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January 2009

NO CWU BOARD MEETING

NO TFOC (Task Force On Courts) Meeting


February 2009

Community Day Event at Bon Ton

Saturday, February 28, 2009

CWU in Rochester is Particating in this event

We have Coupon Booklets for sale: $5.00 per booklet

Here's how it works: Bring the coupon book to any of their stores on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009 and SAVE!

Doors on that day will Open at 6:00 am sharp!

Coupon Books Are Available at the CWU in Rochester Office: 342-2790

Thank you for your support!

CWU Board Meeting 3rd Friday, Feb. 20, 2009 - 9:30 am at Third Presbyterian TFOC 2nd Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009 from Noon to 2:00 pm at Third Presbyterian


March 2009

World Day of Prayer

Friday March 6, 2009

Theme: "In Christ There Are Many members, Yet One Body"

Place: Bethany Presbyterian Church - 3000 Dewey Avenue, Rochester, NY

Time: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Guest Speaker: Rev. Imani N. Dodley, Pastor, Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Bible Study Facilitators: Rev. Patina D. Freeman, Executive Director. Church Women United in Rochester, Rev. Sue Forsyth, Pastor,South Livonia United Church of Christ, and Jane Lyth, Assistant to the Pastor, Bethany Presbyterian Church

Registration fee: $3.00 per person

WDP 2008 Bible Study The site of this year's WDP Celebration is Bethany Presbyterian Church, located at 3000 Dewey Avenue, Rochester. Please note: This is a "Brown Bag Lunch" Event. However, CWU will provide Desserts and Beverages for all. To the right a photo from Our 2008 World Day of Prayer Celebration.

Click here to read about past celebrations.

CWU Board Meeting for March 2009 3rd Friday, March 20, 9:30 am at Third Presbyterian

TFOC 2nd Thursday, March 12, 2009 from Noon to 2:00 pm at Third Presbyterian


April 2009

EIA Initiative - Education, Insight, Action

Friday, April 3, 2009
EIA - Welcoming Team 2009 Part I of EIA Initiative - (Education) Celebration Meeting

Time: 9:30am to 1:30pm

Place: Covenant United Methodist Church - 1124 Culver Road, Rochester

Theme: "Seeing the Possibilities in Change"

Panelist: Rev.Deborah Swift - Economic Justice, Marva Boone -Education and Nick Basch - Environment

Registration fee: $3.00 per person

EIA - Education 2009 Panelist This meeting will be held at Covenant United Methodist Church, located at 1124 Culver Road, Rochester. We will close with a "Brown Bag Lunch." Beverages and dessert will be provided.
Click here for more information about this initiative.
Click here to read about past EIA Initiative Days.

CWU Board Meeting 3rd Friday, Apr. 17, 2009 - 9:30am at Third Presbyterian

TFOC 2nd Thursday. Apr. 9, 2009 from Noon to 2:00 pm at Third Presbyterian


May 2009

May Friendship Day/EIA Initiative - Education, Insight, Action

Date: Friday, May 1, 2009

May Friendship Day 2009 Worship Service Place: United Church of Pittsford - 123 South Main Street, Pittsford Time: 5:30 pm

Theme: "Building on our Stories"

Guest Speaker: Rev. Sally Dodgson - CWU History and Patricia Everett - Odyssey of the Mind

Come Join us for an exciting evening of Fellowship and Fine Dinning! Friday, May 1, 2009 starting at 5:30 pm, at the United Church of Pittsford, located at 123 South Main Street, Pittsford, NY 14534.

This year's May Friendship Day celebration will serve as the opening prayer to our second 2009 EIA Initiative Meeting. The topic for the 2nd EIA Meeting is " Seeing the Possibilities in Change.


Dinner cost is: $8 per person. Our Dinner Menu for the evening is as follows:

  • Salad Bar May Friendship Day 2009 Eloise M.
  • Chicken
  • Ham
  • Italian Bread
  • Brownies and Ice Cream

For Reservations, please contact the CWU Office at 342-2790 no later than Thursday, April 23 2009


Click here to read about past May Friendship Days.

CWU Board Meeting 3rd Friday, May 15, 2009 - 9:30am at Third Presbyterian

TFOC 2nd Thursday, May 7, 2009 from Noon to 2:00 pm at Third Presbyterian


June 2009

EIA Initiative - Education, Insight, Action

Friday, June 5, 2009 Part III of EIA Initiative (Action)women at June 07
Place: Brighton Town Park - 777 Westfalls Road Time: 9:30-12:30 Theme: "Seeing the Possibilities in Change"

Guest Speakers: Jan McDonald, Rochester Roots - Urban Gardens Program in City Schools

Registration fee: $3.00 per person


EIA Speaker 2008 Brighton Town Park, located at 777 Westfalls Road, is the site for our Annual CWU Picnic and "White Elephant" Auction. Our Auctioneer will be none other than Rev. Sue Forsyth. Bring: Auction Items and Your Own Place Setting for Lunch!! We'll provide Lunch [Vegetable Casserole, Salad, Dessert, and Beverages]. We ask that You make your Reservations EARLY, since the lodge can only 65 people. To RSVP please call Joan at 342-2790 no later May 28, 2008.
Click here for more information about this initiative.
Click here to read about past EIA Initiative Days.

Program Planning Meeting: "TBA" at Third Presbyterian

TFOC 2nd Thursday, June 11, 2009 from Noon to 2:00 pm at Third Presbyterian

CWU Office is closed from Fiday, June 26 until Friday, August 14, 2009

NO CWU BOARD MEETING


WDP 2009 Help Desk Worker

July 2009

TFOC 2nd Thursday, July 9, 2009 from Noon to 2:00 pm at Irondequoit UCC

CWU Office is closed for the entire month of July

NO CWU BOARD MEETING


August 2009

CWU Family Fun at the Red Wings - Friday, Augus 7, 2009

CWU Office Re-opens on Monday, August 17, 2008 at 9:00 am

NO CWU BOARD MEETING

NO TFOC (Task Force On Courts) Meeting


September 2009

September 2007 Clink here to see highlights from CWU's 85th Anniversary Celebration.

CWU Board Meeting 3rd Friday, September 18, 2009 - 9:30am at Third Presbyterian

TFOC 2nd Thursday, September 10, 2009 from Noon to 2:00 pm at Third Presbyterian


October 2009

October Day of Reflection

Friday, October 2, 2009 at 9:30am

Place: First Baptist Church of Rochester - 175 Alllens Creeks Road

Time: 9:30 am

Theme: " A Time for Self Care

Guest Speaker: TBA"

Special Presentation: CWU 2009 Valiant Women Award Ceremony Registration fee:$3.00 per person. Please contact the CWU in Rochester office for more details at 342-2790.

Hosted at First Baptist Church of Rochester, located at 175 Alllens Creeks Road. It is a day designed for spiritual reflection and renewal.

Click here to read about past Days of Reflection.

CWU Board Meeting 3rd Friday, October 16, 2009 - 9:30 am at Third Presbyterian

TFOC 2nd Thursday, October 8, 2009 from Noon to 2:00 pm at Third Presbyterian


November 2009

World Community Day

Friday, November 6, 2009

Place: Christ The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - 1000 Winton Road North

Time: 9:30 am to 1:30 pm

Theme: "Piecing the Earth Together"

Guest Speaker: TBA

Registration fee:$3.00 per person.

Photo: WCD 2008 Sanctuary House is Honored
WCD 2008 Sanctuary House

Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will be our gracious hosts. This is will be a "Brown Bag" luncheon meeting. So bring your "Brown Bag Lunch" & your friends for a life changing experience.


Note: As a part of our Annual Food Drive to support the Community Food Cupboard of Rochester, Inc. we ask participants to please bring non-perishable food items to this event.

Click here to read about past Celebrations.

CWU Board Meeting 3rd Friday, November 20, 2009 - 9:30 am at Third Presbyterian

TFOC 2nd Thursday, November 12, 2009 from Noon to 2:00 pm at Third Presbyterian


December 2009

Advent Celebration/Annual Meeting and Human Rights Day

Advent Celebration/Annual Meeting

Date: Friday, December 4, 2009

Place: Baptist Temple - 1100 Clover Street, Rochester Time: 9:30 am

Theme: "They Will Call Him Immanuel"

Bible Study Instructor: TBA"

Registration fee:$3.00 per person.

Advent 2007 Baptist Temple, located at 1100 Clover Street in Rochester, will be our gracious hosts for this spirit filled celebration and annual meeting. This glorious celebration of hope will provide much need food for the soul and renewal for the spirit. So bring your "brown bag" lunch and a few good friends and join CWU for a wonderful time of fellowship and song, certain to chase away your winter-time blues.

Please Note: During this Celebration, the CWU Office will collect cash donations and/or diapers as a part of our Dollar$ for Diaper$ Project. Donations from this CWU Project go to benefit Sanctuary House, a local emergency shelter for women and children.

Human Rights Day

Date: Thursday, December 10, 2009

Place: Downtown Presbyterian Church - 121 Fitzhugh St N, Rochester

Time: 5:30pm - Potluck Dinner, 6:15pm - Public Reading of Articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 6:45pm - Program

Theme: TBA

Panelist: TBA

2008 marked the 60th birthday of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Human Rights Day is an event that is Co-Sponsored annually by Church Women United in Rochester along with various area community-based groups.

So "SAVE THE DATE" and watch this site for further details.


Click here to read about past Celebrations.

TFOC 2nd Thursday, December 10, 2009 from Noon to 2:00 pm. For location: Please contact Linda Norak, TFOC Coordinator at 342-2790.


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