Celebrations is the term Church Women United (CWU) uses to describe its three annual ecumenical worship experiences. The three Celebrations build around an annual common theme but are tailored for the specific occasions. Material for the Celebrations (worship bulletins, Leaders/Planners Guides, music, posters, et al.) can be found on the “Store” link on the website churchwomenunited.net and ordered by calling 678-705-3711 or by emailing info.churchwomenunitedinc@gmail.com.
Local Units customize the Celebrations to fit the community in which they are located and the time of day they hold Celebrations.
The theme for 2023 is Living a Legacy of Love: Doing God’s Work.
- May Friendship Day (MFD) – Labor with Love – A Heart to Care
May Friendship Day is celebrated the first weekend in May and acts as a catalyst for building healing relationships within the local community. - World Community Day (WCD) – Labor with Love – Hands to Help
World Community Day is celebrated the first weekend in November. The Celebration focuses on justice and peace in the global society. - Human Rights Celebration (HRC) – Labor with Love – Respect to Heal
This Celebration can be held any time during the year. The heart of the Celebration involves the presentation of the CWU Human Rights Award to local individuals who have worked for the cause of human rights.
Each Unit should send a Celebrations Report to the NC Ecumenical Celebrations Coordinator, Annie Purcell. A copy of the report and offerings collected are sent to the National Office of CWU to support its ongoing work in furthering peace, justice, and human rights.
