HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
Friday, September 11th Theme: “Truth is Power” Proverbs 31:8-9 & 23:12
9:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church 215 Locust St. NE (Southeast corner of Copper & Locust)
CWU 2024-2028 Priority #2 -Freedom & Justice - Human Trafficking
The Human Rights Day theme, “Truth is Power” focuses on speaking up for those who cannot speak for themselves. Rev. Shelley Repp at the NM Dream Center will be the speaker and educate us on the issue of human trafficking, specifically as it involves our youth. In addition, a Human Rights Award will be given.
The Dream Center could use our collection of snack items and drinks for their teenage clientele. Suggestions: Protein bars, cheese crackers, trail mix, M & M’s, cookies, potato chips, pretzels, peanuts, etc. Drinks to include juices—mango, apple, orange, and carbonated drinks such as Coca Cola, Ginger ale, Sprite, etc.
Come join us and bring a friend!
Looking forward....
World Community Day - November 6th - Rev’d Lucas Grubbs, Executive Director of the New Mexico Conference of Churches, will be our speaker.
January Retreat - Rev. Essie Koenig-Reinke of First Presbyterian Church will be our leader.
More information will be available soon.
Church Women United
in New Mexico
AGREED TO DIFFER, RESOLVED TO LOVE, UNITED TO SERVE
Priorities for 2024-2028
Theme: Priorities of The Heart
#1 - Peace/Shalom/Salam
#2 - Freedom and Justice - Human Trafficking
#3 - Quality and Equity in Public Education
#4 - Fair and Accessable Housing
Welcome!
You and your church are invited to become active participants in the New Mexico Unit of Church Women United (CWU). All women, even those without a church affiliation, are welcome to any of our meetings. You may also receive our monthly newsletter (sign-up here).
Children are welcome to all events. We will have a basket of toys, coloring books, etc., to help entertain them during the service or informational program.
On bad weather days, if the public schools are closed, or on two hour delay, we will not hold our meeting.