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Women's Ministry

United Church Women (UCW)

Women within the United Church have been forming UCW groups since the organization was formally inaugurated on January 1st, 1962 through the amalgamation of the Woman's Missionary Society (WMS) and the Woman's Association (WA).

  • Any woman who is willing to contribute to the work of the church may participate in United Church Women. A Life Membership pin and certificate are available to any member of the UCW whom a UCW group may wish to honour.
  • The UCW at the congregational, Conference, and national levels.
  • The United Church Women (UCW) was formed in 1962, and are celebrating their 50-year milestone in a number of ways.
  • The vision and mission statement of United Church Women

United Church Women Guidelines

These guidelines [PDF: 72 pp/1.8 MB] explain the purpose, structure, responsibilities, committees, and other details of UCW groups at all levels: national, Conference, presbyterial, and pastoral charge. A print version is also available to order from UCRDstore .

The Agatha Kaasa Bursary Fund

The Agatha Kaasa Bursary Fund was established to help women attend courses that further the work of the church. Any woman who is part of The United Church of Canada and is not in paid accountable ministry is welcome to apply. Visit the webpage for more details.

UCW Directory

For a directory of Conference UCW presidents, national UCW officers, and General Council Office staff, please visit the UCW Directory page.

Last updated:
2013/04/10
Created:
2003/07/07