders, pens, pencils, toilet paper, paper towels and kleenex) are being collected for the benefit of the Volunteer Health Clinic.
Human Rights Celebration Date: October 7, 2011 Time: 9:30 a.m. Place: Hyde Park Christian Church - 610 East 45th St. 78751 Theme: Living Our Legacy - Driving the Movement NEW Jail Ministry Service Times: The Celebrations at the Travis County Correctional complex are now being held on the Third Monday. The Human Rights Celebration will be held on October 17 and the World Community Day Celebration will be on November 21, 2011. Services are at 2:00, but team members need to be there at 1:30. For over 15 years, a team of women has presented each of our Celebration services in the chapel of the Del Valle Correctional Facility. The congregation of about 40 women is truly uplifted by the experience and the small size gives us the opportunity to meet convey Christ's love to these women during small group discussions. If you would like to participate, please contact Anne Ader 451-2839 or Sue Sidney, 259-8623. It takes about a month to register new participants with the County, so if you are interested in this ministry, call right away so you can participate in November. You WILL be blessed. The Volunteer Healthcare Clinic is the oldest, continuously operating free clinic in Austin, Texas. It is a unique place where volunteers and the community unite to provide vital medical services to uninsured children and adults with limited resources. The Clinic's programs are patient-centered, volunteer-driven, and focused on providing the most vulnerable with high quality healthcare and prevention education
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Human Rights Award Many thanks to the Human Rights Award Committee for their work in selecting this year's recipient of the Human Rights Award. Committee members; Alberta Shelton, chair; Cheryl Banks, Loretta Hill, Imogene Marshall and Minerva Rodriquez have selected one of our own who has worked tirelessly for peace and justice in our community and in our world. Mary Berwick will be this year's Award recipient.. Slate of Officers Class II Many thanks also to the 2011 Nominating Committee Dorothy Kraemer, Johnnie Mae Grattan, Virginia Stotts, Jane Mack and Nancy Gibson. and to our Unit members who have consented to be nominated for the following Class II slate of officers. These names will be voted on at the October 7, Meeting 2nd Vice President - Geraldine Wallace-Yusuf 3rd Vice President - Open Secretary - Lois Holck Finance Committee Chair - Carole Hatfield Geographical Area Chairs: Area I Barbara Alexander and Jewel Andrews
Congratulations to Austin CWU Members elected to Statewide Office! Pat Hochstettler - Parlimentarian Rita Carlson - Secretary We are still looking for a Coordinator for Area 6 to represent Austin/San Marcos at the 2 meetings annually. Call former Coordinator Sue Sidney if you are interested. FREE AUSTIN – end human trafficking. At our last meeting, we learned about the scourge of human trafficking. A coalition of human rights organizations is sponsoring the first annual series of awareness events regarding human trafficking. These events will take place in September all over Austin and Central TX. and encompass films/panel discussions, an awareness walk, live readings, and much more. Please go to the website, www.freeaustin.org to learn more. Learn how you can get involved and end human trafficking. The Offering for Blankets Plus will be dedicated in November Bring your congregation's gift to the November Celebration. For over 60 years, Church World Service has worked to assist world communities with resources to build the foundation for a more viable future, including: Blankets, tents, food and other emergency supplies in the wake of a disaster Tools and seeds for refugees returning home to replant their fields Wells for families living in drought prone areas to provide clean, safe water to drink and to irrigate crops and gardens Literacy training and microcredit for women struggling to realize their potential. |
Renewal for Individual Members started at Sept Forum, continues Oct and Nov Celebrations. ($10 Reg. $25 Angel). Bless those who have already renewed their participation! Fair Shares for Member Churches due Nov 30. ($25, $40, $60) Memberships need to be current by December 31, 2011 to be in 2012 Yearbook. CHURCH WOMEN UNITED IN AUSTIN SIGN UP AS AN INDIVIDUAL MEMBER FOR 2012 Name ______________________________________________________________________________ Address_____________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Congregation________________________________________________________________________ Phone_____________________ Email____________________________ Amount_________ Date ____ ____ Individual Membership_____ Fairshare_______ If your church Women’s Group has a representative, please include her name and mailing address: _______________________________________________________________________________ |
Upcoming Events Friday October 7 9:30 am Human Rights Celebration Theme "Living Our Legacy - Driving the Movement" Hyde Park Christian Church 610 East 45th St. Mission Project: Office supplies for the Volunteer Health Clinic. Sunday, October 9 · 2:00pm - 5:00pm An Ecumenical service of Hope & Healing Celebrating breast cancer survivors. Smith Chapel at Riverbend Church 4214 N. Capital of Texas Hwy Monday October 10 – No Future Without Forgiveness, by Desmond Tutu iACT Spirituality Book Club meeting BookPeople 603 N. Lamar 7:00 - 8:30 Led by Rev. Gregg McDonald, Pastor, Central Presbyterian Church. Sat, October 15, 3pm – 5pm Meeting of ALLIES St. Edwards University, Fleck Hall, Room 305, 3001 Congress Ave. The ALLIES is a community group opened to anyone who wants to support anti-trafficking efforts in Central Texas. Monday October 17 1:30 pm Jail Service Human Rights Celebration Travis County Correctional Facility, 3614 Bill Price Rd., Del Valle Friday November 4, 2011 9:30 am World Community Day Celebration Theme: "Living Our Faith - Unlocking Action" Holy Cross Catholic Church 1610 East 11th Street Mission Project: CWS Blanket's Plus Offering Sunday November 20, 2011, iACT (formerly AAIM) 27th Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. First Baptist Church Monday November 21, 1:30 pm Jail Service World Community Day Travis County Correctional Facility, 3614 Bill Price Rd., Del Valle |