There are many reasons why Christian women would be interested in organizing a unit of Church Women United in their local community. Some of these reasons may include:

• To be a visible community of women from diverse denominations and churches witnessing to the unity given in Jesus Christ;
• To be a visible community of faith who are committed to work for justice and right relationships within their communities and the world at large;
• To create a multi-cultural and intergenerational community of Christian women who come together for support, study, prayer and action around issues of social justice.

This 16-page Starting a New Unit booklet is a how-to for new units and filled with ideas to revitalize existing units. Download the order form or call 1-800-CWU-5551, ext 2 for more information.

Each unit is urged to honor at least one Valiant Woman every year. Look around your unit and find a woman who has given service to CWU, her own church, and her community for an extended period of time. She does not have to always be a leader, but can be someone who leads in a quiet way through her example. Find an individual who lives the Gospel message in her every day life.

Church Women United Recognition of Valiant Women at ALL levels, local, state, regional, and national is encouraged!

Download a nomination form or call 1-800-CWU-5551 ext. 2 for more information.

The need to recognize the valuable contributions made in the field of ecumenism by our younger sisters in Christ prompted the development of the YOUNG CHURCH WOMAN UNITED INITIATIVE. Since 2002 the recognition has become a way to involve younger women and promote intergenerational dialogue. Church Women United feels the need to recognize and affirm our younger sisters in Christ who are working in many different vineyards of church, school, community, business, etc. Funds from the sale of Young CWU certificates will support the YCWU Initiative.

Download a YCWU form or call 1-800-CWU-5551 ext. 2 for more information.

The Human Rights Award recognizes individuals who have been working in the field of human rights. Awardees are not always in the public eye, but they are consistent in their high regard for the dignity of others. They can be a person who has taught Sunday School for thirty years or volunteered in the local food pantry. It might be a leader in the community who has demonstrated for civil rights. It might be the teenager who organized summer programs for disadvantaged youth. The list is endless. The Human Rights Award is presented at the annual CWU Human Rights Celebration Day.

Download a Human Rights Award Nomination form or call 1-800-CWU-5551 ext. 2 for more information.