For additional information about the United Church Women (UCW) at Rideau Park United Church, contact the UCW at ucw@rideaupark.ca. To view the UCW Newsletters, click here.
The UCW wishes to express our sincere and grateful thanks to the congregation and our friends who have supported and continue to support our endeavours each year.
As UCW members, we are faithful, friendly and fun. We offer many gifts of love and service, both at Rideau Park and in our community. We organize Nearly New Sales, Valentine’s parties, book sales, and host events that are affordable and fun. Funds raised during the year are distributed at year end to local charities, often those with a focus on supporting women in crisis, UCC Mission & Service Fund, and Rideau Park initiatives. We also financially support special church projects. Each year we begin anew, refreshed, and re-energized. We are a Community of Women of Faith; we invite you into our community!
We have three Units (2, 3 and 7). We do not meet during Lent, July and August.
Unit 2 meets on an ad hoc basis, sometimes at church and sometimes at a member’s home. Contact Mabel Bannerman (613-731-5865) or Judy Paré.
Unit 3 meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7pm, at the Church. Contact Wanda Raymond (613-327-1485).
Unit 7 meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, at 1:30pm at the Church. Contact Sandra Weedmark (613-731-6447).
E-Buddies – When regular meetings just don’t fit you or your family’s schedule, this is a group of women who wish to help according to their available time and talents. We keep you informed of happenings via our UCW Newsletter.
We all gather in June and December with refreshments or a meal. Our June meetings usually have a presentation of social or community interest or travelogues. Our December meeting includes a candlelight service and we finalize decisions as to where the our fundraised money goes.
Weekly Group Activities: There is knitting on Monday afternoons and quilting on Thursday mornings – everyone is welcome to join one of these group activities. Contact Doreen Hamilton at 613-238-3993.
The UCW collects a few items such as used stamps and eyeglasses. We ensure these items are recycled to various charities. Knitted items such as toques, mitts, scarves, and neck warmers are always gratefully received. Contact Peggy Rader at 613-733-6851 for details.
UCW Benediction
The grace of Christ attend us,
The love of God surround us,
The Holy Spirit keep us,
Now and forever more.
To receive the UCW Newsletter, email us at ucw@rideaupark.ca or contact one of members listed previously.
Our annual Christmas Bazaar is held on the first Saturday of November, 1pm-4pm.
For more information about the United Church Women (UCW) at Rideau Park United Church, contact: UCW@rideaupark.ca.
For complete information on the organization and role of the United Church Women in the United Church, please go to the United Church of Canada website (united-church.ca) or United Church Women – Eastern Ontario Outaouais Regional Council (eoorc.ca/ministries/united-church-women). There you will also find the Vision, Mission and Purpose of the United Church Women.
How to DONATE to the UCW
* By e-mail transfer through online banking – send your e-transfer to “ucwfinance@rideaupark.ca”,
which is registered for “auto-deposit”. In the Message section please indicate the donation details.
* By cheque made payable to “Rideau Park UCW”. In the Memo line, please indicate the donation details. Mail to: Rideau Park United Church, Attn: UCW Treasurer, 2203 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, ON K1H 7L9.
UCW DONATION QUESTIONS?
Email ucwfinance@rideaupark.ca.
All donations are issued a year-end receipt from the UCW in addition to any Rideau Park United Church donations.