Ecumenical Relationships
Church Women United (CWU) is a national volunteer Christian ecumenical women’s movement initiated and carried out by women in the United States and Puerto Rico. It is a movement that brings together women of diverse races, cultures and traditions in closer Christian fellowship, prayer, advocacy, and action for peace and justice in the world. CWU engages millions of women representing twenty-six supporting denominations and participating Christian women.
Fellowship of the Least Coin (FLC) is a worldwide ecumenical movement of prayer for peace, justice and reconciliation. Through this movement Christian women around the world seek fellowship with each other and are reminded to live a reconciled and forgiving life with others.
World Day of Prayer (WDP) is a worldwide movement of Christian women of many traditions who come together to observe a common day of prayer each year, and who, in many countries, have a continuing relationship in prayer and service. World Day of Prayer is on the first Friday of March each year.
National Farm Worker Ministry (NFWM) is a faith-based organization which supports farm workers as they organize for justice and empowerment. The Cumberland Presbyterian Church observes National Farm Worker Awareness week every year near the birthday of NFWM founder Cesar Chavez (March 31).
Beth-El Ministry helps farm workers achieve self-sufficiency through its open opportunities to worship, its extensive educational programs, and the many services it provides to meet basic needs. Beth-El is located in Wimauma, FL (near Tampa)
Bread for the World is a collective Christian voice urging our nation’s decision makers to end hunger at home and abroad.
Heifer Project‘s mission is to work with communities to end hunger and poverty and care for the earth.
Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) is a non-profit child advocacy organization that has worked relentlessly for over 35 years to ensure a level playing field for all children.
Church World Service (CWS) works with partners around the world to eradicate hunger and poverty and to promote peace and justice around the world. Founded in 1946, CWS is a cooperative ministry of 37 Christian communions.
World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.