The United Church Women of the Communities of Faith
(formerly known as Congregations)
Local units formed within Communities of Faith
Usually meets monthly
The Area United Church Women (formerly known as Presbyterials)
or equivalent structure composed of the United Church Women of the Communities of Faith or successor groups within the area. Usually meets two to four times a years.
The Region/District United Church Women (formerly know as Conferences) or equivalent structure composed of the Area United Church Women or successor groups within the Region/District. Usually meets at least once a year for an annual general meeting. The Region/District UCW Executive usually meets two to four times a year.
The National United Church Women (NUCW) composed of the UCW Region/District presidents and Past/Vice Presidents/Presidents Elect or alternates. Usually meets once a year for a 4-5 day gathering.
Vision
As women of faith, We believe in nurturing Christian spirituality by reaching out through commitment and devotion to all God’s people in the promotion of truth, justice, peace, caring, and respect for all throughout the earth, God’s world; We believe in honouring God the Creator, and loving others through generous giving and joyful living; And we believe in affirming and strengthening ourselves both individually and together through creative study, prayer, and action.
Mission Statement
Love God
Foster Christian commitment, faithfulness, and spirituality.
Promote respect and love for all God’s creation.
Closing Prayer
And now, go with us, God into the days ahead.
Strengthen us for peace.
Give us wisdom, keep us humble,
and may we live and work together, And so striving,
build a new and better world for tomorrow. Amen.
Community of Faith UCW Purpose
To unite women of the Community of Faith for the total mission of the church and to provide a means through which we may express our loyalty and devotion to Jesus Christ in Christian witness, study, fellowship, and service.
District UCW Purpose
To unite women of the Community of Faith for the total mission of the church and to support and strengthen the work of the United Church Women in the local communities of faith of the district by providing opportunities for spiritual growth, Christian fellowship, and leadership development.
To function with flexibility to meet the needs of its constituency and, in cooperation with Region,
to develop new forms as required.
Maritime UCW Purpose
To strengthen and support the United Church Women in the Communities of Faith and
other women’s groups where desired.
To provide opportunities for spiritual growth, Christian fellowship, study and leadership development.
To work with District UCWs within the Regions and To maintain ties with all Regional governing bodies.
National UCW Purpose
To strengthen and support Region/District United Church
Women or equivalent Region/District structure in their
relationships within the United Church of Canada.
