Dexter, Missouri - Church Women United (CWU) is a racially, culturally, theologically inclusive ecumenical women’s movement which was founded in 1941.  While no longer officially affiliated with the national organization, the Dexter area CWU continues to be an active organization in the community.

The local organization is made up of churches from Dexter and surrounding communities.  The group meets quarterly, with member churches rotating as host.  CWU supports various charities in the immediate area, while promoting fellowship and friendship among its member churches.

Among the organizations that benefit from the CWU are the Gospel Rescue Mission, the Stoddard County Children’s Home, Mother-to-Mother, and Feeding Christ’s Children—the summer food program.  The organization is open to women from all churches in the Dexter area.

Shown in the photo: Jean Whittenberg from the Gospel Resuce Mission explains how school supplies are collected and distributed in Dexter and the the Mission’s outreach facilities in Advance and Puxico.  CWU collected school supplies for the Rescue Mission prior to the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year.

Article and photo submitted by Nancy Vines.