Church Women United in the Roanoke Valley, Virginia

Saturday, May 2, 2026       9:30am Registration      10:00am Walk Begins

    at Bethany Christian Church, 3115 Fleming Ave NW

    followed by visits to Williamson Road Church of the Brethren 

    and Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church

Ends with lunch at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church

Pre-registration is required by April 24.

To register, contact: Barbara Pendergrass Richmond at 540-818-0520.

PRESS RELEASE  February 3, 2025 

REGARDING U.S. IMMIGRATION POLICY

 Church Women United, Inc. was founded in 1941 as a racially, culturally,  theologically, inclusive national Christian women’s movement to celebrate  unity and diversity and it continues to work for peace and justice in the world  today.  Church Women United’s social policies are bold markers on the path of our  journey as Christian women in the United States. For more than 80 years, we  have been issuing social policies on matters of vital concern to women and  families in the United States and throughout the world. As recently as 2024,  we issued social policy on immigration reform.  In light of the current government actions that are being taken across the  nation with regards to immigration, we are reaffirming this principle as  follows: 

 As Church Women United, we affirm the dignity and worth of every person,  recognizing that all people are created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27).  Throughout Scripture, we are called to love the stranger, care for the  vulnerable, and seek justice for those in need (Leviticus 19:34, Matthew  25:35). We should not forget that Jesus was an immigrant.  The current immigration situation in the United States presents complex  challenges. We are called to respond with compassion, wisdom, and a  commitment to justice. We acknowledge the hardships faced by immigrant  families, many of whom are fleeing violence, poverty, and instability in  search of safety and opportunity.   We urge our leaders to work together toward humane and practical  solutions that protect human dignity, uphold family unity, and provide clear  and just pathways for those seeking refuge and opportunity. We stand with  those offering aid, hospitality, and advocacy in the spirit of Christ’s love.

 Sincerely,  

 Margaret B. Rushing 

 National President 

 475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1374 New York, New York 10115 ·

 Tel: 212-870-1030

 Email:  info.churchwomenunitedinc@gmail.com · 

Website: www.churchwomenunited.net