Since 1941, the Women of the Church Women United movement have held a vision of Christian unity and prayerful action. CWU was founded as a racially, culturally, theologically, inclusive Christian women’s movement to celebrate unity and diversity and work for peace in the world.
The Interpreter
Winter 2025
Church Women United in Illinois (CWUIL) Interpreter is the newsletter of the state chapter of the national organization, Church Women United (CWU). Founded in 1941, CWU is an ecumenical movement of interdenominational Christian women from diverse racial, ethnic, age, and economic backgrounds. The organization aims to bring together Christian women, united in their faith, to work towards the betterment of the community and the development of women’s full potential in society.
Partner Spotlight
Shared Hope International
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Church Women United in Illinois stands united in prayer, education, and action to protect our communities. As trafficking increasingly begins with online contact, strengthening internet safety is one of the most effective ways we can safeguard our families.
We encourage every household to stay vigilant and empowered online:
Talk openly with children and teens about who they interact with on social media, gaming platforms, and messaging apps.
Use privacy settings to limit who can see personal information, photos, and location details.
Be cautious of online friendships that move quickly, involve secrecy, or include requests for personal photos or private conversations.
Report suspicious behavior to trusted adults, local authorities, or national hotlines.
Stay informed about the tactics traffickers use — including false job offers, romantic manipulation, and online grooming.
Human trafficking thrives in silence, but awareness brings protection. As women of faith and action, we commit ourselves to shining a light, supporting survivors, and building safer communities across Illinois.
Church Women United in Illinois
State Assembly
April 17-18, 2026
Download your copy of the Church Women United National Newsletter.
CWU in Illinois State Assembly
Highlights
April 25-26, 2025
Alsip, Illinois
Partners and Ministries
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Institute for Justice Advocacy — You Can Help Prevent Sex Trafficking, Restore & Bring Justice to Victims. Click here to learn more.
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The mission of Prevent Child Abuse Illinois is to prevent child abuse by providing statewide leadership through education, public awareness, support for community initiatives, and advocacy. Click here to learn more.
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Our mission is to educate and equip people to advocate for policies and programs that can help end hunger in the U.S. and around the world. Click here to learn more.
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Our mission is to prevent diseases and improve the health status of African Americans by providing support to faith institutions in areas of program design, implementation, and evaluation, strengthening their capacity to deliver programs and services that contribute to the elimination of health disparities.
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National Farm Worker Ministry is a faith based organization which supports farm workers as they organize for justice and empowerment. Click here to learn more.
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We have one goal: building a world where there is enough for all. Our vision is a world where everyone has food, voice and a safe place to call home. Click here to learn more.
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We strive to end hunger by connecting our neighbors with healthy food and advancing solutions that address the root causes of hunger. Click here to learn more.
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Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) believes hope starts with food. As a Christian nonprofit, FMSC is dedicated to seeing every child whole in body and spirit. FMSC works with food distribution partners that stay with communities for the long haul, empowering them to move from relief to development. Click here to learn more.
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NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Click here to learn more.