CWU Program May 6 — See What A Penny Can Do

May Friendship Day is an annual celebration event observed as a common worship experience that strengthens and builds friendly relationships within communities.

Church Women United of Newtown-Bethel will offer a May Friendship Day worship program at Trinity Episcopal Church on Friday, May 6, at 1:30 pm. All are welcome.

There is no admission charge, but an offering will be taken. The offering will support the ongoing work of CWU within the community and state.

Church Women United (CWU) is an ecumenical movement of Protestant, Roman Catholic, Orthodox and other Christian women. It is a recognized United Nations Non-Governmental Organization.

The theme for May Friendship Day 2005 is “Living in The Light: True Friends are Salt and Light.” The program examines two pronouncements of Jesus to his followers: “You are the light of the world” and “You are the salt of the earth.”

During the service, these metaphors will be expanded in meditations on salt and roots, and on light and wings. Responsive litanies, appropriate music and discussions will complete the program.

It will also be a time to celebrate the Fellowship of The Least Coin (FLC), a worldwide movement that seeks to instill peace and reconciliation within families, work places, communities, nations and the world through prayer and the setting aside of the least coin of a nation. An FLC offering will be taken during the service.

Members of CWU/Newtown-Bethel will present the Scripture-based program. A guest speaker will be announced in next week’s Newtown Bee.

A reception with light refreshments will follow the service. All attendees are invited to the reception.

Trinity Church For additional information contact either CWU/Newtown-Bethel co-president: Darlene Jackson (426-5192) or Jeane Roberts (426-9707).