THE FUNCTION OF UNITED CHURCH WOMEN IN THE CONGREGATION
- To provide opportunity for fellowship and mutual support.
- To encourage growth in Christian understanding and faith
through sharing in worship, Bible study, and involvement with church-oriented activities.
- To encourage informed participation in the mission of the Church, the
congregation, the community, the nation and the world.
- To cultivate Christian stewardship in all of life.
- To share financially in supporting the National Church through the
Mission & Service Fund; helping meet the needs of the congregation by
supporting the church budget; sharing Presbyterial and
Conference expenses for United Church Women; and supporting
community undertakings.
- To develop Christian leadership for the Church community.
- To encourage ecumenical understanding.
The annual church bazaar brings together, in a great adventure of stewardship, all Units of the UCW, along
with many other men, women, and youth of our congregation. It is an opportunity to offer our talents and
time in a special way, to enjoy fellowship and to create a sense of community.
The resources garnered
go to the total mission of the Church. Individual Units contribute
during the year through projects such as Nearly New sales, book sales,
bake table sales, catering dinners and teas, organizing Bridge Marathons, penny auctions and
other projects.
OUR GIFTS OF LOVE AND SERVICE
To the congregation:
- serving as elders, stewards, choir members and on various committees
- teaching Sunday School
- leading mid-week groups
- assisting at Vacation Bible School
- contacting and visiting new church families
- providing flowers for our sanctuary each Sunday
- delivering flowers to sick and shut-in church members
- contributing to the Christian Development Committee for youth groups
- sponsoring delegates to the Montreal/Ottawa UCW Presbyterial Summer Event
- caring oversight of kitchens and parlour
- helping with children’s music programmes
Volunteers in the community:
- Meals on Wheels
- hospital auxiliaries
- local schools
- The May Court
- Hospice of The May Court
- community newspaper
- canvassing for various appeals
- catering for community group dinners, e.g. adult handicapped Christians
THE BROADER UCW
Currently, one of our members is on the Executive of Ottawa Presbyterial UCW.
Last updated: February 5, 2010