This year, World Community Day focuses on justice and peace in the global society. The chosen theme is AEmbracing Justice Under God=s Tent.@ The logo depicts lady justice embracing the globe, providing a touch of comfort and solace to the earth=s inhabitants. As women of faith, we are called to look at the issues facing women today and determine where we can be instruments of comfort and solace as well.

The world today has more refugees than ever before. The causes are war, violence, boundary disputes, economics, technological disasters, and global climate change. Throughout history, people have been displaced by similar incidents. This worship service and study will focus on Biblical examples of displacement, homelessness, and refugees B all helping to inform our faith and actions today.

Join us to celebrate World Community Day!

From the President

To God be the Glory, For Great Things He Has Done!

From the on set of the 85^th Anniversary planning session, it seemed as if God was saying, ASee I am doing a new thing! Do you not perceive it?@ This Anniversary celebration was absolutely, and positively first class, from the wonderful hors d=oeuvres served in the living room, to the delicious meal, and dessert served by the Country Club=s staff in the dining room. Those were the positive comments echoed many, many times.

The entire anniversary celebration was professionally and magnificently executed from the beginning to the end. Our speakers were absolutely superb in the manner they chose to share their AFaith Journey.@ The unique style of their presentations, commanded everyone=s attention.

Hats off to our surprise guests, who make up our great cloud of witnesses for Church Women United! We were graced with the presence of Mrs. Harper Sibley, Susan B. Anthony, a nurse from the Visiting Nurses Association, and an original member from Church Women United=s Choir. As we continued the historical journey, visual aids were used as a living time line, bringing to life organizations which were launched by Church Women United or organizations which we helped to launch.

As you know, the people behind the scenes in part, were the ones to bring the program together. Committee members and office staff, you are very much appreciated! However, I do want to single out Rev. Sue Forsyth, who worked untiringly, and contributed many, many times over and above the call of duty to make this celebration a memorable occasion.

I also want to pass on our appreciation and thanks to all, who contributed the use of their talents, time, monetary gifts, and excellent efficient service, resulting in a most memorable historical day. Again,

To God be the Glory! B President, Audrey Davidson

CWU ACTION ALERTS

Alert #1

SIGN THE PETITION TO Help Lift Women Around the World from Poverty

Right now a groundbreaking bill that has the potential to help lift millions of women in the developing world out of poverty is before Congress. On July 10, 2007 Congresswoman Lowey (D‑NY) and Congresswoman Ros‑Lehtinen (R‑FL), re‑introduced the AGlobal Resources and Opportunities for Women to Thrive Act (GROWTH Act, HR 2965)@ in the U.S. House of Representatives. The GROWTH Act is an innovative bill that, if passed, would make the U.S. a leader in reducing poverty and promoting opportunities for women and families around the world.

HOW WOULD THE GROWTH ACT HELP WOMEN?

‑‑‑Small business: Help poor women start and grow their own businesses

‑‑-Property Rights: Help increase women's land and property rights

‑‑-Wages and Working Conditions: Help improve women's wages and working conditions by emphasizing training and education

-‑‑Access to Global Trade: Ensure that increased trade benefits women and families living poverty

-‑‑Local Women's Organizations: Encourage U.S. agencies to recognize women and to work with local organizations that focus on women's needs.

The innovative provisions of the GROWTH Act remove a range of barriers that prevent women from participating actively in their countries' economies. If passed, it would make US policy a driver of positive change for women around the globe.

PLEASE ADD YOUR NAME TO THE PETITION ASKING YOUR CONGRESSPERSON to actively support this important legislation by going to www.womensedge.org

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Alert #2

TAKE ACTION NOW ON BEHALF OF IRAQI REFUGEES CALL YOUR SENATORS !

This summer, more than 2,000 letters from members of EPIC (Education for Peace in Iraq Center) were hand delivered to all 100 Senators. The letters urged Senators to cosponsor The Refugee Crisis in Iraq Act, which would help strengthen our nation's response to the humanitarian and protection needs of Iraqi refugees.

Senator Kennedy (D‑MA) has introduced AThe Refugee Crisis in Iraq Act as an amendment (No. 2872)@ to a Defense Authorization bill that is now before the Senate. The amendment has won bi-partisan support of over 15 Senators.

Call the Capitol Switchboard at 202‑224‑3121 and ask to be connected to your Senator(s). Your senator needs to know of your concern regarding this very important issue.

A sample letter is available. Please call the CWU office 342-2790 to receive a copy. Your phone call and/or letter can help generate lifesaving relief for the innocent victims of the Iraq conflict.

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THANK YOU FOR TAKING ACTION!

Patricia Burkhardt--Church Women United--Legislative Office--100 Maryland Ave NE RM 100

Washington DC 20002--202 544 8747, fax 202 544 9133

Alert #3

TAXES ON BEER TOO SMALL

Contact your U.S. Senators and Representatives. Please call, write or E‑mail your request not to cut taxes on beer, the largest contributor to highway crashes and underage binge drinking.

Taxes on beer are pitifully small and should be raised to discourage abusive drinking, costing us $62 billion annually. Additionally, pro‑health messages should be mandated to warn the public that drinking alcohol fast can, and does risk AOD (alcohol overdose) death in a matter of hours.

BDoris Aiken, RID (Remove Intoxicated Drivers)President

CWU Short Subjects

Thank You

Audrey Davidson, Patrina Freeman and Ellen Kimbrough for assembling the September 2007 SUNDIAL

Holiday

The office will be closed on

October 8 for Columbus Day.

Save the Date

Advent Celebration-Friday, December 7, 2007 at Mt. Rise UCC, 2 Mt. Rise, Fairport, NY

This year=s theme is "Hope in the Coming of the Lord!@ Our Bible Study presenter will be Sheryl Zabel, Pastoral Associate The Church of the Assumption of Our Lady, Fairport. If you are interested in helping with this program, please call Jean Murphy at 377-4595.

Women=s Interfaith Coalition

Thursday, October 25 (Please note: Our visit will be on a Thursday)

10:30 am at the Hindu Temple of Rochester, 120 Pinnacle Rd., Pittsford, NY.

Chand Mehta, a member of the temple, will give a tour of the temple. Parking is available.

Wednesday, November 28 B Welcome and Coffee 10 am; program 10:30 to 11:30 am

at the Jewish Community Federation, 441 East Avenue, Rochester. Phyllis Kasden of the JCC will speak on the history of Judaism in Rochester, NY.

Questions? Call Connie Fedorchuk 586-5609 or Jewelle Gayle-Jones 506-9618.

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WORLD COMMUNITY DAY Lunch Reservation Form Friday, November 2, 2007

Name.................................................................................................. Phone...................................

Address...........................................................................................................................................

Reservations at $8.00 each _______ Reservation & payment deadline: Oct 25 __

Amount of check $_________

Make check payable to: Church Women United Please include names of all

644 Titus Ave. people on reservation form.

Phone: 342-2790 Rochester, NY 14617-3939 [Use back of form if necessary.]

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WOMEN=S HEALTH KITS

The following items are needed for kits for women leaving the Monroe County facility (As of Sept. 2007):

Shampoo Tooth Brush* Sturdy Comb** Wash Cloth

Deodorant Tooth Paste Tissues Socks

Remember to pack items in a 1-gallon plastic bag. Please remove soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc. from any cardboard boxes or hard plastic wrappings. Please bring donations to the celebrations or if your group has completed kits ready for delivery, please call Betty Allinger at 663-0862, to arrange for pick up. Items can be any size, though full size is preferred. Please Note Change: To meet with jail requirements, *tooth brushes must have plain squared-off handles and *combs must be without handles. Thanks.

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Many thanks to Ogden Presbyterian Church for 39 complete kits which we received this fall for distribution.

The women from Monroe County Facility are happy to receive the health kits that CWU delivers to them. They prepared this elaborate Athank you@ to share with all of you. See pages 7 & 8.

BBetty Allinger

COMMUNITY NEWS

Unity Night! Every Saturday Night!

10/13 ‑ South African Documentary Film: AThe Baha'i Faith: A Way Forward@ This moving and inspiring documentary chronicles the contributions of South African Baha'is in efforts to establish economic and social justice Post‑Apartheid. Free popcorn! (that's not a political statement)

10/20‑ APerspectives on Middle East Peace@ Part 3: Lt. Col. Chris Semlar ‑ As an officer in the U.S. Army stationed in Iraq, Chris worked to establish clinics and homeless shelters, as well as spent time meeting the citizens of Iraq. I know you will find his presentation compelling and perhaps surprising.

Interesting people and conversations.....Unique and delicious potluck dinners.....Fascinating and entertaining presentations.....Warm and casual atmosphere.....Free, and all are welcome!

Potluck dinner at 6:30pm!.....Presentation at 7:30pm!

Rochester Baha'i Center, 693 East Avenue (entrance and parking on Oxford Street)

For more information ‑ Carl Appleton ‑ 202‑4086

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Oct 15-AMaking Connections Between Domestic Violence and School Bullying: How Our Children Are Affected and What Our Schools Are Doing About It,@presented by Katy Allen and Jen King (Ph.D. students U of R Warner School). The presentation will be held at Nazareth College in the Golisahn Center, room GAC 375 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 pm. This event is Free and Open to the Public.

Oct. 23-Safe Journey Community Workshop/Panel Discussion on AThe Religious Community=s role in responding to Domestic Violence@ at the Perinton Recreation Center starting at 7:00 p.m..

Call 425-1580 or visit www.safejourney.org for more information on these events.

Help Knock Out Breast Cancer One Person at a Time!

Saturday, October 13, 2007 8 am to 12 noon Highland Breast Imaging Center, 500 Red Creek Dr.

To schedule an appointment, please call 487-3300.

Harvesting Justice Conference - AWelcoming the Stranger in our Midst@

Thursday, November 8, 2007, from 1-9 pm at the First Presbyterian Church, Batavia, NY

Keynote Speaker: Rev. John Fife

ASpeak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.

Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.@

Schedule for Thursday, November 8

12:30 pm to 1:00 pm Registration

1:00 pm to 1:50 pm Plenary Session with Rev. John Fife

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm First Workshop Session

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm Second Workshop Session

4:50 pm to 5:30 pm Reports and New Vision

6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Vigil to Thank Farmworkers,Albion

7:30 pm to 9:00 pm Dinner Celebration with Rev.John Fife

Workshops include...

$From the Pulpit to the Kitchen Table: The theological basis for reaching out to our foreign brothers and sisters. What does it mean to be prophetic in the midst of politics and economics?

$Radical Hospitality: Case studies of congregations creatively welcoming immigrants.

$Farmworker 101: An introduction to farm workers and immigration.

$The Criminalization of Immigration: Impact on immigrants and local alternatives?

$Helping People Survive in a Foreign Land: What basic services are available, and how are they accessed? What are Immigrants and Farm worker's Rights? How do we not only protect basic rights, but expand them? $Equipping the Saints: Developing educational programs within our congregations that empower.

$The Relationship between Labor and Immigration: Examining current trends and issues.

$Engaging Youth in Social Transformation: Case studies about empowering immigrant youth and their

allies.

Invite your colleagues, friends and family, and join us. Contact Rural & Migrant Ministry for additional information or if you would like to sponsor the conference in one of the many ways possible. Please call 585‑637‑8360 or email ltorres@ruralmigrantministry.org.

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CWU Office Hours Fall 2007

Rev. Patrina D. Freeman, Executive Director M-W-F 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Joan M. Clark, Office Manager M toTh 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Words of Gratitude

A special word of thanks to Micrecycle for their generous donation of a fax machine to the CWU office.

The Pastor and Congregation of

Mt. Olivet Baptist Church

Invite you to come and celebrate

Our 97^th Homecoming Anniversary

Sunday, October 28, 2007 11:00 am

Mt. Olivet Baptist Church

141 Adams Street

(585) 232-6742

Guest Speaker:

The Reverend Wendell Howton Paris, Jr

Campus Minister

Florida Memorial University

Church Women United=s

World Community Day

Friday, November 2, 2007

9:30 am to 1:00 pm

AEmbracing Justice Under God=s Tent@

Baber AME Church

550 Meigs St

Rochester, NY 14607

461-1395

[map on back of flyer]

Lunch $8.00

Reservations required

Questions? 342-2790

Church Women United 644 Titus Avenue Rochester, NY 14617

342-2790 cwur@frontiernet.net www.cwurochester.org