About CWU
Who We Are
CWU MISSION STATEMENT:
Church Women United (CWU) is a Christian women's movement bringing together women of diverse races, cultures and traditions in closer Christian friendship, prayer, advocacy and action for peace with justice in the world.
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CWU VISION STATEMENT:
Women of Faith cultivating Love, Hope and Peace for all Creation.
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CWU is truly an ecumenical movement. Our women come from diverse backgrounds and over 30 Christian faith traditions. All are welcome.
CWU is a national movement that has state units and local units, each supporting the purpose and mission of CWU national and supporting the social justice and prayer initiatives outlined by national, as well as the established Quadrennial Priorities.
Women gather in local units for prayer, study, community action and celebrations of Christian faith.
There are 7 local CWU units throughout Wisconsin, which include: Columbus, Madison, Milwaukee, Outagamie, Platteville, Richland and Watertown units.
The Wisconsin state unit of CWU supports local units by providing opportunities for training and sharing information, networking with other Wisconsin groups with common interests, and education/action on issues of concern to women of faith.
The Annual State Assembly and newsletter keep CWU women informed regarding ways to connect with who share their Christian faith and mission.
Wisconsin CWU supports the national CWU movement by forwarding news and suggestions from local units, relating national CWU goals and programs to local units, and providing annual financial support.
CWU Core Values
FAITH: We are visible witnesses to God's love and draw upon the power of the spirit.
SERVICE: We serve our neighbors near and far for the common good.
EDUCATION: We enlighten ourselves to grow and share with others through engagement across cultures.
ADVOCACY: We act to empower women of all ages and to influence decision makers.
DIVERSITY: We welcome, respect and appreciate others and their God-given gifts
SOCIAL JUSTICE: We work for a fuller implementation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
CWU QUADRENNIAL PRIORITIES:
Health and Wellness
Quadrennial Priority #1 - Church Women United (CWU) acknowledges the decades long, historic impact of racism, discrimination and, poverty in widening the health and wellness gap on the most vulnerable citizens:
Quadrennial Priority #2 - Church Women United believes that our earth is a gift from God entrusted to us to care for. We believe it is our responsibility to pay attention to and offer remedy where the growing climate issues are concerned.
Quadrennial Priority #3 - Church Women United realizes that for the Church to be (and represent) the House of God – it must not collude with social systems which create and protect injustice. Rather, all social oppressive systems must be “flipped” in order for the real work of Kingdom building to occur.
To learn more, visit the Church Women United website.
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